DIRECTOR OF STUDENTS

St Edmund's College is a Catholic boys’ day school in the Edmund Rice Tradition with a holistic approach to education, focusing on values education, personal development, pastoral care, sports and cultural activities. The College caters for students from the local Ipswich and surrounding area and has a total enrolment of approximately 1200 students in Years 5 to 12.

Role

St Edmund’s College is seeking an enthusiastic and suitably experienced applicant to undertake the role of Director of Students and be responsible for providing a contemporary, stimulating, safe and supportive learning environment that caters for the educational needs of all St Edmund’s College students.

We want you to:

- Be a dynamic person of high standards of integrity and professionalism

- Have a passion for boys’ education

- Invoke a love of learning in all that you do

Selection Criteria

Every member of our team plays an integral role in ensuring excellence in education. Through your letter of application and resume, please respond to the selection criteria below.

Essential

- Current registration with the Queensland College of Teachers

- Demonstrated expertise as a classroom teacher

- Commitment to the philosophy and aims of Edmund Rice Education Australia

Management and Leadership

- Ability to lead, manage and develop cohesive staff teams; and develop the leadership capacity of other Pastoral Deans

- Capacity to lead the development of appropriate behaviour management processes and procedures within the broader culture of the College.





- Capacity to work as a member of the broader Middle Leadership team and collaborate with other Directors and the College Leadership Team to deliver effective individual and cohort level student formation programs.

Interpersonal and Communication

- Excellent written and oral communication skills

- Demonstrated capacity to develop effective professional relationships with students, staff and parents

Safeguarding:

This position works directly with children and young people on a daily basis and therefore applicants must be able to demonstrate an understanding of appropriate child safeguarding behaviours when engaging with children. All young people are owed a duty of care while in the supervision of this position.

Position Details

Salary is classified in accordance with Schedule 1 (Wages, Salaries and Allowances) of the current Catholic Employing Authorities Single Enterprise Agreement. This Middle Leader – Director of Students position is classified at Tier 4 within the schedule for Positions of Leadership. A six-month probationary period applies. The role holder will be appointed for an initial period of four years in line with the College Middle Leadership appointment schedule.



A further four-year appointment will be made subject to a satisfactory performance review at the conclusion of the initial period.

Further information regarding the responsibilities and requirements of this role, can be found on the Careers page on the College website https://www.sec.qld.edu.au/our-college/careers-at-eddies/current-positions-available

St Edmund’s College

Edmund Rice Education Australia is committed to ensuring the safety, wellbeing and dignity of all children and young people.

St Edmund’s College is an equal prospect employer.

St Edmund’s College shall appoint all employees on merit and not on gender, race, creed, sexual orientation or age. St Edmund’s College is committed to compliance with the equal opportunity act in Queensland.

Applications

Applications should be addressed to the College Principal, Mr Ray Celegato and submitted via SEEK by 3pm Friday 13 November 2026. The College reserves the right to interview and appoint before the closing date.

To apply for this role, please attach your current curriculum vitae, including the names of three current professional referees and a cover letter detailing your motivation for your application and outlining the contribution you believe you can make to St Edmund’s College.

The St Edmund’s College website is designed to provide information concerning the ethos and organisation of the College. The website will assist you with your application.

All applicants will be subject to EREA and legislative screening procedures. These checks are consistent with EREA’s commitment to child protection policies and procedures.

📌 Director of Students (Ipswich)
🏢 St Edmund'S College Ipswich
📍 Ipswich