Radford College is seeking a Dean of Service Learning and Duke of Edinburgh Award for a full-time, 3-year leadership appointment commencing Term 1, ****.
Located in Bruce ACT, Radford College is a co-educational Anglican school that supports and nurtures students from Pre-Kindergarten to Year 12. We combine strong academics with transformational co-curricular opportunities, a deep sense of belonging and a holistic education preparing for a life of leadership and impact.
Dean of Service Learning and Duke of Edinburgh Award
Full time | Commencing Term 1, ****
Leadership position – 3-year appointment
Radford College seeks to appoint an outstanding educator and leader as Dean of Service Learning and Duke of Edinburgh Award. This is an exciting opportunity to lead and further develop the College's service learning programs and Duke of Edinburgh's International Award across the Secondary School, fostering leadership, resilience, civic responsibility and meaningful community engagement in our students.
Reporting to the Director of Character and Leadership, the Dean provides strategic leadership for service learning initiatives and the Duke of Edinburgh Award, embedding opportunities for students to contribute positively to their communities while developing independence, character and a commitment to service.
Radford College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people. The successful applicant will be required to comply with the College's Child Protection and Safeguarding policies, procedures and satisfy all relevant child protection screening requirements. Radford College expects all staff to actively contribute to a child-safe culture and to uphold their responsibilities in creating an environment where all children and young people are safe, respected and heard.
About the role
As a member of the College's leadership community, the Dean of Service Learning and Duke of Edinburgh Award will provide strategic and operational leadership for service learning and experiential education programs. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with academic, pastoral and co-curricular leaders to create authentic learning experiences that connect classroom learning with real-world community action.
The role is responsible for the strategic development, implementation and evaluation of service learning programs, management of the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme, leadership of outdoor and experiential learning opportunities, stakeholder engagement, compliance, risk management and the cultivation of community partnerships
Key responsibilities include:




Provide strategic leadership and continuous improvement of the College's Service Learning framework and programs.
Design, implement and oversee a coherent and sequential service learning program that promotes authentic community engagement and student reflection.
Develop and maintain strong partnerships with local, national and international community organisations and service agencies.
Serve as Award Leader for the Duke of Edinburgh's International Award Scheme, overseeing Bronze, Silver and Gold Award programs.
Manage student enrolment, progress tracking, record keeping and approval processes through the Online Record Book (ORB).
Coordinate and lead adventurous journeys, outdoor education experiences and Gold Residential Projects in accordance with Award requirements and College expectations.
Provide strategic leadership and oversight of Duke of Edinburgh Awards camps.
Attendance at and involvement in major Secondary School camps and experiences, including the Year 7 Camp, Year 9 Camp and Year 12 Retreat, ensuring alignment of the college's service learning, character development and student wellbeing objectives.
Develop and support staff supervisors, assessors, volunteers and student leaders involved in service learning and Duke of Edinburgh programs.
Oversee program budgets, resources, logistics and equipment management.
Ensure robust risk management, child safety, emergency planning and compliance processes for all off-campus activities.
Promote student leadership, resilience, reflection and ethical service through meaningful participation and recognition opportunities.

We are seeking a leader who possesses:
Relevant tertiary qualifications in Education and current teacher registration.
Demonstrated leadership experience in service learning, student leadership, experiential education, outdoor education or co-curricular program management.
Experience with the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme as an Award Leader, Coordinator, Assessor or Supervisor, or a strong understanding of the Award framework.
Demonstrated ability to develop and evaluate programs that connect student learning with community engagement and meaningful service.
Strong experience in managing outdoor activities, student wellbeing,



risk management and duty-of-care responsibilities.
Exceptional organisational and administrative skills, including record keeping, compliance monitoring and program coordination.
The ability to build effective partnerships with students, staff, families, volunteers, community organisations and external providers.
Strong communication, leadership and relationship-management skills.
A demonstrated commitment to child safety and student wellbeing.
Current First Aid qualification and ACT Working with Vulnerable People registration.

This is an exceptional chance for a passionate leader to enrich the experiences of young people and contribute to the vibrant future of Radford College.
Why choose Radford College?
As well as promoting an environment where staff can thrive professionally, Radford College offers:
An attractive remuneration package
A vibrant and rewarding employee experience
Generous professional development opportunities supporting the value we place on investing in our staff
Staff priority and discounted tuition fees for your child/ren to attend Radford College
Subsidised Outside School Hours Care
Employee well-being initiatives including EAP Program, access to gym facilities and group fitness classes
Generous superannuation
Excellent resources
World class grounds and contemporary facilities
Free onsite parking
Electric vehicle charging stations

For further information, please visit the Careers page on the College website.
Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience Required
Relevant tertiary degree and teaching qualifications
Current TQI registration
Leadership, management and administrative experience
Excellent knowledge of camping, service and cultural activities within the College and wider community context
Current ACT Working with Vulnerable People Clearance
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All candidates for roles at Radford College are subject to screening and assessment against child safety standards as part of the recruitment process and will be required to provide a current ACT Working with Vulnerable People card prior to commencing employment.
How to Apply
Details about this position can be found on the Careers page of the College website.
For a confidential discussion, please contact the Principal Christopher Bradbury by email at ******
Applications close23 November **** at 5pmand should be addressed to:
The Principal – Christopher Bradbury
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Radford College is an Anglican co-educational day school catering for students from Pre-Kindergarten to Year 12. The College is located in the Canberra suburb of Bruce.

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