Dean of Service Learning and Duke of Edinburgh Award

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, 2027

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 secure, 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 t

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