Director of Educational Operations

About the College
 
Coomera Anglican College is a leading Gold Coast school, developing young minds in a nurturing, supportive and future-focused learning environment, from Early Learning and Preparatory through to Year 12.  The College Purpose is to Inspire Excellence in Teaching, Learning, Service and Faith.  We focus on delivering a holistic approach to education by embedding wellbeing at the core of the curriculum. 
 
Key benefits of joining Coomera Anglican College include:

• Integral part of the College's Senior Leadership Team
• Full-time, 5-year fixed-term contract
• Competitive remuneration
• Superannuation salary sacrifice incentives
• Ongoing Professional and career development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program available to all staff
• Stimulating work, contemporary facilities and learning environment
• Our Values Culture – iLR - imagine, Listen and Respect

The Role
 
The College seeks to appoint a Director of Educational Operations to work collaboratively with staff across the whole school to ensure the smooth and efficient functioning of day-to-day operations. This significant leadership role is part of the College’s Senior Leadership Team. Reporting to the Principal, this position is responsible for leading the core administrative functions of the school in terms of systems and processes; policy and procedure development, implementation, and documentation; whole school risk management and evaluation. The Director of Educational Operations works collaboratively with staff across the whole school to ensure the smooth and efficient functioning of day-to-day operations, so that student learning and opportunities are maximised.
 
To be successful, you will demonstrate:

• Capacity to lead and encourage with thought and care.
• High level analytical and innovative problem-solving skills.
• Understanding of the essential processes and practices required for the smooth operations of a school. 
• Be highly visible, building strong and productive relationships with students, staff and parents, and be a compelling advocate for the College.
• Experience in managing whole of College timetables may be advantageous.
• Demonstrated record of successfully promoting and communicating key strategic objectives to staff, ensuring there is understanding, engagement and participation by all staff.
• Commitment to encouraging successful student outcomes, fostering a caring and supportive environment for students that builds confidence and self-responsibility at all ages.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with students, staff, and parents.
• Effective time management strategies and the ability to prioritise workload.
• Positive energy, resilience, good judgement, warmth, calm and be supportive of the Coomera Anglican College purpose and values culture and Anglican identity.

About You:

• Hold a tertiary and postgraduate qualification in education and/or leadership.
• Have a current QCT registration or have the ability to acquire.
• Be a strategic and creative thinker who can translate ideas and concepts into action.
• Have a strong personal commitment and passion for student growth.
• Have demonstrated experience in a leadership role of a similar nature.
• Excellent communication skills and a demonstrated ability to build effective working relationships with students, parents, teachers and relevant agencies.
• A high degree of organisational skills and an ability to meet deadlines.

This is a full-time term time, 5-year fixed contract position. Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.
 
Coomera Anglican College requires all staff to abide by the Anglican ethos and support the College’s values and culture.
 
Please visit our website www.cac.qld.edu.au to learn more about our College and to take a virtual tour.
 
Application Requirements: 
Please submit your application by no later than 5pm Friday 5 April 2024 including:

1. A brief Statement of Application (no more than 3 pages) outlining what you feel you would bring to this role, what you would expect to accomplish and reflecting on your past experience in the context of the selection criteria and role description.
2. Resume outlining your experience, education and qualifications
3. Full contact details of three referees.

A full Position Description for the role is available on the College website under Employment (College Employment | Coomera Anglican College (cac.qld.edu.au).

Interviews will be held early in Term 2 for a Semester 2, 2024 commencement (or by negotiation).
  
For more information, please contact our People and Culture team on (07) 5585 9***.

Coomera Anglican College is committed to child protection, as such the successful applicant will be subject to satisfactory employment screening in accordance with the law.  Applicants are expected to have read and indicate support and compliance with the Code of Conduct for Anglican Colleges and Education & Care Centres.