Director of Students

Ignatius Park College, Townsville

Commencing January 2023

Ignatius Park College, located in Townsville (NQ), is a catholic school in the Edmund Rice tradition catering for boys from Years 7-12. Edmund Rice Education Australia provides a supportive working environment where care for the individual is an important part of our ethos.  We employ motivated people who want to work together to produce excellent outcomes for our students. Our staff are recognised as being central to achieving our mission.

The Principal invites applications for the following position from individuals who will bring expertise, enthusiasm and a commitment to the shared vision of the College.

As a member of the College Leadership Team, the Director of Students shares responsibility for the leadership of the school’s vision, mission and strategic priorities and contributes to the life and good management of the school.

The Director of Students is delegated responsibility by the Principal for the coordination and supervision of the pastoral care of students and exercises this responsibility under the supervision of the Principal and in collaboration with the College Leadership Team, Management Team and the Pastoral (House) Leaders.

The Director of Students leads the pastoral leadership team to support student wellbeing through the delivery of pastoral care to students and families.

For detailed information about this role, please visit the Ignatius Park College website www.ipc.qld.edu.au under the heading Our College/ Staff Vacancies /Current Vacancies.  Interested applicants are invited to submit a cover letter, CV – including current referees, and a response statement of no more than 800 words addressing the key selection criteria in the role description, via online or by emailing recruitment@ipc.qld.edu.au.    

Mandatory Requirements:

Possess a Paid Working with Children Blue Card

All prospective employees must complete an EREA Child Safe Declaration.

All Ignatius Park College staff must be willing to complete online training modules.

APPLICATIONS CLOSE 4pm MONDAY 7 NOVEMBER 2022.

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. 

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

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. 

Edmund Rice Education Australia is an Equal Opportunity Employer.