Dean of Student Welfare

Position: Dean of Student Welfare

Start date: Term 3, 2025

Employment Status: Full-Time Contract (in conjunction with a permanent Teaching Role)

Salary: $106,206 - $143,221 (dependant on experience)

Applications Close: Friday, 6 June 2025

What we are looking for:

Shalom College welcomes applications from qualified and enthusiastic educators for the position of Dean of Student Welfare, commencing from 14 July 2025.

We seek passionate leaders who will strive for excellence in teaching, administration, professional conduct, relationships with parents and the wider school community and a genuine interest for young people and their learning.

For more information, please review the Position Description.

Successful applicants will be able to demonstrate:

A commitment to the ethos of Catholic Education

An ability to develop and lead quality teaching and learning practices in the subject areas listed above

A willingness to proactively engage with professional development opportunities to enhance quality pedagogy and student outcomes

An ability to work in collaboration with the Leadership Team and other staff members to contribute to the future planned growth, development and extra-curricular life of the College

About us:

With a vibrant working environment, Shalom College, Bundaberg (Year 7 – Year 12) provides excellent benefits for staff including professional and career development opportunities that build personal and organisational capability. We celebrate diversity in our workforce, and value the knowledge and skills that a diverse range of employees bring to the workplace. Our staff are recognised as being central to achieving our mission and we have an emphasis on caring and supporting teachers and staff in both their vocation of working in a school and other aspects of their lives.

Mandatory Requirements

Relevant tertiary qualifications and the ability to obtain approved Queensland College of Teachers Registration
Australian work rights

Generous incentives are available to successful applicants which include:

Competitive salary - Middle Leader Tier 3 with complexity loading ($106,206 - $143,221 (dependant on experience))

Recognition of Service for salary purposes (on provision of Statement of Service)

Superannuation contribution of 12.75%

Access to salary packaging options to maximise employee benefits and salaries (based on eligibility criteria with RemServ)

Access to corporate health discounts with either Bupa or Westfund Health Insurance

39 weeks of term time for a school year

Access to free Employee Assistant Program (24-hour counselling service)

Leadership development opportunities

Induction and professional learning programs

Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service (portability of Long Service Leave may also be applicable)

Deferred Salary Scheme

Modern facilities and resources

How to apply

Please review our How To Apply Online Guide

Applications MUST be submitted via the CER portal (NOT through Seek).

Upload a Cover Letter (addressed Mr Michael McCusker, Diocesan Director) and Current Resume

Upload supporting documentation (ie. Prac Reports, Academic Transcripts)

Applicants must read, understand and accept, as an explicit term of contract, the requirements of the Statement of Principles for employment in Catholic Schools

Upload written statement addressing the Selection Criteria

Please refer to the Position Description when completing your application

Please note that current employees of Catholic Education in the Diocese of Rockhampton can apply by sending a Cover Letter and copy of their Current CV (including 3 referees) to [email protected].

Applications close: Friday, 6 June 2025

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