Director, Preston Campus

Role Description/Criteria About Parade College

Parade College is a member of the national body of Catholic schools known as Edmund Rice Education Australia (EREA). The College aims to help young people grow into well-rounded individuals who will make a meaningful contribution to society. In a vibrant learning community, students are encouraged to explore and develop their talents to the fullest and aim for excellence in all their endeavours.As a long-standing Catholic school in the Edmund Rice tradition, Parade College strives to be a learning community that offers best practice education and pastoral care to its students to foster fullness of life and holistic growth for all. Parade College is the oldest Edmund Rice School in Australia, dating back to 1871, and has a proud history of excellence in the education and pastoral care. Parade offers a multitude of curriculum options for students, whatever their interest may be; from academic, sporting, music, visual arts and trade options.The College is pleased to announce, our VCE Vocational Major (VCE VM) program at Parade College became co-educational in 2025. The College welcomes full-time female student enrolments for the first time in our long history, into Year 11 in 2025. Starting in Term 1 2025, our VCE Vocational Major program, based at our Preston campus, has expanded our student offerings by introducing a new Tertiary Pathways Program. The Tertiary Pathways Program includes a second stream of our highly successful Sport Academy, along with a new Business Academy. Both academies provide a bespoke educational opportunity that allow students to gain direct entry into a number of undergraduate tertiary courses at La Trobe University upon completion of the two-year course. The professional environment for staff at Parade College emphasises innovation, the importance of lifelong learning and quality relationships between staff, students and the College community.

The Position

In a vibrant learning community, students are encouraged to explore and develop their talents to the fullest and aim for excellence in all endeavours. Parade College strives to be a vibrant learning community offering contemporary education and pastoral care to foster holistic growth and excellence for all.One of the key elements of our Strategic Plan 2022-2026: Student Wellbeing is to:

• Continue to develop and gown young people who are restful of themselves and others; and
• Broaden student leadership opportunities.

This is underpinned by a strong focus to enhance staff capacity around the factors which contribute to good learning and teaching and student wellbeing; and enhancing student voice and leadership.The position of Director, Preston Campus is a member of the College Leadership Team. The Director, Preston Campus represents the Leadership Team at the Preston campus. The Director, Preston Campus is responsible for ensuring that student wellbeing issues are managed effectively and in accordance with whole school policy. The incumbent is a full member of the Student Wellbeing Team and works closely with the Assistant Principal, Student Wellbeing. The Director, Preston Campus is responsible for the management and professional leadership of the campus on a day to day basis; ensuring delivery of the College’s curriculum with a focus on the student as a self-directed learner, the implementation of the College’s vision, mission, policies and programs, along with the provision of pastoral care.The role is also responsible for overseeing the smooth operation of daily activities on the campus, ensuring that each is fully integrated into the general College activities and consistent with College policy and direction. In this sense, the role needs to coordinate the efforts of the Curriculum Convenor, Student Wellbeing Leaders, and the Dean of VCE Vocational Major to ensure efficient operating. The successful candidate for this position will commence 27 January 2027. The leadership appointment is for a three year term, with an ongoing teaching position associated with this appointment. This position attracts a generous Position of Leadership Allowance and time allowance per cycle.Please view the Position Description for further details about the role and the selection criteria.

Application Requirements

In preparing an application, please read the advertisement and position description carefully to ensure that you can demonstrate your ability to meet the position requirements and have a good understanding of the role.To apply, please visit the College website Employment page, click ‘APPLY’ and follow the prompts.Please address your application to Mark Aiello, College Principal.Applications must include:

• a covering letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria including your skills, qualifications and experience relevant to the role (3 pages maximum); together with
• a current Curriculum Vitae.

For any enquiries about the role or submitting your application, please contact Doreen Cutajar, Director of Human Resources via email: ***email_hidden*** or telephone: (03) 94683300. APPLICATIONS CLOSE: Wednesday 15 July 2026. All applicants will be subject to Parade College and legislative screening procedures. These checks are consistent with Parade College’s commitment to child protection policies and procedures. The successful applicant must be a registered teacher in Victoria or be able to gain registration prior to the commencement of the position. Parade College 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. Parade College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Application Procedures https://www.parade.vic.edu.au/about-us/employment