Role Description/Criteria
Lead, inspire and foster belonging in a values-driven school community.
Sacred Heart College, Geelong is a proud, dynamic, and high-performing Catholic school community with strong traditions, a rich history, and a deep sense of welcome. Grounded in the Mercy values of compassion, justice, respect, hospitality, service, and courage, we are committed to educating girls in the Mercy tradition to make a difference in our changing world.
The Position
We are seeking an experienced and passionate leader to join the college as a Targeted Programs and Interventions Coordinator - a dynamic, dual-role position designed to support, empower and enable all students to flourish in an inclusive, engaging and mutually respectful environment.
This is a unique opportunity that combines meaningful leadership responsibility with a continued classroom presence, allowing the successful candidate to lead systemic change while remaining connected to the students at the heart of that work.
Role Structure
The position offers a blended load across leadership and teaching, with the overall FTE tailored to the successful candidate's preference:
2026
· Position of Leadership (POL): 0.33 FTE - 12 periods per week
· Inclusion and/or Intervention teaching load: 0.47–0.67 FTE
· Total: 0.8 - 1.0 FTE (tailored to the successful candidate's preference)
2027–2028
· Position of Leadership (POL): 0.65 FTE — 24 periods per week
· Inclusion and/or Intervention teaching load: 0.15–0.35 FTE
· Total: 0.8 - 1.0 FTE (tailored to the successful candidate's preference)
A POL allowance of $9,629 per annum applies to this position.
About You
In addition to leading the primary purpose and key responsibilities outlined in the position description, the successful candidate will demonstrate the following:
Essential
- Tertiary qualifications in Education with evidence of continuous formal learning in a relevant field.
- Accreditation to Teach RE or Lead in a Catholic School, working towards attainment or preparedness to commence working towards attainment.
- Experience coordinating inclusion practices in an education setting
- Experience in delivering targeted professional learning.
- Sound knowledge of the Universal Design for Learning Framework.
- Highly developed understanding of sustainable positive education practices.
- Highly developed written and verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively lead teams to delivery of outcomes.
Desirable
- Experience managing projects and resources.
- Understanding of Mercy traditions, and capacity to positively advance the mission and Mercy values
Application Process
All employees are subject to appropriate employment and compliance checks prior to and during employment.
This position requires:
- Current VIT registration, or
- Current Police Check and Employee Working with Children Check.
Applications must include:
- A cover letter addressing the selection criteria above, and
- A current resume.
Candidates viewing this advertisement on external websites must visit the College website to apply, as there are additional questions that must be answered for your application to be considered. The Position Description and related documents are available on the College website.
Please note, applications sent directly to staff or via recruitment agencies cannot be accepted.
Applications close: 9.00am, Friday 5 June 2026.
Application Procedures
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