Head of Campus

Alta-1 College QLD

Head of Campus

Full-time Position

Commencement Term 1, 2026

Moreton Bay Region, Queensland    

 

About Alta-1

Alta-1 offers learning pathways to educationally disengaged and at-risk students. Our programs deliver solutions that include community involvement, recovery and education outcomes. Alta-1 is committed to changing the lives of disengaged students through a journey of belonging, transformation and offering hope for the future. A sense of belonging and safety live at the heart of Alta-1. Every student is empowered to gain life skills to support growth on their journey as individuals. The vision that drives Alta-1 is for our students to flourish  in life. Christian values underpin our call to see lives changed “one at a time”.      

College Context

Alta-1 College Queensland is a multi-sited, independent, co-educational, Special Assistance School (SAS) for Years 7–12. We work with at-risk young people in deliberately small campus settings, providing trauma-informed, wrap-around support that empowers them to discover their identity and purpose through a recovery focused education. As a Christian organisation, we believe that every young person is made in the image of God and holds inherent and irrevocable value. We believe that every young person matters and therefore deserves safety and respect. We are committed to creating relationally healthy environments that promote safety, wellbeing, transformation and flourishing in the lives of our students.      

Child Safe Statement

Alta-1 College is committed to providing a child-safe environment which safe-guards all students and is committed to promoting practices which provides safety, wellbeing and welfare of our children and young people. See www.alta-1.com.au for more information.    

The Opportunity

Alta-1 College QLD is growing in response to the increasing need for quality education alternatives for young people who are at-risk of educational disengagement and negative life outcomes. The college delivers a model that has positively impacted the lives of hundreds of young people across the last decade in Queensland. Our vision to see lives changed “one-at-a-time” as well as our mission to “transform communities through justice, knowledge recovery and hope” are the other key drivers that underpin our desire to reach more young people. This season of growth is both exciting and challenging and staff joining the college will need to carry a genuine heart for at-risk young people, a willingness to work closely with others in team and a capacity to navigate change flexibly. While there are dynamic elements to our current season the college operates from a strong base of a decade of operation and has a consistent, passionate and community-minded staff team. As a staff member at Alta-1, you will never feel alone.  

A new position in the college, two Head of Campus roles will be appointed from the commencement of 2026 (one in the Moreton Bay Region and the other in the Sunshine Coast Region). The Head of Campus roles carry high levels of responsibility and will best be filled by experienced educators with a philosophy of education that gives strong regard to student wellbeing and trauma informed pedagogy. Successful candidates will be great leaders of people, relational in approach and with very high standards of professionalism. They will be adept at building strong relationships with staff, parents and students and will be able to effectively bring people together to achieve common goals. A willingness to work in alignment with the existing approaches of the college, its established vision, mission, values, identity, culture and approaches to education will be essential. A commitment to steady college improvement and a pioneering spirit (and capacity) will also be required. This position will report directly to the Assistant Principal.    

Role Purpose & Key Responsibilities

The Head of Campus acts as the key point of connection between the campus and senior leadership, ensuring that College policies, programs, and culture are consistently lived out. They:

– Lead the day-to-day operation of their campus

– Lead campus staff

– Carry student wellbeing oversight

– Ensure effective campus administration.

– Deliver curriculum as required

The role requires strong relational leadership, professional integrity, and the ability to respond flexibly to the diverse needs of students and staff.    

Role Selection Criteria

Essential (applicable to all college staff):

·       Commitment to Christian faith, college values and the highest standards of professional conduct

·       Passionate about supporting at-risk and vulnerable young people towards positive growth and change  

Essential (role specific):

·       Demonstrated capacity to lead the delivery of quality education

·       Demonstrated capacity to effectively lead people building positive teams and culture

·       Strengths in supporting student behaviour, wellbeing and engagement

·       Demonstrated capacity to deliver curriculum and support diverse learners

·       Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with at-risk young people

·       Organisational skills, including accurate record-keeping and reporting and a strong commitment to meeting educational compliance standards  

Highly desirable:

·       Knowledge of trauma-informed, inclusive education practices

·       Previous experience working with at-risk and educationally disengaged young people  

Required Qualifications:

·       To be registered with the Queensland College of Teachers

·       Holder of a valid driver license    

How to apply

If you can see yourself becoming a member of the growing Alta-1 team and succeeding in this role then please apply. To be considered, your application must include a cover letter addressing the selection criteria, a current resume, the names of three referees and a currently dated written reference from your pastor.   Please submit applications via email to admin@alta-1.qld.edu.au addressed to Mrs Karen Clarke.  

Applications are due no later than 5:00pm Monday 6th October, 2025

N.B. the College reserves the right to appoint this position prior to the closing date for applications listed above. Shortlisted applicants will be informed of their progression during the first 2-3 weeks of Term 4, 2025.  

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