Technology Convenor in Mornington

Padua College is a thriving Catholic Secondary School on the Mornington Peninsula, with 2500 students across four campuses. We believe purpose resides in every student, and so nurture each student’s potential, supporting them to grow in character, discover talents, and embrace their unique callings.

About the role

Applications are sought for the position of Technology Convenor - POL 1. This is a 3 year tenured Position of Leadership in conjunction with an ongoing teaching appointment. Padua College provides a contemporary Catholic secondary co-education for young people within the regions of the Mornington Peninsula and Western Port Bay. Our College was founded by the Sisters of Mercy and is named after St Anthony of Padua. In partnership with our students, staff, parents, parishes and the wider community, Padua College gives witness to the Christian faith in our Catholic tradition. We aim to be a positive, creative, hope-filled learning community where Catholic values and spirit are shared and the sacred dignity of each person is nurtured.

The North Star is our guiding direction. It encompasses our “why” at Padua College as we align our vision and action. It inspires, challenges, and provides direction. We want every person to:

• recognise and utilise their God-given talents;
• be the best they can be;
• make a positive impact on their world.

Our Core Values:

• We welcome and affirm
• We inspire growth of the whole person
• We create a love of learning
• We build positive relationships
• We show compassion for those in need
• We reconcile and forgive
• We work for a just and peaceful world

Overview of the Role

The Technology Convenor collaborates with the Learning Leader to promote and connect high-quality teaching to student engagement, successful learning, and positive student outcomes. The Technology Convenor collaborates with the Learning Leader to ensure the rigour of individual courses, the quality of teaching across all studies in the learning area and their reflection of the principles of Padua College’s Learning and Teaching Framework. The Technology Convenor’s role is to guide, support, develop and strengthen the attributes, knowledge, and skills of staff within their team so that every student’s learning positions them for success. The Convenor assists the Learning Leader in the efficient management and administration of the learning area across the College. The Technology Convenor will hold qualifications and expertise in a technology discipline that complements that of the Learning Leader, ensuring balanced coverage and leadership across both specialist areas within the faculty. The Technology Convenor is a key member of the Learning Team and reports directly to the Learning Leader.

Major Areas of Responsibility

The Technology Convenor’s major areas of responsibility include but are not limited to:

• Collaborating with the Learning Leader to oversee course provision to ensure exemplary pedagogy engages students in rigorous and relevant learning experiences that enhance their opportunities for success by embedding the Learning Principles of Padua’s Learning and Teaching Framework within the Learning Area;
• Supporting the Learning Leader in leading curriculum and program development and leading innovation in learning design, implementation, and evaluation within the Learning Area, that aligns with the Learning Principles of Padua’s Learning and Teaching Framework;
• Setting professional standards for teaching and learning within the Learning Area and developing the capabilities of team members to achieve those standards;
• Assisting the Learning Leader to undertake the duties required to effectively manage and administer the Learning Area;
• Performing other day-to-day duties and implementing decisions as requested by the Principal and/or members of the College Improvement Team.

Teachers are supported by the Department Heads, Learning Leaders, the Assistant Heads of Campus (Learning and Pedagogy), Deputy Principals/Directors of Campus (Heads of Campus), and the Vice Principal (Learning and Teaching) across the College in the development, implementation, and teaching of the curriculum. They are also supported by the House Coordinators, Assistant Heads of Campus (Student Wellbeing and Growth), the Deputy Principals/Directors of Campus (Heads of Campus) and the Vice Principal – Students, in the pastoral care and discipline of students, as well as the smooth and effective management of classes.

SALARY REMUNERATION: According to the CEMEA 2022, $79,589.00 - $118,063.00 per annum, plus 12% superannuation. A Position of Leadership 1 is $3,133.00 per annum. Applications for this position close at 10.00am Friday 30 October 2026. All applications will be acknowledged upon receipt by return email. Shortlisted candidates will receive further communication from the College regarding the position. The interview process may commence prior to the closing date and, if a suitable applicant is found, the role may close early. We encourage applications for the vacancy to be submitted as soon as possible.

Padua College is a Child Safe School and promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children. For teaching positions successful applicants will hold Victorian Institute of Teaching Registration and for non-teaching positions successful applicants will be subject to a Working with Children Check and a National Police Record Check.