Aspire 9 Campus Leader – Rosebud in Melbourne

Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Full Time

Applications Close: 29 October 2026

Applications are sought for a Position of Leadership - Level 1. This is a 3-year tenured position with an ongoing teaching appointment.

About the business

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 Aspire 9 Campus Leader Rosebud - 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 Aspire 9 Program engages Year 9 students in authentic learning within and beyond the classroom. It develops personal leadership, intercultural awareness, literacies and readiness for future study and work. Through these experiences, students build confidence, independence, resilience, and collaboration skills, while taking responsibility for their learning and participating actively in the program.

The Aspire 9 Campus Leader, in collaboration with the Director of Educational Initiatives and other Aspire 9 Campus Leaders, leads the implementation, coordination and review of the Aspire 9 Program on their campus. The role ensures curriculum, assessment and reporting align with the Victorian Curriculum, the College’s Learning and Teaching Framework and the MACS Visions for Instruction and Engagement. The Aspire 9 Campus Leader supports high-quality instructional practice and oversees the management and administration of campus Focus Weeks and camps. The role also coordinates transition activities, program events, and cross-campus experience days, working with other Aspire 9 Campus Leaders and relevant staff to promote consistent program delivery, student participation, and continuity of learning. The Aspire 9 Campus Leader reports to the Head or Director of Campus and the Director of Educational Initiatives.

Major Areas of Responsibility

In collaboration with the Director of Educational Initiatives and other Aspire 9 Campus Leaders, the Aspire 9 Campus Leader is responsible for:

• leading the implementation and review of campus Aspire 9 curriculum, assessment, and reporting;
• planning, coordinating, and administering campus Aspire 9 Focus Weeks and camps in accordance with College policies and procedures;
• coordinating Aspire 9 transition activities, program events, and cross-campus experience days to support student participation, connection, and continuity of learning;
• 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.