Pastoral Leader (Head of Student Wellbeing 7-12) - Emmaus College, JIMBOOMBA
Date: 25 Sept 2026
Location: JIMBOOMBA, QLD, AU, 4280
Company: Brisbane Catholic Education
About Brisbane Catholic Education
Brisbane Catholic Education (BCE) is a vibrant learning community within the Archdiocese, employing over 12,000 people across a diverse range of positions. As the largest provider of Catholic education in Queensland, BCE is dedicated to delivering high-quality education from Prep to Year 12. Through strong partnerships with parents, governments, and the wider community, BCE fosters social responsibility, self-discipline and Catholic values in all its students. We offer a supportive working culture where care for the individual is an important part of our ethos. Arrive at work every day to a welcoming and compassionate environment, knowing that you'll be supported to take care of what's important to you. Learn more about Brisbane Catholic Education.
About our school
Emmaus College is a Prep to Year 12 co-educational ecumenical College with an enrolment of over 1510 students. Emmaus College fosters Christian unity through its active partnership with the local Anglican, Catholic, Lutheran and Uniting churches.
Emmaus is located on 21 hectares in a quiet bushland setting at 48 East Street, Jimboomba. It has been built to cater for the educational and faith needs of the Jimboomba, Beaudesert and surrounding communities. Excellence in learning within a contemporary Christian community is the vision that shapes the Emmaus learning community. Explore our school website to learn more about us.
Summary
Emmaus College based in Jimboomba is seeking a Pastoral Leader - Head of Student Wellbeing (7-12) to support the school's mission by leading pastoral practices for student welfare, ensuring programs promote Gospel values, supervising teacher practices, fostering partnerships with families and external entities managing student behaviour, and overseeing resources effectively.
- Location: Emmaus College - Jimboomba (S)
- Start date: 20/01/2027 -
- Work hours: 30.00
- Salary: [$salary p.a.] or [$hourly rate per hour] + super + Tier 4 Middle Leader Allowance
- Status: Full Time Fixed Term/Variation
- Ad close date: 9/10/2026
- Contact: (07) 5547 9990 | psjimboomba@bne.catholic.edu.au
About the opportunity
This is a continuing teaching appointment, with an initial appointment into the Middle Leader position including Middle Leader Allowance, concluding at the end of the current triennium (December 2029). Two subsequent three-year appointments with the Middle Leader Allowance can be offered subject to satisfactory performance in the position and the ongoing existence of the position.
The Pastoral Leader - Head of Student Wellbeing (7-12) will be responsible for:
- Designing and supporting processes to enhance the wellbeing of students
- Working collaboratively with Senior Leadership, Middle Leaders, Support Teachers, Counsellors, in order to assist students to access the learning and teaching program and improve student educational outcomes.
- Work collaboratively, communicate regularly and support all members of the pastoral team concerning student progress.
- Provide additional targeted support to students with identified needs e.g. supporting students with organisational, behavioural, social/emotional difficulties.
- Working collaboratively with Leadership to build teacher capacity to create learning focused environments that provide safety, predictability, routine and that support student wellbeing and behaviour for learning.
About you
To be successful in this position you will bring relevant contemporary skills and experience including:
- A minimum of 5 years teaching experience.
- Proven ability to provide leadership in pastoral care, ensuring the well-being of students aligns with the school’s ethos and values.
- Strong capability to monitor students' holistic development, addressing academic, social, spiritual, and physical concerns as necessary.
- Knowledge of behaviour management practices to promote a safe and respectful learning environment.
- Experience in organizing and overseeing pastoral activities such as camps, retreats, or enrichment events, collaborating effectively with relevant personnel.
- Commitment to ongoing professional development, implementing best practices in student care and sharing insights with staff.
- Strong financial management skills, including budget planning and effective handling of material resources within your area of responsibility.
- For this position you are/not required to be Catholic. (update or delete)
Eligibility and Safeguarding requirements:
- Eligibility to work in Australia for the duration of the appointment
- Current registration with Queensland College of Teachers
Why choose BCE
Join us and be part of the largest Catholic Diocese in Queensland, nurturing your personal and professional development goals. As a valued member of our organisation, enjoy these and other rewards:
- Opportunities for career advancement and professional development
- Competitive remuneration and flexible work arrangements (position dependent)
- Access to targeted AI tools and training with a focus on innovation and strong ethical standards. Learn more here: The Rome Call for AI Ethics and Microsoft Australia News Centre
- Salary packaging and salary-sacrificing options
- Active staff social club and wellness programs
- Personal support for our employees and families through the Employee Assistance Program.
- Fitness Passport access – discounted membership giving you flexible access to a wide network of gyms, pools and fitness facilities for you and your family.
Please note applications for this position may be considered as they are received, and an appointment made prior to the advertised close date.
Everyone at BCE models and fosters a commitment to the safeguarding of children and promotes a culture where student protection is everyone’s responsibility. The Archdiocese of Brisbane has standards of conduct for workers to maintain a safe and healthy environment for children. Our commitment to these standards requires that we conduct working with children checks and background referencing for all persons who will engage in direct and regular involvement with children and young people and/or adults-at-risk. The organisation is fully committed to child safety and has a zero tolerance to abuse of children or adults-at-risk.
Equity and inclusion are at the core of our Catholic values and we recognise the benefits of a diverse workforce. We encourage and welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply for this position.
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