Head of Students & Engagement - St Michael's College, MERRIMAC

Summary

The Head of Students & Engagement supports 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. The Head of Students & Engagement is part of the College Leadership Team and is responsible for cultivating a safe, supportive, and high-expectation learning environment for students from Year 7 to Year 12. This position oversees the development and delivery of student engagement and wellbeing programs, ensuring these initiatives reflect the College's Vision, Mission, and Values. The role is central to empowering staff, supporting students, and working collaboratively with families to help every student reach their full potential.

• Location: St Michaels College - Merrimac (S)
• Start date: 21/01/2026 
• Work hours: 30.00
• Salary: $86,601 - $124,725 + Middle Leader Tier 5 Allowance  + super
• Status:Full Time Fixed Term/Variation
• Ad close date: 23 November 2025
• Contact:(07) 5525 4000 

About the opportunity

This is a continuing teaching appointment, with an initial appointment into the Middle Leader position including Midde Leader Allowance, concluding at the end of the current triennium (December 2026). 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. 

In this position you will be responsible for:
•    Providing strategic leadership in student wellbeing, student behaviour and engagement using data (e.g. Tell Them from Me, Engage Analytics) to provide an informed, proactive and evidence-based response
•    Lead the 7-12 College Wellbeing programs, including the coordination of curriculum alignment to same
•    Lead the implementation of the College Student Behaviour Support Plan, maximising consistency in application across the College
•    Lead and monitor the implementation of trauma informed classroom practices, to maximising consistency in application across the College
•    Strengthen teacher effectiveness and embed proactive approaches to student engagement and learning
•    Behavioural and Classroom Interventions: Lead the team responsible for the design, coordination, and evaluation of behavioural and classroom interventions, ensuring responses are timely, targeted, and effective
•    Pastoral Leadership: Lead, mentor, and support the College Pastoral Leaders in their work of student and staff support. Drive consistency in pastoral care and student engagement practices across the College
•    Collaborate with key stakeholders regarding student wellbeing and engagement across the College including Support Teachers - Inclusive Education, Guidance Counsellors, relevant BCE supporting education officers, fostering shared responsibility and collaborative problem-solving
•    Community and Staff Engagement: Build strong partnerships with parents, caregivers, and staff to support effective understanding and implementation of interventions. Promote transparent and consistent communication that strengthens home-school collaboration.
•    Leadership Team Contribution: Work as part of the College Leadership Team to model and embed Catholic values, inspire a culture of care, connection, and excellence, and contribute to whole-of-College leadership.

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 organising 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. 

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.