Director of Education - Australian Industry Trade College (QLD)

The The Industry School (AITC) is unlike any other school. It is a school for young people who seek a deliberately different educational experience. An industry-driven one. In operation for over 15 years, the AITC provides a unique program for Years 10 to 12 that enables and empowers young people to find their purpose and proudly pursue a pathway in industry. It is a seamless blend of senior secondary education (QCE), work placement and vocational training to engage young people in purposeful learning experiences with real work industry relevance.

Reporting to the CEO and working collaboratively as part of the Executive Leadership Team, the Director of Education will drive the strategic direction of the College through strong leadership and influence of the Education Division. You will be an exceptional and visionary leader committed to ensuring that the AITC strategically delivers a sector-leading, industry-driven educational experience. The Director of Education is entrusted with the executive leadership for the Education Division through two professional services areas (Schools and Quality, and Industry and Partnerships) and the overarching accountability for the performance of all AITC schools with an emphasis on strategic goals, growth, sustainability, and quality. Within the Executive Leadership Team, this role is pivotal in defining the Industry Education strategy and fostering strategic industry and educational partnerships. Capacity to travel nationally and internationally to AITC schools, industry events, and to build partnerships is a necessity of the role.

The successful candidate will have:

• High-capacity leadership with excellence in vision casting, creating strategy, and building and leading high impact teams.
• Outstanding written and oral communication skills with all levels of stakeholders, including confident and compelling public speaking.
• Executive business leadership, with a strong theoretical and practical understanding of high impact governance, a strong understanding of risk, and leading a high standard of safety culture.
• A minimum of 8-10 years’ experience in larger schooling systems or at senior/executive schooling leadership level.
• Strong curriculum leadership experience, with deep familiarity of the requirements outlined by ACARA and QCAA, and the quality attributes for assessment.
• Good familiarity with the Queensland Certificate of Education system and related Vocational Education and Training knowledge.

Queensland College of Teachers (QCT) registration is essential – additional relevant postgraduate qualifications and industry experience will be highly regarded.

Australian Industry Trade College has zero tolerance for child abuse and is committed to providing a child safe environment where children and young people are safe and feel safe, as outlined in the Child Protection Policy.

Hutton Consulting Australia?is partnering with the Australian Industry Trade College in the search and selection process for this position.?Before applying, please contact Tracey Hickey on 0402 157 556 or [email protected] for a confidential discussion regarding the application process and to access candidate information.

Applications should be submitted to the HCA website by 5:00pm on Sunday 28 July 2024. https://hutton.education/opportunities/