Head of Campus

3 weeks ago

Wollongong City Council, Australia at Full time

$120,000 – $141,000 per year + Salary Packaging

Head of Campus (Years 9–12 – Alternative Education Setting)

Salary: $140,886 + super (plus salary packaging up to $15,900)
Start: Term 1, 2026 preferred (earlier start negotiable) | Full-time, permanent
Location: Regional NSW – South Coast

Lead where education transforms lives.
This is your opportunity to lead a new campus and team in a school setting that puts wellbeing, equity and connection at the centre of everything it does.

HARKE Recruitment is proud to partner with a well-regarded Special Assistance School on the South Coast of NSW to appoint a Head of Campus for its new, purpose-built site opening in 2025. The school supports students in who haven't found success in mainstream settings—often due to trauma, neurodiversity, or complex life challenges—and offers an inclusive, trauma-informed model grounded in the Berry Street Education Model.

As Head of Campus, you'll guide a capable team through the next phase of growth. You'll shape the culture and lead daily operations while contributing to whole-school strategy and improvement. If you're passionate about inclusive leadership, personalised learning, and mentoring young people through relational practice, this role offers a powerful platform to make a lasting difference.

About the Role

Lead a full campus team with autonomy and strategic input

Guide the campus through a relocation into a new, purpose-built facility

Work within a small-school model (up to Y12), supporting students who need a different way to learn

37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Join the executive leadership team and influence whole-school strategy

Travel may occasionally be required across Shoalhaven, Illawarra, and Southern Highlands regions

Added benefits

Salary packaging up to $15,900 (tax-free component)

Vehicle allowance for approved work travel

Laptop, phone, and professional learning included

Access to EAP and Fitness Passport

Flexible working arrangements (conditions apply)

Leadership in a values-driven, purpose-built environment

The Ideal Candidate

Minimum 7 years teaching experience and 3+ years in educational leadership

Strong commitment to trauma-informed, student-centred practice

Able to lead multidisciplinary teams with care, clarity and high expectations

Skilled in inclusive leadership, operational management, and school improvement

Experienced with students impacted by trauma, disability, or disengagement

Able to model professional wellbeing and resilience within complex settings

Must-Have Requirements

Current NSW teaching registration (NESA) or eligibility to obtain it

Full working rights in Australia

Valid NSW Working with Children Check and willingness to undergo a police check

Current unrestricted driver's licence and access to a comprehensively insured vehicle

Willingness to provide 2–3 references and complete HARKE's onboarding process to meet child safeguarding requirements

How to Apply
Click APPLY or contact Terry at HARKE Recruitment for a confidential discussion on 0493 785 454 .

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