Digital Learning

Position Description
**Digital Learning & Innovation Leader**

**Position Title**Digital Learning & Innovation Leader

**Reports To**Head of Secondary / Assistant Head of Secondary - Learning & Teaching

**College Objective**At Geelong Lutheran College it is expected that each staff member will support the
Christian ethos of the schools and demonstrate courtesy, cooperation and teamwork
with fellow members of staff. A good example for Christian living is to be given to
children and parents by words and actions.

The Christian Education environment depends largely on the maturity and
professionalism of all staff members co-operating fully with the Executive Principal,
Heads of Sub-Schools, other staff and the College Board. Staff are to adhere to the
policies and the Lutheran teachings and to foster the ethos, culture and traditions of
Geelong Lutheran College.

**Position Overview**The Digital Learning & Innovation Leader will drive the school’s vision for
transformative digital learning and innovation. This role will build an AI infrastructure
and innovation development framework, embed consistent practices across teaching
and learning, and drive innovative programs in STEM, design thinking, robotics, and
emerging technologies.

The Leader will also take responsibility for developing and embedding a 7-12 e-safety
strategy, ensuring students, staff, and families use digital technologies and AI tools
safely, ethically, and responsibly.

This position includes a 0.5 FTE for the Digital Learning & Innovation Leader position,
coupled with a classroom teaching allotment of 0.5 FTE.

**Duties and 1. Strategic Leadership**

**Responsibilities**- Lead the development of a Year 7-12 AI and e-safety approach, including staff
training, policy frameworks, and alignment with the school’s strategic plan.
- Inspire a culture of innovation in STEM, design thinking, and maker-based

learning, while providing pedagogical leadership and collaborative support.
- Create and maintain resources (e.g., technology tips, guides, exemplars) and

contribute to change management to ensure innovations translate into
improved practice.
- Promote AI use for productivity gains, curriculum enhancement, and

improved student learning outcomes.

**2. Staff Capacity Building & Support**
- Design and deliver professional learning programs in AI, digital technologies,

e-safety, and innovation.
- Provide targeted coaching, mentoring, and support to ensure staff confidence
- Collaborate with Faculty Leaders to integrate innovation, blended learning, e
- safety, and authentic assessment into curriculum planning.
- Liaise with specialists, consultants, and external partners to ensure school

practices remain contemporary, research-informed, and innovative.

Position Description
**Digital Learning & Innovation Leader**

**3. Innovation & Curriculum Integration**
- Lead and model innovative practices in STEM, and design thinking, embedding

ethical and safe digital use into curriculum.
- Research, pilot, evaluate, and scale new technologies and solutions that

enhance student learning and engagement.
- Develop a GLC digital toolkit and design effective assessments that reflect the

opportunities and challenges of Generative AI.
- Create inclusive programs that support both students requiring extension and

those requiring additional support, in collaboration with IEL.

**4. e-Safety Leadership**
- Develop and implement the school’s e-safety policies, practices, and

curriculum resources in line with national frameworks.
- Partner with Deans and the Wellbeing team to ensure e-safety education is

embedded across all year levels.
- Evaluate, adopt, and implement e-safety resources consistent with the

Australian eSafety Strategy.
- Lead parent and community engagement on responsible AI use, cyber safety,

and digital citizenship.

**5. Student & Community Engagement**
- Empower students as digital leaders and innovators, supporting clubs,

competitions, and student-led initiatives (e.g., robotics, drones).
- Provide induction, training, and ongoing support for students in responsible AI

use, digital practices, and technology troubleshooting.
- Model exemplary teaching practice with an “open door” classroom to foster

peer learning and professional growth.
- Build community confidence through parent workshops, showcases, and

collaborative innovation projects.

**6. Teaching Responsibilities (0.5 FTE load)**

planning, assessment, and reporting.
- Model exemplary classroom practice that integrates AI, digital tools, and e
- safety.
- Contribute to the school’s professional learning culture through reflective

teaching and innovation in pedagogy.
- Balance teaching and leadership responsibilities to maintain credibility,

relevance, and direct classroom connection
**Key Selection Criteria**_These selection criteria will form the basis to assess applicants for short-listing: _

**Essential**:_ _
- Previous leadership in digital learning, innovation, and