Director of Staff

Position Description
**Director of Staff & Logistics**

**(Secondary)**

**Position Title**Director of Staff (Secondary) Armstrong Creek

**Reports To**Head of Secondary

**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 we offer depends largely on the maturity and
professionalism of all staff. Therefore, it is expected that all staff members co-operate fully
with the Executive Principal, Head of Secondary, other staff, and the College Board in
adhering to the Policies, teachings and fostering the ethos, culture, and traditions of Geelong
Lutheran College.

Staff are expected to support the Christian ethos of Geelong Lutheran College and to
demonstrate courtesy, co-operation and teamwork with fellow members of staff.

**Position**This role nurtures a positive and professional staff culture through leadership of induction,

**Overview**development, performance, and wellbeing across the Secondary School. It supports the full
staff journey—welcoming new staff, facilitating growth through coaching and appraisal,
responding to performance and wellbeing needs, and fostering a connected, supportive
workplace.

A central focus of the role is staffing and timetable leadership: shaping the timetable,
managing allocations and replacements, maintaining compliance, and ensuring smooth day
- to-day staffing operations. It also supports professional learning, event logistics, and
communication processes that acknowledge staff contributions and promote engagement.

With a strategic outlook, the role helps plan for future staffing needs, contributes to policy
development, and supports curriculum planning. The position carries a 0.2 FTE teaching load
and works closely with the Executive team to enhance staff engagement and effectiveness in
alignment with College values.

**Duties and Staff Induction, Development, Performance and Wellbeing**
**Responsibilities**- Implement and continuously refine induction and onboarding processes for new staff,

including documentation, initial meetings, and termly check-ins.
- Provide ongoing engagement sessions for new staff in school systems, processes, and

procedures (eg. SIMON LMS, data platforms).
- Oversee the VIT registration process and graduate teacher support.
- Lead and manage the probation and appraisal cycles for all staff in consultation with

HR and HoS.
- Provide professional guidance to staff and follow-through on professional challenges

or wellbeing concerns.
- Manage and respond to escalation of staff-related performance matters and concerns

in consultation with the Head of Secondary.
- Schedule termly meetings with Learning Coaches and support staff to foster ongoing

development, growth, and connection.

Position Description
**Director of Staff & Logistics**

**(Secondary)**
- Work collaboratively with the Head of Wellbeing and other key staff to foster a

positive, connected staff culture and promote staff wellbeing.
- Coordinate staff recognition initiatives and acknowledgement of achievements,

service milestones, and personal celebrations.
- Plan and lead the annual Staff Professional Learning calendar in consultation with the

Assistant Head of Secondary - Learning and Teaching and Executive leadership.
- Lead coaching and mentoring processes for the ongoing development of staff.

**Staffing and Timetabling Logistics**
- Lead the development of the Secondary School timetable in collaboration with Head

of Secondary, Assistant Head of Secondary - Learning and Teaching, VCE Coordinator,
Education Operations Coordinator.
- Lead the designation of staffing allotments in consultation with relevant positions of

responsibility, provide clarity where required, including variations to regular duties.
- Synthesise annual staffing intentions to inform recruitment processes and staffing

needs.
- Coordinate timetable adjustments and staff replacements throughout the year for

stakeholders.
- Work with the Leadership team to support the recruitment process.
- Ensure all staffing-related processes comply with relevant employment legislation,

enterprise agreements, and College policies.

**Operational Leadership and Communication**
- Oversee the Daily Organiser to ensure efficient lesson coverage, staff support, and

optimal use of resources.
- Ongoing collaboration with the Daily Organiser to manage staffing logistics, including

covers for absences, camps, excursions and replacements for year level events and
timetable changes.

staff documents to support staff workflow and operational efficiency.
- Coordinate staffing schedules and staff logistics for College events, as required
- Lead the development of high performing teams.
- Collate data and information relevant to budget