Senior School Coordinator

Senior School Coordinator Deception Bay Flexible School

• Continuing, Full-time
• 5 January 2026
• Tier 3 Leadership Allowance $19,535 per annum

ABOUT US

Edmund Rice Education Australia (EREA) Flexible Schools Ltd currently educates over 2,400 young people in 21 Flexible Learning Schools (12 based in Queensland and 9 other schools across Australia) and two Special Education Services Schools in NSW, with approximately 700 staff nationally. Flexi schools serve young people who experience complex educational, social or psychological situations which demand unique responses. They enable young people to engage in education in a supported learning environment through a methodology based on trauma informed practice, to co-create a Common Ground using Operation by Principles, in which the principles of Honesty, Respect, Participation, Safe & Legal are embedded. Our special schools serve young people with mild to moderate intellectual disabilities.

ABOUT THE ROLE

This position exists to provide leadership support at Deception Bay Flexible School. The role works in close cooperation with the Area Principal, Head of Campus, Associate Head of Campus, and the Regional Support Team. The successful should be an individual who is:

• Collaborative
• A self-directed learner
• Curious
• Engaging
• Open-minded
• A reflective practitioner

This position is a Leadership role with a 4+4 year fixed-term contract with a Tier 3 Leadership Allowance in addition to a substantive Teacher or Youth Worker role.

The position requires positive and harmonious working relationships with:

• The Area Principal
• The Head of Campus
• The Associate Head of Campus
• Middle School Coordinator
• The QLD/NT regional support team
• Flexible Learning Campus Staff
• Young People, Parents and Carers
• Community members and Elders
• EREA, QCEC, NSSAB, QCAA

To view the Position Description, please click apply to access our external application portal.

ABOUT YOU

• Tertiary qualifications in Teaching with eligibility for teacher registration with Queensland College of Teachers is desirable or Tertiary qualifications in Social/Behavioural Sciences e.g., Social Work, Community Services or Psychology (valid Blue Card essential) and current open driver's license and willingness to drive school buses.
• Demonstrated commitment to the values of Edmund Rice Education Australia. In particular the person needs to be able to demonstrate a commitment to building just communities which enhance learning and wellbeing for young people.
• Demonstrated leadership of the development and maintenance of programs for young people at risk. Substantial knowledge of, and experience in, one or more of the aspects of leadership (as identified in the Key Accountabilities). The person needs to be able to demonstrate an ability to assist staff in this area and to engage in reflective practice on how to best enhance learning for disenfranchised young people.
• Demonstrated experience and ability to provide leadership in trauma transformative practice and wellbeing support that supports young people to build a learner identity, achieve positive social outcomes, and re-engage in education.
• Demonstrated ability in developing and implementing a range of learning choices and assessments that meet the diverse characteristics, needs and learning styles of young people at risk.
• Commitment to and ability to lead a multi-disciplinary community in reflection around working together under four principles of operation: Respect, Safe and Legal, Honesty and Participation. The principles establish a "common ground" among staff, young people and families, where the means to resolve difference, negotiate learning, recognise rights, responsibilities and consequences are modelled and explored, both within the group and individually
• A demonstrated commitment to ongoing personal, professional development and formation.
• All position descriptions will be reviewed as part of your Professional Annual Conversation and at other times as mutually agreeable by the employer and employee.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

• Edmund Rice Charism
• Learn how to do school differently
• 12.75% Superannuation contribution
• Salary sacrificing benefits, including FBT exempt payments of up to $15,900 p/a
• Supportive multi-disciplinary team environment
• Induction, wellbeing and ongoing professional development
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

HOW TO APPLY (Please upload documents in PDF format)

To apply, please click apply to access our external application portal. To support your application, you will be required to provide a current CV and Cover Letter highlighting your qualifications, experience and suitability for the role.

For a confidential conversation about the role, please contact Chris Zammit Head of Campus, EREA Flexible Schools Ltd., on or via email

Applications will be reviewed as they are received.

APPLICATIONS CLOSE 3PM (AEST) THURSDAY 4 DECEMBER 2025.

The successful applicant must possess (or be eligible to obtain) and maintain a current Working with Children Check.

All applicants will be subject to EREA and legislative screening procedures. These checks are consistent with EREA's commitment to child protection policies and procedures.

Edmund Rice Education Australia is committed to ensuring the safety, wellbeing and dignity of all children and young people.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

Edmund Rice Education Australia is an Equal Opportunity Employer.