Head of Student Futures

2 days ago

Hobart, Tasmania, Australia ST MICHAELS COLLEGIATE SCHOOL Full time $80,000 - $120,000 per year

Head of Student Futures & Growth

Permanent | Full-time

Courage. Integrity. Compassion

Join one of Tasmania's leading independent schools and make a real impact on the lives of young people as they plan for their futures.

We are seeking an experienced and passionate educator to lead our Student Futures & Growth program — supporting academic achievement, wellbeing, and career development for students in Years 7–12.

Working closely with the Director of Teaching and Learning and Head/s of School the role combines educational guidance, wellbeing support, and career development, fostering each student's confidence, resilience, and readiness for life beyond school.

This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced educator and mentor with a passion for student development and lifelong learning.

In this role, you will:

  • Provide personalised career, wellbeing, and academic counselling
  • Guide students and families through subject selection and tertiary pathways
  • Support study skills, goal setting, and personal development initiatives.
  • Coordinate VET programs, university applications, and industry partnerships
  • Develop partnerships with universities, employers, and training providers.
  • Coordinate work placements, traineeships, and apprenticeship programs.
  • Support students with career readiness, employability, and wellbeing initiatives
  • Lead engaging programs that prepare students for life beyond school

About you:

  • Hold full Tasmanian teacher registration (or the ability to obtain)
  • Postgraduate qualification in Education and/or Careers Counselling
  • Proven experience in student guidance, wellbeing or career education within a school setting
  • Strong interpersonal, organisational, and communication skills
  • Knowledge of TASC, VET, and tertiary systems
  • Committed to the values of Courage, Integrity and Compassion

Why Collegiate?

For over 130 years, St Michael's Collegiate has been a leading Anglican girls' school in the heart of Hobart. We offer a supportive and values-driven community where staff and students are encouraged to learn bravely, together.

Our Values

At Collegiate, we value Courage, Integrity and Compassion. The Head of Student Futures & Growth actively models these values and contributes to a caring and inclusive community that prepares students for purposeful futures.

Conditions of Employment

To be eligible for this position, you are required to have Australian citizenship, permanent residence or a current valid visa that allows you to fulfil the requirements of this role.

Collegiate is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and is an equal opportunity employer.  Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the role prior to employment commencing. This includes but is not limited to:

  • Registration to Work With Vulnerable Persons (RWVP)
  • Criminal history record / identity checks
  • Comprehensive reference checks
  • Qualification checks

Further information

For further information about this position please contact the Human Resources Manager, Anouk Harding at

How to Apply

Applications should be submitted via email direct to the Human Resources Manager at 5:00pm Friday 14 November 2025 andinclude:

  • Covering letter
  • Current Curriculum Vitae
  • Statement of teaching philosophy
  • Statement of suitability

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