Leadership - Head of Campus - City Hybrid

About the School

Hester Hornbrook Academy is an independent, Special Assistance School delivering flexible, inclusive education for young people aged 15–25 across Greater Melbourne. 

Guided by our trauma-informed HOPE (Healing Oriented Program of Education) framework, we offer integrated academic and wellbeing support through applied learning pathways including VPC, VM, and VETiS. We work with young people who face significant barriers to traditional education and who deserve learning environments built on trust, safety, and opportunity. We are committed to creating safe, respectful, and productive environments where every learner can thrive.

Position Purpose 

As Head of Campus - City Hybrid, you will join the Executive Leadership Team and lead the ongoing development of operations, and culture of our new City Hybrid Campus. This is an opportunity to shape a flagship campus that blends face-to-face and virtual learning, while embedding a strong whole-school culture aligned to our HOPE model. 

In this dynamic role you will: 

• Lead day-to-day operations, compliance, and staff across the new campus
• Build enrolments, networks, and a thriving new community
• Mentor multidisciplinary teams (teachers, youth workers, and support staff)
• Drive student engagement, attendance, and post-school pathways
• Champion inclusive, trauma-informed practice and student safety
• Contribute to strategic planning, performance management, and policy development
• Model strong leadership in hybrid/virtual learning innovation

This is a key leadership opportunity for a professional committed to creating healing, connected and inclusive educational communities. 

Position Duties (abridged; full details in Candidate Information Pack) 

We are seeking a values-driven educational leader with a proven track record of building culture and leading change. You will bring: 

• Experience leading, mentoring, and coaching multidisciplinary teams
• Knowledge of VRQA requirements, Child Safe Standards, and compliance in education
• Proven capacity to deliver strategic initiatives in secondary education
• Skills in hybrid/virtual learning leadership and innovation
• A deep commitment to trauma-informed, restorative, and relational education
• Experience supporting young people from diverse cultural backgrounds, including LGBTQIA+ students and those facing systemic barriers

Key Selection Criteria (abridged; full details in Candidate Information Pack) 

• Relevant teaching or educational leadership qualification
• Current VIT registration (or equivalent professional registration)
• Working with Children Check (Employee), Police Check, and Driver's Licence
• Right to work in Australia
• A commitment to child safety, professional ethics, and continuous improvement

Essential Requirements  

• National Police Check and Working with Children Check (Employee)
• Proof of identity and right to work in Australia
• Current Victorian Driver's Licence
• A commitment to child safety, professional ethics, and continuous improvement

Application Process 

For a confidential discussion or to request the Candidate Information Pack, please contact: 

Joanna Moe - Senior Executive Consultant |  Joanna..education 

Shannon Morgan - Permanent Opportunities Consultant | Shannon..education   

Terms and Appointment:The appointment will commence in Term 1, 2026, ongoing. 

Applications will be received no later than Friday 17 October Please include: 

• A one-page cover letter
• A two-page response to the Key Selection Criteria outlined in the Candidate Information Pack
• A CV with contact details for three professional referees

Hester Hornbrook Academy reserves the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date.

OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH & SAFETY REQUIREMENTS Hester Hornbrook Academy's/MCM's strategy is to create a working environment in which we have zero tolerance for compromised worker safety.  As an employer we endeavour to provide a working environment that is safe for all employees and clients and adheres to Occupational Health & Safety regulations as an employer.