Head of Department: VET (Vocational Education and Training)
Employment
Full time, Permanent
Subject
Food Technology
Sector
Independent
Teaching level
Secondary
Salary range
Closing date
30 August 2026
About Edmund Rice College
1,054
Total students
79.2
Teaching FTE
32.0
Non-teaching FTE
1,083
ICSEA value
79th percentile · Higher SES
14%
EAL/D Background
4%
Indigenous students
Source: ACARA My School data
Role description
Permanent Full-time
About Us
Edmund Rice College is an Independent Catholic secondary boys' school (Years 7 - 12), centrally located in the heart of the Illawarra and within walking distance of the University of Wollongong. One of over 50 schools across Australia in the Edmund Rice Education Australia network, the College is located on nine magnificent hectares in Mt Keira. The College is a regional comprehensive school for boys drawing students from all regions of the Illawarra. The College offers substantial modern facilities set in a picturesque setting. With a broad curriculum and an extensive extracurricular program, Edmund Rice College caters for interests, skills and abilities across a wide spectrum in a contemporary technologically rich educational setting. Strongly inclusive, the College prides itself on its diversity as it welcomes students from all backgrounds and cultures.
For further information about Edmund Rice College, please visit our website - www.edmundricecollege.nsw.edu.au
The Role
Edmund Rice College, Wollongong is seeking applications for a full-time permanent Head of Department: VET to lead a committed team of professionals in the Vocational Education and Training Department.
Applicants for this position must be experienced leaders who are exceptional classroom practitioners, dedicated team players, interested in the education, care and welfare of students, and passionate about creating diverse, high-quality vocational and industry-aligned pathways for boys. Applicants will also need to be skilled in their use of educational technology in the classroom an…