Join a community where faith forms the foundation of everything that we do - nurturing hearts, inspiring minds and shaping people of good character.
Emmanuel College and Josiah College are seeking an exceptional Director of ICT to join our amazing IT Services department on a full-time, permanent basis, 38 hours per week from Term 2, 2026.
About Emmanuel College
Emmanuel College is a co-educational, multi-denominational school with just over 1 600 students, valued by the Gold Coast community for our strong commitment to achieving educational excellence within a framework of thoughtful, intelligent and vibrant Christian faith.
Located in the suburb of Carrara on the Gold Coast, Australia; Emmanuel College is situated on a beautiful nine hectare campus, providing stunning state of the art facilities for our College curriculum, programs and community life.
Why Join Us?
Emmanuel College is a warm, welcoming community of talented, purpose-driven educators and support staff. We are committed to hiring new team members who demonstrate excellence in their chosen field, who are prepared to commit wholeheartedly to the values and ethos of our College and who confess to a personal Christian faith.
We believe in the transformative power of education, and the importance of fostering a caring, faith-based community. Many of our staff have been a part of the Emmanuel team for three decades, demonstrating a deep commitment to creating a sense of belonging and inspiring thoughtful engagement with the world.
What we Offer
* Supportive and collaborative work environment
* Career development and continuous learning opportunities
* Be part of a caring faith-based community and make a meaningful impact
* A focus on well-being - Employee Assistance and Wellbeing Programs available
* A commitment to excellence – academic, sporting, arts and culture
* World-class facilities and learning spaces
* Onsite cafe serving barista coffee and food.
* Staff access to gym and fitness facilities
* Live and work on the Gold Coast
Offering outstanding culture, conditions and facilities, Emmanuel College is a multi-denominational school, valued by the Gold Coast community for its strong commitment to achieving academic excellence within a framework of thoughtful, intelligent and vibrant Christian faith. We enjoy a reputation as an outstanding school of character and leadership development.
We are looking for a self-motivated and driven individual to lead and direct all aspects of information and communication technology across Emmanuel College and Josiah College.
The candidate requires relevant tertiary qualifications, demonstrated experience in a similar role and a Working with Children Check (Blue Card).
This is a permanent, full-time role with an expected commencement of Term 2, 2026.
Selection Criteria
Please include examples or scenarios and experiences to prove capacity and skills referred to below:
1. Christian Mission Alignment & Values
Demonstrated commitment to the Christian mission and values of Emmanuel College and Josiah College, with the ability to lead with integrity, humility, and stewardship in a faith-centred school community.
2. Strategic ICT Leadership
Proven ability to set direction for ICT in line with school priorities, including identifying new opportunities while managing risk, cost and long-term sustainability.
3. Operational ICT Leadership & Service Delivery
Demonstrated capability to lead dependable ICT services across infrastructure, cloud, devices, classroom AV and core systems, ensuring strong performance and timely support for staff and students.
4. Cybersecurity, Information Security & Risk Management
Strong capability in cybersecurity and information security leadership, including policy development, risk management, privacy compliance, and effective response to incidents in a school environment.
5. Data, Analytics & Value Creation
Proven ability to work with specialist analytics expertise to provide trusted data, clear insights and useful reporting that supports better decisions across learning, wellbeing and operations.
6. People Leadership & Team Development
Demonstrated success leading and developing a multi-disciplinary ICT team, including setting expectations, managing performance, building skills and maintaining a professional, service-oriented team environment.
7. Budget, Governance & Project Delivery
Proven experience managing significant ICT budgets, procurement and vendors, and delivering technology projects on time, within budget and with results that improve the way the Colleges operate.
The application closing date is 5:00pm 8 February 2026.
Position Purpose and Overview
The ICT Manager leads and directs all aspects of information and communication technology across Emmanuel College and Josiah College, to support and advance the schools’ mission of delivering high-quality, Christ-centred independent education. The role is responsible for shaping and implementing a forward-looking ICT strategy that enables teaching, learning, administration, student services, and co-curricular programs – now and into the future.
The role combines strategic leadership, operational management, hands-on technical competence, budget oversight, and a strong commitment to service, data security, and community values.
Occupational Requirements & Qualifications
The ICT Manager must have:
• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, computer science, information systems, or equivalent. Post-graduate qualifications or significant senior experience in a similar role is highly regarded.
• Proven experience (ideally 5+ years) in leading an ICT team and managing ICT operations, preferably in an education environment.
• Current Working with Children Check (Blue Card) or eligibility to obtain one.
Personal Attributes
Every College employee must demonstrate a personal faith and commitment to Jesus Christ and are to be regularly involved with a local Christian Church. Traditional Christian values must be lived out and exhibited daily, showing consistency with our College Statement of Faith.
The ICT Manager must:
* Demonstrate a strong commitment to the Christian ethos and mission of Emmanuel College & Josiah College; ability to reflect the values of the Colleges in conduct, decision-making and leadership.
* Possess a high level of integrity and ethical judgement, with a commitment to confidentiality and responsible decision-making.
* Strong leadership and people-management skills: ability to lead, mentor, motivate, and develop a team; manage performance and build capacity.
* Be an excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills: able to liaise effectively with senior leadership, teaching staff, non-teaching staff, students, parents, external vendors, and service providers.
* Be a strategic thinker with the ability to plan ahead, anticipate future needs, and propose innovative and sustainable ICT solutions that support educational and operational goals.
* Be hands-on, practical and adaptable – willing to “get hands dirty” when needed: troubleshooting, supporting day-to-day technical issues, deploying or configuring systems, engaging directly in technical work when required.
* Be service-oriented, customer-focused, and solutions-driven: committed to delivering high-quality support and services in a school community context.
* Be proactive and self-motivated, able to work independently, anticipate needs, and drive continuous improvement.
* Be adaptable and open to change, with the ability to respond positively to evolving legislation, systems, and school needs.
Duties and Responsibilities
* Strategic ICT Leadership & Governance
* Infrastructure, Systems & Service Delivery
* Data, Analytics & Digital Innovation
* Leadership, Team Management & Culture
* Compliance, Risk Management & Safeguarding
For more information, the full Employment Pack is available HERE on the College Website.
The application close date is 5:00pm 2nd April, 2026.
The College reserves the right to commence the selection process prior to the closing date and to close the advertisement early if a suitable candidate is appointed.