Director of Campus Vision and Development (Years 10-12) - Urban Campus Project
Immanuel Lutheran College is a thriving, independent P–12 College on the Sunshine Coast, recognised for our commitment to whole-person learning and our belief that every young person is created with unique gifts, strengths, and potential. Our main campus sits across 23 hectares of stunning rainforest, providing a vibrant and contemporary environment for learning and community serving 1250 students. Complementing this is our dedicated Outdoor Education Campus, located two hours west of the Sunshine Coast, where students engage in immersive, real-world learning and personal development. With a visionary third Urban Campus now in active planning, Immanuel is expanding its educational landscape with purpose and excitement. Together, these campuses reflect our commitment to delivering world‑class, futures‑focused education for our students, right here on the beautiful Sunshine Coast.
College Strategic Vision: Expand Your World – with Us
Our strategic vision, Expand Your World— with Us, empowers students to grow intellectually, emotionally, spiritually, and socially through authentic, future‑focused learning. We believe education should broaden horizons, inspire curiosity, and equip young people to thrive in a complex and rapidly changing world. This strategic vision, grounded in our faith and values, underpins everything we do, especially as we develop our new senior campus.
Immanuel Lutheran College prioritises the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
About the Urban Campus Project
The Urban Campus Project is a bold and exciting vision that we have to do school differently! Our goal is to provide a boutique learning community for curious and inquisitive students in Years 10 –12 to engage in learning via project-based work.
The Urban Campus Project will be personalised, catering for no more than 150 students across the campus. An alternative to mainstream schooling structures and systems, our model will see students working under the guidance of teachers and mentors to combine their studies with real-world projects and engagements to achieve their QCE and, if desired, an ATAR.
The learning model of the Urban Campus Project will support students to make a positive difference in the world, connecting to and embracing diversity; each student’s difference, skills, and interests will matter. The Urban Campus Project will allow every learner to flourish, supporting our young people in a seamless transition in the world of tertiary learning and work; connected to the real-world – adventurous, relational, compassionate and purposeful.
About the Role
The Director of Campus Vision and Development (10-12) will play a foundational leadership role in the design, development, and launch of a new, futures-focused Years 10–12 campus (Urban Campus Project).
This role offers a rare opportunity to lead the creation of a bold, visionary learning environment. Personalising learning pathways, focusing on the individual student’s interests, strengths, and needs via an innovative model of senior secondary schooling.
You will be responsible for leading the educational, cultural, and operational development of the campus from concept to reality—shaping a dynamic and inclusive learning community that reflects the College's Christian ethos and commitment to rigorous and relevant student learning, student agency, and transformative learning experiences.
The Director of Campus Vision and Development will work closely with, and reports to, the College Principal. As a member of the College Executive Team, the role will contribute to the broader strategic and operational plans of the College.
This role offers the rare opportunity to work across multiple sites, including our stunning College campuses and prospective Urban Campus locations, as you help shape a bold new future for senior learning. You’ll connect with dynamic community partners across the Sunshine Coast and beyond, to explore leading‑edge models and partnerships that will inform our vision.
With the flexibility of a hybrid working environment on offer for the right candidate, this role is designed for a leader who thrives on variety, autonomy and meaningful engagement while travelling as required.
This role will initially be appointed for a 12‑month period, with the possibility of an ongoing appointment.
About You
The thought of leading transformative change that will impact generations of learners – shaping young people who grow in knowledge, faith and service excites you! You are a passionate and innovative educator with extensive experience in taking learning beyond the boundaries of the school grounds.
The Urban Campus Project is a bold and innovative start‑up that requires you to have a track record of agile and innovative practice, along with a passion for leading new approaches that meet the individual needs of current and future generations.
You will have a strong alignment with the College strategic vision, Expand Your World – with Us and a passion for educational change.
You have a deep knowledge of contemporary pedagogies (with a focus on the senior years), supported by your qualifications and experience, with a commitment to and love of learning. You inspire your team to engage in ongoing learning practices, ensuring you are all abreast of contemporary practices in education, business and industry.
You have a heart for, and experience in social enterprise and entrepreneurial learning, leading as a mentor and coach. You demonstrate a personal commitment to Christian education and the values of God’s grace, curiosity and compassion.
You promote and maintain a safe environment for staff and students, that expects a shared commitment to the safety, welfare and wellbeing of all in your setting.
Ideally, you will be available to start from the commencement of Term 2, 2026, however we can be flexible with a start date for the right person!
Applications
Applicants are asked to include the following in their submission through Seek:
1. One page covering letter, addressed to the Principal, detailing what excites you and equips you for the role.
2. A resume containing your employment history, qualifications, and the contact details of three professional referees (either now or upon request).
Whilst preference may be given to applicants with leadership experience, the College will consider applications from teachers aspiring to such a position.
Applications close 9am, Monday the 12th of January 2026.
Your application will include the following questions:
* Have you completed a qualification in teaching?
* Do you have a current Working With Children (WWC) Check?
* What's your expected annual base salary?
* How much notice are you required to give your current employer?
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