Head of College Operations

Greenacre Christian College (see more jobs from this school)

Greenacre, NSW 


Development / Strategy / Process

Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Part Time (0.80 FTE)

Applications Close: 15 September 2025


Are you a passionate Christian educator with a heart for shaping lives and leading others? Are you seeking an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a thriving and growing school community? Join us at Greenacre Christian College as our new Head of College Operations.

<p><strong>Start Date: 17th November 2025 (negotiable)</strong></p> <p><strong>Application closing date: 9am</strong>,&nbsp;<strong>15th September 2025</strong></p> <p><strong>Employment Type: Permanent 0.8 FTE role</strong></p> <p><strong>Location: Greenacre, NSW</strong><br> &nbsp;</p> <p><strong>About Us</strong></p> <p>Greenacre Christian College is a Christ-centred, independent school committed to seeing every child grow and flourish in God’s purpose for their life. We nurture students in a caring Christian community where they are equipped with wisdom, resilience, and academic excellence to engage confidently with a rapidly changing world.</p> <p>We are a growing school with a strong academic record and a vibrant community culture. We believe in developing the whole child—spiritually, academically, socially and emotionally—and our staff are united by a deep commitment to Christian faith and service.<br> &nbsp;</p> <p><strong>About the Role</strong></p> <p>We are seeking a dynamic, relational, and strategic&nbsp;<strong>Head of College Operations</strong> to lead our K-12 staff and students into the next season of growth. This is a newly created, key leadership role.</p> <p>You will work closely within the Executive Team to shape the vision and direction of education related operations at GCC, foster a culture of excellence and care, and support staff and students to grow in both faith and learning.</p> <p>The Head of College Operations ensures the smooth running of daily activities across Kindergarten to Year 12. Reporting to the Principal, this role is central to the coordination of school-wide operations, calendar management, major events, compliance, and relief staffing.</p> <p>This is a part-time leadership position (0.8 FTE) requiring flexibility, strategic thinking, and exceptional communication skills. You will work closely with the Principal, Executive Team, and Leaders to support the school’s mission.<br> &nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p> <ul> <li>Lead academic operations that support a strong and positive culture grounded in Christian faith, wellbeing, and high academic standards.</li> <li>Work collaboratively and facilitate effective communication with families, teaching and non-teaching staff and the broader school community.</li> <li>Maintain a visible presence in the classroom through a part-time teaching load.</li> <li>Lead and manage operational systems and procedures across K–12.</li> <li>Coordinate school calendars, timetables, activities and major events.</li> <li>Oversee relief staffing.</li> <li>Manage compliance for excursions/incursions (including sport activities) and emergency procedures.</li> <li>Support academic operations including NAPLAN, HSC, exams, and subject selection.</li> <li>Contribute to strategic planning and policy development as part of the Executive Team.<br> &nbsp;</li> </ul> <p><strong>About You</strong></p> <p>You are a proactive and approachable leader who enjoys being organised and thinking strategically.&nbsp;To be considered, you must:</p> <ul> <li>Be a&nbsp;<strong>committed, practising Christian</strong>, actively involved in a local church</li> <li>Support the mission and values of Greenacre Christian College</li> <li>Demonstrate high-level organisational and technological literacy</li> <li>Demonstrate strong interpersonal, communication, strategic thinking and organisational skills</li> <li>Hold relevant teaching qualifications and NESA accreditation</li> <li>Prove experience in school operations or educational leadership</li> </ul> <p>Ability to teach Design and Technology is advantageous.<br> &nbsp;</p> <p><strong>How to Apply</strong></p> <p>To apply, please:</p> <ol> <li><strong>Complete the Teaching Staff Application Form</strong> available on our website. Applications will not be considered without this.</li> <li>Submit a&nbsp;<strong>cover letter and/or CV</strong> outlining how your experience and strengths will enable you to lead operations and staff in improving outcomes for our students.</li> </ol> <p><strong>Applications will only be considered with a completed Teaching Staff Application Form</strong> and should be emailed to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:<a href='mailto:principal@gcc.nsw.edu.au?subject=Head%20of%20College%20Operations%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29'>principal@gcc.nsw.edu.au</a>?subject=Head%20of%20College%20Operations%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29" rel="nofollow"><u></u></a><u><a href="mailto:principal@gcc.nsw.edu.au?subject=Head%20of%20College%20Operations%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29">principal@gcc.nsw.edu.au</a></u> by&nbsp;<strong>9am</strong>,&nbsp;<strong>15th September, 2025.</strong></p> <p><i>For further information please contact Susan Kusch (Principal) on 02 9642 3512 or by email to </i><a href="mailto:<a href='mailto:principal@gcc.nsw.edu.au?subject=Head%20of%20College%20Operations%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29'>principal@gcc.nsw.edu.au</a>?subject=Head%20of%20College%20Operations%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29" rel="nofollow"><i></i></a><i><a href="mailto:principal@gcc.nsw.edu.au?subject=Head%20of%20College%20Operations%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29">principal@gcc.nsw.edu.au</a></i><i>.</i></p> <p><i>All candidates will be screened through a mandatory child protection process. A NSW NESA accreditation number is required.</i></p>