Title of Position: Head of Innovation and Emerging Technologies Type of Appointment: Full Time 1. CONDITIONS Established in 2001 in a picturesque setting in Caloundra on the Sunshine Coast, Pacific Lutheran College is a leading K-12 learning community that is innovative, dynamic and progressive. Firmly underpinned by the values and traditions of excellence of Lutheran Education in Australia, students have achieved outstanding success in the academic, sporting and cultural dimensions of their lives. Enrichment programs in all three areas have enabled students to explore their potential. Pacific has established a strong academic culture, which promotes thinking, deep understandings and creativity based on the learnings of Harvard’s Project Zero team. The synergy of these learnings with the research of positive psychology and Lutheran theology provides for a rich whole-of-life learning culture. Unique experiences provided through the College’s excellent outdoor education, pastoral care and personal development programs, and the opportunities provided through academic, sporting and cultural learning, support an enriching whole-of-life education. Active involvement in local and international community service projects broaden young people’s world view and sense of efficacy. Our staff take advantage of flexibility in physical and virtual spaces to support an increasingly personalised approach to learning for our young people. Pacific has a seamless curriculum across Kindergarten to Year 12 with teams of teachers working across the four subgroups of the College. Staff are expected to learn collaboratively to contribute to a whole school approach as they lead learning in the Foundation College (Kindergarten – Year 2), Junior College (Years 3-5), Middle College (Years 6-9) and Senior College (Years 10-12). Pacific has a well-established, innovative and highly valued STEM program across Years 8-10 which is well supported by teachers and leaders involved in mathematics, science, digital technology, design and art. Staff and students have embraced the opportunity to be creative, explore and integrate emerging technologies across the College. Salary and related conditions are as per the Queensland Lutheran Schools’ Single Enterprise Agreement 2020. 2. ROLE DESCRIPTION The Head of Innovation and Emerging Technologies is a senior position of the College that leads the integration of emerging technologies to enhance learning and improve operational efficiency. The role includes the strengthening of partnerships with outside agencies. The Head of Innovation and Emerging Technologies will be expected to coordinate innovations related to digital technologies across the College and work with a range of departments and across the sections of the College to explore opportunities to enhance innovation from an interdisciplinary perspective including those related to science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics. The Head of Innovation and Emerging Technologies will also lead staff in their use of digital and emerging technologies. Heads of Department are key leaders of academic learning across the College and are responsible for the curriculum, administration, supervision and professional development of staff within their area of responsibility. Heads of Department have a particular focus on the Middle and Senior College. In consultation with the Head of Learning K-5 they are responsible for oversight and development of the curriculum within their areas of focus across P-12. Further details about the role, application process and selection criteria can be found on the College's website. https://www.pacificlutheran.qld.edu.au/our-college/vacancies 3. KNOWLEDGE, QUALIFICATIONS AND APPLICATION PROCESS A Bachelor or Masters degree in Education is required. Proven experience in the leadership of educational technology is desirable. Teachers must possess or be eligible for registration within Queensland. Please feel free to contact the Principal in relation to any queries regarding your application. Applicants must address the selection criteria and forward their application to Dr Bronwyn Dolling, Principal, via email to hrofficerpacluth.qld.edu.au by 12.30 pm Monday 18th Sept 2023.