Head of Teaching and Learning
Contract type
Full Time
Location
West Gosford
Industry
Education & Training
Contact name
Niamh Foley
Contact email
niamh@orchardtalent.com.au
Contact phone
02 9157 6222
Date published
07.10.2026
The organisation
Our client is a respected First Nations organisation delivering vocational education and training to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students from communities across Australia.
Based in NSW, the organisation provides culturally grounded education that places First Nations ways of knowing, being and doing at the heart of the learning experience.
The opportunity
Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer and as a key member of the senior leadership team, the Head of Teaching and Learning will lead the organisation’s education function, with responsibility for its people, programs and continued development.
This is a broad leadership role with a strong focus on the development and delivery of high-quality educational programs within a vocational education and training environment. You will provide leadership across curriculum, teaching and learning, quality and compliance, ensuring programs remain culturally grounded, responsive and focused on positive student outcomes.
Leading a multidisciplinary team, you will build capability, develop leaders and foster a collaborative learning culture. You will also contribute to curriculum review and redevelopment, operational planning, resource management and continuous improvement across the education portfolio.
About you
You are an accomplished Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander education leader with experience leading people and educational programs within vocational education and training or a related education environment.
You combine strong people leadership with practical educational experience and the ability to manage multiple programs and priorities while developing capability across a team.
You will demonstrate:
What’s on Offer
This is an opportunity to join a respected First Nations organisation and play a key leadership role in the continued development of its education programs, people and learning environment
You’ll work alongside a committed senior leadership team and lead a passionate multidisciplinary team through a period of curriculum development, continuous improvement and organisational growth.
If you’re seeking a senior education leadership opportunity where you can develop people, strengthen educational programs and contribute to positive outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students, we encourage you to apply.
How to Apply
For a full information pack, confidential discussion or role related enquiries, please contact Lincoln Gould of The Orchard Talent Group at lincoln@orchardtalent.com.au
To apply please submit your current CV and a brief cover letter via the link.
This opportunity is open only to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples under Section 14(d) of the NSW Anti-Discrimination Act 1977.
The Orchard Talent Group acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we work. We pay our respect to their Elders past, present and emerging, for they hold the memories, traditions, culture and hopes of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Our client is a respected First Nations organisation delivering vocational education and training to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students from communities across Australia.
Based in NSW, the organisation provides culturally grounded education that places First Nations ways of knowing, being and doing at the heart of the learning experience.
The opportunity
Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer and as a key member of the senior leadership team, the Head of Teaching and Learning will lead the organisation’s education function, with responsibility for its people, programs and continued development.
This is a broad leadership role with a strong focus on the development and delivery of high-quality educational programs within a vocational education and training environment. You will provide leadership across curriculum, teaching and learning, quality and compliance, ensuring programs remain culturally grounded, responsive and focused on positive student outcomes.
Leading a multidisciplinary team, you will build capability, develop leaders and foster a collaborative learning culture. You will also contribute to curriculum review and redevelopment, operational planning, resource management and continuous improvement across the education portfolio.
About you
You are an accomplished Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander education leader with experience leading people and educational programs within vocational education and training or a related education environment.
You combine strong people leadership with practical educational experience and the ability to manage multiple programs and priorities while developing capability across a team.
You will demonstrate:
- A strong understanding of First Nations ways of knowing, being and doing, and the importance of culture and community within education.
- Significant leadership experience within vocational education and training, education or a related learning environment.
- Experience leading and developing multidisciplinary teams through coaching, collaboration and capability building.
- Demonstrated experience developing, delivering and improving educational programs.
- Strong understanding of curriculum development, quality assurance, compliance and continuous improvement.
- The ability to manage multiple programs, priorities, resources and organisational requirements.
- Strong stakeholder engagement skills and a collaborative, values driven leadership style.
- A genuine commitment to First Nations education and positive student outcomes.
What’s on Offer
This is an opportunity to join a respected First Nations organisation and play a key leadership role in the continued development of its education programs, people and learning environment
You’ll work alongside a committed senior leadership team and lead a passionate multidisciplinary team through a period of curriculum development, continuous improvement and organisational growth.
If you’re seeking a senior education leadership opportunity where you can develop people, strengthen educational programs and contribute to positive outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students, we encourage you to apply.
How to Apply
For a full information pack, confidential discussion or role related enquiries, please contact Lincoln Gould of The Orchard Talent Group at lincoln@orchardtalent.com.au
To apply please submit your current CV and a brief cover letter via the link.
This opportunity is open only to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples under Section 14(d) of the NSW Anti-Discrimination Act 1977.
The Orchard Talent Group acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we work. We pay our respect to their Elders past, present and emerging, for they hold the memories, traditions, culture and hopes of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
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