Director of Educational Opportunities

• Shape opportunity, ambition and achievement across the Senior School
• Lead academic enrichment, scholarships, pathways and global learning
• Inspire students to think beyond the classroom and pursue what is possible

About the Role

Canberra Grammar School is seeking an exceptional educational leader to shape the future of learning beyond the core curriculum.

The Director of Educational Opportunities provides strategic leadership across academic enrichment and scholarships, extended and independent learning, careers and tertiary guidance, and global education. The Director brings these areas together into a coherent and distinctive programme that ensures the School’s commitment to challenge, aspiration and opportunity is reflected in the lived experience of every Senior School student.

This is both a strategic and hands-on leadership role. The Director will shape the School’s vision while remaining actively engaged in the mentoring, study programmes and student opportunities they lead. The role also includes regular commitments outside standard school hours, including evening and vacation study programmes.

As one of the Senior School’s most externally connected leaders, the Director will build influential relationships with universities, global partner schools, professional bodies and enrichment providers. Working closely with the Community Development Office and senior colleagues across the School, they will expand pathways, partnerships and opportunities that prepare students to thrive beyond CGS.

About You

You are an accomplished and forward-thinking educator with the vision, energy and credibility to inspire students and colleagues alike.

You believe that academic challenge should open doors, that aspiration should be actively cultivated and that exceptional opportunities should be accessible to students from every pathway and background. You combine strategic thinking with a genuine commitment to working directly with young people and helping them recognise—and realise—their potential.

You will bring:

• Demonstrated experience leading, designing or strategically developing enrichment, scholarship, extended learning, careers or global education programmes in a secondary school
• A demonstrated ability to build a culture of aspiration, inclusion and academic ambition, with evidence of positive impact on student engagement and outcomes
• Experience leading, developing and holding accountable a dispersed team of programme leaders and specialist colleagues
• The ability to establish and sustain productive partnerships with universities, schools, professional bodies and external providers
• Working knowledge of child protection, safeguarding and risk-management obligations relating to off-campus activities and international travel
• Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills, together with strong technological capability.

Desirable

Ideally, you will also bring:

• Experience developing careers and tertiary guidance with measurable impact on destination outcomes, including international pathways 
• Experience designing and leading a senior study or equivalent extended-learning model 
• Experience governing international travel, exchange and partner-school arrangements within a compliance framework 
• Experience mentoring high-ability students within a structured scholarship programme

Personal Attributes

You will demonstrate:

• Genuine educational conviction about the value of enrichment, extended learning and global education 
• The relational authority and credibility to represent the School with distinction in external forums 
• Integrity, discretion and sound judgement in managing complex partnerships and sensitive student matters 
• A commitment to inclusive excellence, with the conviction that opportunity should reach every student regardless of pathway or background

All team members at CGS are required to hold:

• Appropriate qualifications
• A valid ACT Working with Vulnerable People Card
• A current National Police Check
• Full working rights within Australia

Benefits for you

As a CGS team member, you have access to a range of additional benefits, including:

• A competitive salary and superannuation of 13.5% (for permanent team members)
• Employee awards program and generous professional development funding
• Attractive salary packaging arrangements
• Complimentary daily barista-made coffee
• Delicious daily morning tea and discounted lunches
• Access to the onsite health clinic
• 24/7 access to our Employee Assistance Program
• 14 weeks of paid parental leave
• School fee concessions (for permanent team members)
• Convenient onsite parking

Working at CGS

At Canberra Grammar School, you will join a vibrant, welcoming and forward-thinking community committed to delivering an exceptional education.

Our educators are encouraged to lead, innovate and make a meaningful difference. They place student learning and wellbeing at the centre of their work, inspiring young people to pursue personal excellence within a supportive and inclusive environment.

This is an opportunity to create experiences that broaden horizons, raise aspirations and help students turn their potential into meaningful pathways beyond school.

How to Apply

Please visit cgs.act.edu.au/careers/ to access the position description and submit the following documents:

• Cover letter (addressing the selection criteria in the Position Description)
• Resume/CV

Canberra Grammar School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants will undergo child safety screening and recruitment checks in accordance with our Child Safe policies.

Applications will be assessed as they are received, and the vacancy may close prior to the advertised closing date if a suitable candidate is identified.