Head of Community

About Us

Corpus Christi College is a progressive Catholic school with students from Pre-Kindy to Year 12. We strive to deliver innovative and impactful learning opportunities to ignite the spirit, curiosity and passion of all members of our community. Our College seeks staff who are dynamic and passionate with an excellent track record in their careers and who bring with them a strong sense of service.

You will join a College that is committed to being Outstanding for Others, through the core Pillars of;

  • Catholic Identity and Mission

  • Community

  • Teaching and Learning

  • Stewardship

We provide and support the best possible conditions for staff. As an employee you will;

  • access strategically aligned and career enhancing professional learning; including the Berry Street Education Model.

  • have opportunities for authentic career development and career progression through emerging leadership and middle leadership programs.

  • gain opportunities to participate in community and social events that enhance professional relationships.

  • develop opportunities to attend retreats and explore a personal relationship with faith.

  • attend regular wellbeing activities and have access to physical health facilities, including pool and gym.

  • be offered opportunities to experience and develop cross campus learning and cocurricular opportunities.

  • participate in a collaborative culture that values innovative teaching and learning design.

  • engage with CEWA initiatives with networking opportunities.

  • access quality facilities and resources including the provision of an Apple device.

About the Role

This leadership role is designed to support the delivery of our Vision for Community in the Senior School through establishing a sense of belonging, empowerment, and care. It will provide support to the Deputy Principal Community in ensuring the wellbeing and quality pastoral care of students across the Senior School. This is an ongoing full-time position commencing Term 1, 2026.

The Head of Community (7-12) would work alongside the Deputy Principal Community, and in partnership with the Heads of Year, to support all within our community to live out our College Values in a genuine way. They would support the alignment of the College’s behavioural engagement strategies to these Values and to our Code of Conduct. 

The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring that quality relationships and contemporary positive educational practices underpin a flourishing learning environment that promotes the holistic growth of students. They would support the rich integration of quality restorative practices to promote a connected and supportive College community.

About You

Our ideal candidate will be appropriately qualified, be eligible for TRBWA registration and WWC clearance in addition to;

  • Personal commitment to the College Values, Vision and Mission underpinning the delivery of a Catholic based education to students in the College community.

  • Strong track record in pastoral care initiatives and a strong understanding of contemporary positive education and wellbeing strategies.

  • Ability to build strong relationships with all staff, parents and students.

  • High capacity in supervising, mentoring, coaching and building capacity in staff.

  • Capacity to work toward and achieve personal and team goals

  • Capacity to build high functioning teams with alignment to College-wide strategy.

  • Personal courage and resilience in order to serve the best interests of our students, staff and the College community.

  • Contemporary thinking and willingness to continuously improve through a growth mindset.

  • Capacity to convert new ideas and evidence-based research into real action within the College.

A position description detailing key responsibilities, selection criteria and conditions is available here

Current and emerging leaders are encouraged to apply online via Seek, including a covering letter, resume and response to Required Skills criteria from the job description.

Applications close:  9:00am Thursday 19 September 2025

Confidential enquiries may be made by contacting the Vice Principal, Tim Shanassy, on 6332 2500. 

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