Head of Virtual Learning Community

About the College

Hillcrest Christian College is a leading private, interdenominational, co-educational day school located on the Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia. With more than 2,000 students from Pre-Kindy to Year 12 across three contemporary campuses, the College delivers a future-focused educational experience underpinned by a strong biblical worldview.

Set across 10 hectares of natural bushland, Hillcrest Christian College is entering an exciting season of strategic growth, innovation and transformational leadership development. With significant investment in people, programs, facilities and culture, the College is continuing to strengthen its position as a dynamic and forward-thinking educational community committed to excellence in Christian education.

Recognised as one of the Top 100 Innovative Schools globally by Cambridge University, Hillcrest is passionate about developing learners, leaders and staff who are equipped to make a meaningful impact in the world. We are now seeking dedicated and values-aligned professionals to join our growing team and contribute to the next chapter of the College’s journey.

The Virtual Learning Community (VLC) offers families and students an alternate and flexible platform for accessing a full-time, Christian school education. As an accredited Distance Education provider, Hillcrest has developed an online offering that gives students the opportunity to complete their learning from home, while still benefitting from the many on-campus activities, facilities and resources that come with a Hillcrest Christian College education.

The position:

Due to internal movement, Hillcrest Christian College is seeking to appoint a passionate and innovative Head of Virtual Learning Community (VLC) to provide strategic and relational leadership of the College’s virtual community.

As a key member of the College’s leadership team, the Head of VLC will shape a vibrant, connected and Christ-centred community in which students, families and staff feel known, valued and supported. The role will lead the development of a strong culture of belonging, engagement and excellence, ensuring that the VLC experience reflects the College’s Christian ethos, values and commitment to student flourishing.

The Head of VLC will provide strategic leadership across community culture, student experience, wellbeing, engagement and staff development, while fostering strong relationships with students, families and staff. Working collaboratively across the College, the successful applicant will champion innovation, build community connection and lead a high-performing team committed to delivering an exceptional virtual learning experience.

This is an exciting opportunity for an authentic and visionary leader who understands that a strong community is built through relationships, purpose and belonging, and who can inspire others to create an environment where every student can flourish.

This is a permanent full-time position, commencing in Term 4, 2026, or as otherwise negotiated with the successful applicant.

Full details of the duties and responsibilities for the position are outlined below.

Essential Selection Criteria

The successful applicant would demonstrate:

• Commitment to the College’s vision, mission and values

• Dedication to working in an environment with other Christian colleagues who are committed to sharing the love of Jesus

• Relevant qualification as outlined in the Employment Pack

• Exceptional attention to detail and initiative

• Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills

How to Apply and the Recruitment Process

Full details of the duties and responsibilities for the above position, along with details of how to apply are available in the Employment Packs on our website. All applications must be submitted through the College website.

Applications must include:

• Cover letter, including an overview of how you meet each of the selection criteria

• Resume

The College reserves the right to reduce the application period and/or remove the job advertisement early should a suitable applicant be found.

The successful applicant must be legally permitted to work in Australia and is required to hold a current Blue Card. 

Please contact our HR Department at employment@hillcrest.qld.edu.au for any additional information. 

Applications made to the above email address and not submitted via the College website will not be considered. 

APPLICATIONS CLOSE: 4.00pm Thursday 3 September 2026