Learning Diversity Coordinator(s)

Parade College

Parade College is a member of the national body of Catholic schools known as Edmund Rice Education Australia (EREA). The College aims to help young people grow into well-rounded individuals who will make a meaningful contribution to society. In a vibrant learning community, students are encouraged to explore and develop their talents to the fullest and aim for excellence in all their endeavours.

As a long-standing Catholic school in the Edmund Rice tradition, Parade College strives to be a learning community that offers best practice education and pastoral care to its students to foster fullness of life and holistic growth for all.

Parade College is the oldest Edmund Rice School in Australia, dating back to 1871, and has a proud history of excellence in the education and pastoral care. Parade offers a multitude of curriculum options for students, whatever their interest may be; from academic, sporting, music, visual arts and trade options.

The College is pleased to announce, our VCE Vocational Major (VCE VM) program at Parade College became co-educational in 2025. The College welcomes full-time female student enrolments for the first time in our long history, into Year 11 in 2025. Starting in Term 1 2025, our VCE Vocational Major program, based at our Preston campus, has expanded our student offerings by introducing a new Tertiary Pathways Program. The Tertiary Pathways Program includes a second stream of our highly successful Sport Academy, along with a new Business Academy. Both academies provide a bespoke educational opportunity that allow students to gain direct entry into a number of undergraduate tertiary courses at La Trobe University upon completion of the two-year course.

The professional environment for staff at Parade College emphasises innovation, the importance of lifelong learning and quality relationships between staff, students and the College community.

The Position

The Learning Diversity Coordinator plays a vital role within the College, ensuring that each student has opportunities for both academic and spiritual growth and to lead a meaningful life. The position supports Parade College's commitment to inclusive education, in line with the EREA Touchstones of Liberating Education and an Inclusive Community. The Learning Diversity Coordinator is a vital member of the Learning Diversity Team, as they have a direct impact on the academic and personal development of students with diverse learning needs.

The responsibilities of the Learning Diversity Coordinator include:

• assisting with the identification of neurodiverse students, consult and collaborate with key stakeholders within the College community, and facilitate referral and assessment procedures;
• delivering intervention, teach students, and assist teachers with curriculum differentiation;
• collaborating with class teachers and other relevant people to assist in the design, implementation, and monitoring and review of adjustments, as documented in the Personalised Learning Plan;
• contributing to the provision of staff professional development and parent education programs;
• contributing to the preparation of documentation required under legislation in line with privacy, confidentiality, and disability obligations, for example, pre-enrolment documentation, and assist in the preparation of submissions for the Nationally Consistent Collection of Data (NCCD);
• supporting the development of inclusive learning environments; and
• assisting in the implementation of programs and processes to support students with disability.

The successful candidates for this position will commence January 2027. The leadership appointment is for a two year term, with an ongoing teaching position associated with these appointments. This leadership position attracts a Position of Leadership Allowance and generous time release per cycle.

The positions are full-time positions, which include a teaching load (part-time applications FTE 0.8 and above may be considered). The positions may be based at the Bundoora or Preston campus.

About You

The successful candidate for this role will be a suitably qualified and experienced teacher who has specialist training and expertise working with neurodivergent learners and students with disabilities. They will have excellent organisational skills together with interpersonal and communication skills. Experience working independently and in collaborative partnership with teams of teachers is also essential for this role.

A strong knowledge of teaching and learning processes, study skills, organisational skills and evidence of delivering effective targeted interventions are all desirable. The successful candidate will also be committed to the full life of the school and support of its Christian ethos.

All Staff are expected to support and participate in the faith life of the College, including commitment to the College’s Mission, ethos, and participate in ongoing professional development and learning.

Candidates will be required to have, and maintain, VIT registration for the duration of their employment.

Please view the Position Description for further details about the role and the selection criteria.

Application Requirements

In preparing an application, please read the advertisement and position description carefully to ensure that you can demonstrate your ability to meet the position requirements and have a good understanding of the role.

Applications must include:

• a covering letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria including your skills, qualifications and experience relevant to the role; together with
• a current Curriculum Vitae.

For enquiries please contact the Director of Human Resources via email: recruitment@parade.vic.edu.au, or phone: 94683300.

To apply for this position, please visit the Employment Page on the College website and select 'Apply'.

Parade College acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the traditional custodians of the lands where we live, learn and work.

This community is committed to the safety, wellbeing and protection of all children in our care.

Parade College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.