Head of Health and Medical Sciences Pathways Program

Full time position to commence in 2026.

Canterbury College is a high-performing award-winning Anglican ELC to 12 school serving the dynamic growth corridor of Logan northern Gold Coast the Scenic Rim and southern is an unrelenting focus in the school on all-roundedness in our students reflecting that academics sport performing arts service and leadership are core dimensions of a Canterbury education.

Lead a pioneering program thats shaping the future of health and medical education. Were seeking a visionary and passionate Head of Health and Medical Sciences Pathways Program to spearhead an innovative initiative supporting students aspiring to careers in medicine allied health and biomedical sciences. This is a rare opportunity to break new ground and inspire the next generation of health professionals.

This role would suit a teacher with curriculum leadership and guidance/careers counselling experience wishing to make an impact as an emerging middle leader. You will foster partnerships with alumni universities and industry professionals to provide authentic future-focused learning and career development opportunities for students in Years 912.

Responsibilities Include:

• Design and lead a pioneering Health and Medical Sciences Pathways Program that sparks student interest from Year 9 and evolves into a comprehensive multi-year initiative.
• Align curriculum and enrichment activities with university prerequisites and emerging health industry trends to ensure students are future-ready.
• Embed health careers guidance into subject selection academic counselling and pastoral care supporting personalised student pathways.
• Establish and coordinate alumni mentoring for current students in a range of allied health professions and curate real-world insights from health professionals.
• Engage with students parents and colleagues to support a positive learning community.
• Establish and nurture partnerships with leading universities and health sector employers to provide students with access to hospital visits work experience early-entry schemes and industry exposure.
• Promote diverse tertiary entry pathways including rural/regional entry schemes and alternate health degrees across Queensland and interstate.
• Evaluate and report on program success through destination tracking participation data and annual impact reports to the Executive Team.
• Develop a culture of high expectations for all students by modelling appropriate dress language behaviour and communication practices.
• Through the Communities of Practice (CoPs) teams be active and engaged in sharing practice and raising the bar of student achievement.

Key Selection Criteria:

• Proven leadership or coordination experience within a school or tertiary environment
• Strong understanding of tertiary pathways in allied health and medicine
  
• Ability to lead programs with clarity innovation and data-driven evaluation.
• Familiarity with UCAT MMI and health-related university admissions processes.
  
• Have a willingness to be part of a well-established and collaborative team.
• Have an active interest in and commitment to the education of our students.
• Proven ability to conduct oneself in a way which develops personal respect respect for the College and the teaching profession.

Essential Qualifications:

• Credibility and track record in curriculum development in a Health or Science related field.

• Significant experience in teaching with a background in science health or careers education.

• Current Queensland College of Teacher Registration.