OVERVIEW The Director of Student Futures is a senior leadership role at CREST Education, based in Clyde North, Melbourne, with responsibility for shaping and leading Futures and Careers education across two coeducational schools. The role provides strategic oversight of student pathways, wellbeing, and post-school transitions, embedding Futures education as a core component of learning, pastoral care, and student development. The position combines whole-school leadership with a small teaching allocation, contributing directly to student growth from Early Learning through Year 12. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES – Strategic leadership and program development of CREST Futures – Program coordination and service delivery of CREST Futures – Overseeing student guidance and pathways support – Parent engagement and communication – Fostering staff capability and collaboration – Partnerships and industry engagement – Oversight of systems, data and evaluation of Futures outcomes – Operational and compliance oversight for Futures pathways, including VET and Child Safety REQUIREMENTS – Desire to serve in an environment where both Christian values and academic excellence are emphasised – Registration via the Victorian Institute of Teaching – Minimum of five years of full-time teaching experience working in schools – Sound knowledge of the Victorian Curriculum, Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE), VCE Vocational Major (VCE VM), and International Baccalaureate (IB) frameworks, with the ability to apply this understanding in student pathway counselling – Strategic leadership and systems thinking – Strong understanding of career development and student pathways – Ability to lead change and build staff capability – Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills – Commitment to equity, student agency and holistic development – Prior leadership in an educational context would be an advantage WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS This role plays a critical part in ensuring students are supported to make informed, meaningful decisions about their futures in a complex educational and employment landscape. By aligning curriculum, pastoral care, and pathways guidance, the Director of Student Futures helps create coherent transitions from school to further study, training, or employment. The position also reinforces a whole-school commitment to wellbeing, equity, and student voice within a values-based educational context. BONUS: APPLICATION ADVICE – Clearly articulate your philosophy of Futures and Careers education and how it aligns with student wellbeing, agency, and holistic development. – Demonstrate your experience working across multiple curriculum frameworks and supporting diverse student pathways. – Provide concrete examples of leading change, building systems, or developing programs at a whole-school or cross-campus level. – Address your ability to engage effectively with parents, staff, and external partners, including industry or training providers. – Be prepared to discuss how your professional practice reflects a genuine commitment to the Christian ethos and child safety expectations of the organisation.