Presbyterian Ladies' College · Victoria
Head of the Centre for Innovation & Research, PLC Melbourne
SecondaryHead of Faculty / Department
Presbyterian Ladies’ College Melbourne seeks an inaugural Head to establish and lead its Centre for Innovation and Research across ELC to Year 12. This full-time executive role is based in Melbourne’s east and is offered on a negotiable-start, five-year fixed-term contract. The role suits an education leader with research expertise, VIT registration or eligibility, and experience in coaching, digital learning and AI.
- Leads research and innovation across ELC to Year 12
- Five-year fixed-term executive appointment
- Focus on coaching, digital learning and AI
- Postgraduate qualifications expected
Closes in 9 days
Applications close 13 Nov 2026.
Read the full listing and applyOpens Teachers On Net, where the school takes applications.
About the role
This full-time executive role will establish and lead PLC Melbourne’s Centre for Innovation and Research across ELC to Year 12. The five-year fixed-term appointment will set the Centre’s research priorities, partnerships, programs and budget, while leading teacher coaching, professional inquiry, digital learning, artificial intelligence and evaluation of impact. The Head will report to the Principal, join the Executive, and work with students, staff and educational leaders; the commencement date is negotiable.
What they’re looking for
- Educational research expertise across ELC to Year 12
- Experience translating research into teaching, learning and wellbeing practice
- Leadership of innovation, digital learning and artificial intelligence initiatives
- Ability to build coaching, inquiry and professional development programs
- University and professional partnership development experience
- Support for PLC’s Christian ethos, values and inclusive culture
About the school
Presbyterian Ladies’ College Melbourne is a Christian independent school for girls, founded in 1875. Its 16-hectare campus in Melbourne’s east supports learning, wellbeing and personal development, with boarding available from Year 7.
How to apply
Apply directly through Hutton Consulting Australia’s opportunities website, including the requested application materials; a candidate information pack is available from the recruitment consultancy. Applications close at 5pm AEDT on Friday 13 November 2026.
Written by Teachroles from the school’s listing. AI can make mistakes; check the original before you apply.
The role
- Sector
- Secondary
- Role
- Head of Faculty / Department
- Hours
- full time
- Tenure
- permanent
- Listed
- 2 Nov 2026
In the school’s words
“PLC Melbourne seeks an inaugural Head to establish its Centre for Innovation and Research and advance educational practice. Established in 1875, Presbyterian Ladies’ College (PLC), Melbourne, is a Christian independent school with a longstanding commitment to girls’ education. Its 16-hectare…”
The school
- Address
- BURWOOD, VIC