Director of Skills and Training

Job Description

St Brendan’s College, Yeppoon, is seeking a Director of Skills and Training to lead the dynamic vocational education team, commencing January 2026. 

About St Brendan's College

St Brendan's College, Yeppoon is a leading Catholic secondary school, operating in the tradition of Edmund Rice. We are a day and boarding school for boys from Years 7 to 12, located on a beautiful 300-acre campus only minutes to the beaches of Yeppoon and only a 30-minute drive from Rockhampton. The beautiful Capricorn Coast region is renowned for its quality of life and St Brendan’s provides an ideal setting for those seeking a harmonious blend of career satisfaction and personal fulfillment. 

We offer a supportive and dynamic work environment where staff members can build fulfilling, long-term careers. We foster a strong sense of community that values, supports, and celebrates our people, helping each individual thrive personally and professionally.

Executive Principal, Mr Robert Corboy, invites you to join the passionate team of staff at St Brendan’s College, a school built on Opportunities, Pathways, Brotherhood and Belonging for all.

Join us in creating a lasting impact in the lives of our students and experience the rewards of being part of a truly exceptional community. 


About the Role

The Director of Skills and Training is responsible for overseeing the school's operations as a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) to ensure compliance with national standards, managing staff, and overseeing the delivery of quality vocational education and training (VET) programs that lead to nationally recognised qualifications. The successful candidate will drive continuous improvement, and foster strong relationships with staff, students, parents, external RTOs and industry to support meaningful and successful vocational pathways.

Essential Criteria

  • Queensland College of Teachers Registration.
  • An understanding of RTO and VET requirements. 

Position Description  (copy and paste link below) :

https://stbrendans.elmotalent.com.au/uploads/stbrendans/files/Director%20of%20Skills%20and%20Training.pdf

If you believe this role aligns with your skills and experience, we encourage you to submit your application today through our website: www.stbrendans.qld.edu.au/employment/vacancies-jobs-employment

Please provide the following in your application:

  • Cover letter outlining why you are applying for the position.
  • Resume including two professional referees

Applications close: 5 December 2025

St Brendan’s College reserves the right to reduce the application period or remove the job advertisement early should a suitable applicant be found. 

What We Offer:

  • Supportive and collaborative work environment.
  • Access to professional development and career advancement opportunities.
  • Competitive salary and benefits package.
  • Make a significant impact on the health and wellbeing of our students.

Contact Information

For more information or a confidential conversation about the position please contact Anne Campbell, Human Resources Manager, humanresources@sbc.qld.edu.au

Other Information

St Brendan's College is committed to ensuring the safety, wellbeing and dignity of all children and young people.  As a part of this commitment, all applicants will be subject to mandatory screening. These screening checks will be consistent with Edmund Rice Education Australia's commitment to child protection policies and procedures and Government legislated requirements.  

For all positions advertised the successful applicants will need to actively support the Catholic Ethos of the College. Successful applicants will be expected to comply with the EREA Safeguarding Program, and their legal obligations with respect to the reporting of child safety incidents or concerns.  

Successful applicants will be required to possess a valid and current Working with Children Card, or the necessary exemption status, prior to commencing any work for the College.  

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

St Brendan's College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.