Head of People and Integrity: Canterbury College (QLD)

Permanent full-time job at Hutton Consulting (Melbourne VIC, Australia)

Located in Waterford, Queensland, Canterbury College is a dynamic, independent, co-educational Anglican school with a reputation for academic excellence, pastoral care and innovation, within a caring, values-driven community. Founded in 1987 and set on a spacious campus south of Brisbane, Canterbury College educates students from Pre-Kindy to Year 12. Guided by its “World Ready” philosophy and Anglican ethos, the College nurtures confident, compassionate and future-focused graduates. Staff culture is equally important, with wellbeing, professionalism and continuous growth central to the College’s success.

Closing date February 8, 2026
Location Level 1, Queens Rd, Melbourne VIC, Australia
Type Full-Time
Status Permanent
Contact Tracey Hickey
0402 157 556
tracey.hickey@hutton.education

About this job

The Head of People and Integrity reports to the Principal and leads a multidisciplinary team across Human Resources, Risk and Compliance, Legal Affairs, and Safeguarding. This key executive role provides strategic and operational leadership and advice to ensure Canterbury College continues to meet its legal, regulatory and pastoral obligations while cultivating a positive, accountable and high-performing workplace culture. The successful candidate will work collaboratively across the Executive, Board and College community to build capacity, refine systems and uphold the College’s commitment to care, integrity and excellence.

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate:

  • A commitment to the Anglican ethos and support of the Canterbury College vision, mission and values.
  • Proven experience in HR leadership and industrial relations, with the ability to provide expert legal, risk and compliance advice within an independent school or similar environment.
  • High-level communication and negotiation skills and the ability to build trust and collaborate effectively with senior leaders, regulators and external partners.
  • Strong commitment to continuous professional development, with the capacity to coach leaders, resolve complex issues, lead staff wellbeing initiatives, and promote a positive workplace culture.
  • Strategic planning skills to develop and implement HR strategy and workforce planning, build frameworks, lead change, and refine systems and processes across multiple portfolios.
  • Knowledge of Queensland education legislation and familiarity with school frameworks and ethos (desirable).

Offered as a full-time, five-year executive contract, applicants must have the right to work in Australia and hold relevant tertiary qualifications in Law, Human Resources, Business, or a related field.

Canterbury College has zero tolerance for child abuse and is committed to providing a child safe environment where children and young people are safe and feel safe, as outlined in the Child Protection Policy.

Hutton Consulting Australia is partnering with Canterbury College in the search and selection process for this position. For a confidential discussion regarding the application process and to receive the Candidate Information Pack, please contact Tracey Hickey on 0402 157 556 or tracey.hickey@hutton.education

Applications close 5:00pm on Sunday 8 February 2026.

Please ONLY APPLY directly via Hutton Consulting Australia’s website at: https://hutton.education/opportunities/

 

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