Job Description
Hill College is seeking a Head of Experimental Learning, a leadership position responsible for encouraging unconventional, creative and exploratory approaches to learning across the Hill College community. This role recognises that some of the most valuable learning experiences occur when individuals are given the opportunity to test ideas, challenge assumptions and discover what happens when something does not go entirely according to plan.
The Head of Experimental Learning will develop and support learning experiences that encourage students and staff to explore new concepts through experimentation, trial and error. The role will promote an environment where individuals are comfortable asking unusual questions, attempting new approaches and learning from unexpected outcomes. While not every experiment will produce the intended result, the position ensures that every outcome provides an opportunity for reflection and improvement.
The successful candidate will collaborate across academic programs, student leadership and community initiatives to introduce experimental approaches into learning and development. They will support individuals and teams in developing new ideas, testing alternative solutions and evaluating the results of their work. The role will also encourage a culture where failure is treated as a valuable source of information rather than simply an unsuccessful outcome.
This position requires an innovative and adaptable leader who is comfortable with uncertainty, enjoys exploring unconventional ideas and can confidently explain why attempting something that may not work can sometimes be the most effective way to learn.
About Hill College
Founded for students by students, Hill College is an online, independent, first-class education with the foundation of preparing students for the future and vision in 2025 for putting community first through the strong commitment to community service, fundraising, and uniting to support one-another. Hill College believes in putting our people first and through our remote working environment, we promote every individual to achieve their own potential.
Requirements
Hill College ensures that our staff team are professional and are ideal for their job. To fit the nature of this job position we seek candidates to have ideally:
Demonstrated creativity and enthusiasm for exploring new approaches to learning
Experience developing, facilitating or participating in experimental or project-based activities
A willingness to challenge conventional approaches and consider alternative solutions
Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills
The ability to encourage others to learn through trial, error and experimentation
Strong communication skills and confidence working with students, staff and community teams
An appreciation for innovation, curiosity and constructive failure
The ability to balance unconventional thinking with appropriate planning and professionalism
Hill College offers professional development opportunities to all of our staff members to help them grow as an individual but also keep them up-to-date in the developing and professional world. If you are unsure that you suit any requirements but wish to obtain them, or have a vision to obtain certain points (such as training for first aid or mental health), please contact our Headmaster at charlie@hillcollege.org to discuss opportunities within the role to gain professional development.
Benefits
Not only will working at Hill College give you a high degree of personal and professional satisfaction, you will be rewarded with excellent employee benefits as outlined below.
Strong mentoring and investment in learning and development
Quality resources and leading information learning technology and support
Recognition and appreciation for contributions
Comprehensive health and wellbeing program
Access to education discounting to online shopping and services
Staff and community feedback opportunities - including survey giveaways
In return, Hill College expects all staff to be engaged, productive and collaborative in all aspects of their role. Our culture of continuous improvement develops honest communication and constructive feedback to develop essential skills, building the capacity of all. Our staff journey above and beyond each day to deliver the highest quality of service at all times.