Wellbeing and Culture Program Leader - Unity College, CALOUNDRA
Date: 9 Oct 2025
Location: CALOUNDRA WEST, QLD, AU, 4551
Company: Brisbane Catholic Education
About Brisbane Catholic Education
Brisbane Catholic Education (BCE) is a vibrant learning community within the Archdiocese, employing over 12,000 people across a diverse range of positions. As the largest provider of Catholic education in Queensland, BCE is dedicated to delivering high-quality education from Prep to Year 12. Through strong partnerships with parents, governments, and the wider community, BCE fosters social responsibility, self-discipline and Catholic values in all its students. We offer a supportive working culture where care for the individual is an important part of our ethos. Arrive at work every day to a welcoming and compassionate environment, knowing that you'll be supported to take care of what's important to you. Learn more about Brisbane Catholic Education.
About our school
Unity College is a P-12 Ecumenical College, in the Catholic and Uniting Church traditions, based in Caloundra. As part of Brisbane Catholic Education, our co-educational College aims to be a welcoming and supportive community of people who respect ourselves, each other and the environment. Our school seeks to provide a holistic education, striving for excellence through the teaching and demonstration of the Christian message. We are a school which provides a student-focussed education in a safe environment, and which creates equal opportunity for all to develop their full potential. Explore our school website to learn more about us.
Summary
The Program Leader supports the school’s mission by leading specific programs that foster student and community development. This includes coordinating staff, monitoring outcomes, and building partnerships in line with the school’s values.
- Location: Unity College, Caloundra
- Start date: 21 January 2026
- Work hours: 30 hours/week
- Salary: $86,601 - $124,725 per annum + ML Tier 4 Allowance + superannuation
- Full Time Continuing
- Ad close date: 30 October 2025
- Contact: pscaloundra@bne.catholic.edu.au
About the opportunity
Unity College, Caloundra is seeking an Wellbeing and Culture Program Leader.
This is a continuing teaching appointment, with a one year initial appointment as Wellbeing and Culture Program Leader, concluding at the end of the current triennium (December 2026). Two subsequent three-year appointments as Wellbeing and Culture Program Leader can be offered subject to satisfactory performance in the position and the ongoing existence of the position.
In this position you will be responsible for:
- Lead the designated program in the school.
- Provide professional development and monitor improvement of teachers’ professional practice in areas of identified need in conjunction with Senior Leadership.
- Induct new teachers within the program (or supervise the induction where it is undertaken by another experienced teacher).
- Coordinate the work of staff engaged in delivering the designated program in the light of the values and ethos of the school.
- Regularly communicate with stakeholders (students, parents, school staff and other personnel) to ensure the smooth operation of the program.
- Organise program activities including resources, transport, operations, staff, etc.
- Keep abreast of best practice in the program area through on-going professional reading and research and providing for the professional learning of staff in line with these developments.
- Coordinate the program's evaluation and review.
- Manage the performance of staff through on-going professional discourse, collegial support, observation of practice, facilitation of reflective responses to issues, and formal and informal goal setting and appraisal.
- Contribute to the leadership of the school through active participation in staff and middle leadership meetings, and through close collaboration with other Middle Leaders, teaching staff and appropriate Senior Leadership personnel to review school program.
- Manage financial and material resources within the area of responsibility including the formulation of budgets and the expenditure of allocated funds.
About you
To be successful in this position you will bring relevant contemporary skills and experience including:
- An experience teacher with a minimum of 5 years teaching experience.
- Proven ability to lead school programs and ensure smooth operations while fostering professional development for staff.
- Experience in managing program logistics, including resources, transport, and operational needs.
- Familiarity with best practices in education, supported by ongoing research and learning.
- Competence in evaluating programs and managing staff performance through professional discourse and goal setting.
- Strong leadership skills, financial management proficiency, and effective stakeholder engagement.
Eligibility and Safeguarding requirements:
- Eligibility to work in Australia for the duration of the appointment
- Current registration with Queensland College of Teachers
Why choose BCE
Join us and be part of the largest Catholic Diocese in Queensland, nurturing your personal and professional development goals. As a valued member of our organisation, enjoy these and other rewards:
- Opportunities for career advancement and professional development
- Competitive remuneration and flexible work arrangements (position dependent)
- Access to targeted AI tools and training with a focus on innovation and strong ethical standards. Learn more here: The Rome Call for AI Ethics and Microsoft Australia News Centre
- Salary packaging and salary-sacrificing options
- Active staff social club and wellness programs
- Personal support for our employees and families through the Employee Assistance Program.
Please note applications for this position may be considered as they are received, and an appointment made prior to the advertised close date.
Everyone at BCE models and fosters a commitment to the safeguarding of children and promotes a culture where student protection is everyone’s responsibility. The Archdiocese of Brisbane has standards of conduct for workers to maintain a safe and healthy environment for children. Our commitment to these standards requires that we conduct working with children checks and background referencing for all persons who will engage in direct and regular involvement with children and young people and/or adults-at-risk. The organisation is fully committed to child safety and has a zero tolerance to abuse of children or adults-at-risk.
Equity and inclusion are at the core of our Catholic values and we recognise the benefits of a diverse workforce. We encourage and welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply for this position.
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