Program Leader: Pathways (Tier 3) - Chisholm Catholic College, CORNUBIA
Date: 25 Jul 2025
Location: CORNUBIA, QLD, AU, 4130
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
Chisholm Catholic College is a co-educational Secondary College established in the Logan City suburb of Cornubia in 1992. Our College motto is Live Christ Challenge, following the lived example of Caroline Chisholm and Jesus. Our College charism and values have been established on a genuine belief in creating FAMILY -Faith, Ambition, Commitment, Integrity, Love and mercy. Our aim is to create independent, self-directed and reflective learners who can contribute positively to our ever-changing world. Our talented and pastoral teachers are committed to inspiring our students and to providing a truly holistic education. As innovative and creative educators, our teachers play an important part in realising the vision of Chisholm Catholic College. Explore our school website to learn more about us.
Summary
The Program Leader advances the school's mission by managing academic, cultural, or outreach programs, ensuring processes align with school values and fostering community connections.
- Location: Chisholm Catholic College - Cornubia (S)
- Start date: 25/08/2025
- Work hours: 30.00
- Salary: $86,601 - $124,725 per annum + Tier 3 ML Allowance + super (commensurate with experience)
- Status: Full-time
- Ad close date: 24/08/25
- Contact: (07) 3209 0700
About the opportunity
The Program Leader - Pathways provides leadership and service to students across all year levels, though there is an emphasis on directly supporting students in the Senior Years. Their key role is to develop a culture of pathways within the College.
Ideally, the Program Leader - Pathways will possess a qualification or has the desire to gain a qualification that permits counselling on careers and pathways, such as a Graduate Certificate in Education (Career Development and Counselling).
In this position you will be responsible for:
- Lead the designated program in the school.
- Supervise teachers engaged in the program throughout the school.
- Induct new teachers within the program (or supervise the induction where it is undertaken by another experienced teacher).
- Monitor program outcomes for students and address areas of concern through appropriate interventions.
- 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.
- Supervise the quality of staff within the Program through collegial support, advice, observation and facilitation of reflective response to issues.
- Contribute to the leadership of the school through active participation in staff and middle leadership meetings.
- 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:
- Eligibility to work within Australia for the period of appointment.
- Be a committed, practicing Catholic, or in an ecumenical school, a committed, practicing member of one of the faith traditions represented in that ecumenical school.
- Demonstrated leadership in school-based programs and support for staff professional development.
- Strong communication skills to effectively engage with students, parents, staff, and stakeholders.
- Organisational expertise in managing logistics, resources, and budgets within program areas.
- Commitment to professional learning and implementation of best practices in education.
- Active contribution to school leadership and fostering a collaborative work environment.
Eligibility and Safeguarding requirements:
- Eligibility to work in Australia for the duration of the appointment
- Hold a Paid Employee Positive Notice Blue Card prior to commencement.
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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