Head of Strategy and Operations

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Date: 30 Mar 2025

Location: WOOLLOONGABBA, QLD, AU, 4102

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 team 
The Strategy and Sustainability Team drives BCE’s strategy by developing and guiding transformational programs that positively impact learning, performance, and wellbeing in schools, as well as business resilience in the organization. As part of the Office of the Chief Operating Officer, the team provides expert advice and consultancy in strategic planning, performance monitoring and reporting, innovative change, market research and analysis, problem solving, scenario planning, and future planning and growth.

Summary

Join Brisbane Catholic Education (BCE) as the Head of Strategy and Operations, where you will lead strategic initiatives that foster innovation, build strategic partnerships, and drive system-wide growth and operational excellence at scale across our 146 schools. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on Catholic education in the Archdiocese of Brisbane.

  • Location: BCE Office - Woolloongabba
  • Work hours: Full-time, flexible working arrangements available
  • Salary: $275,000 to $314,000 total package including super and access to a motor vehicle
  • Status: Permanent (continuing)

About the opportunity

In this position, you will be responsible for:

  • Providing system-wide strategic direction, planning, and operational oversight to ensure alignment with BCE’s vision, mission and values.
  • Leading the design and delivery of strategic initiatives that foster innovation, build strategic partnership and enhance operational excellence.
  • Enhancing system-wide transformation efforts to drive effectiveness and sustainable growth.
  • Overseeing organisational planning and performance monitoring to ensure accountability, alignment and continuous improvement.
  • Fostering cross functional collaboration and aligning initiatives to deliver shared strategic outcomes.

About you

To be successful in this position, you will bring relevant contemporary skills and experience including:

  • Proven experience in strategic leadership, planning and operational oversight, with a focus on delivery and execution.
  • Experience in developing and implementing innovative, system-wide solutions.
  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to influence without authority to engage with stakeholders and lead cross-functional collaboration effectively.
  • Demonstrated experience in leading change management initiatives to support the implementation of strategic plans and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
  • Bachelor's Degree in Education, Business Administration, or a related field (Master's Degree highly desirable).

 

Eligibility and Safeguarding requirements:

  • Eligibility to work in Australia for the duration of the appointment
  • Positive Notice Blue Card for working with Children

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.

Korn Ferry are supporting BCE for this executive appointment. To enquire or apply please submit your CV and Cover Letter to Lachie Ansell at BCEstrategy@kornferry.com or apply https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/4191886584

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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