Lead Advisor - Religious Education and Student Formation
Date: 5 May 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 Formation and Engagement Services oversees BCE’s core strategic priority to deepen the understanding of and engagement with the Catholic Tradition, Scripture, and Theology among employees, students, and families through professional development, formation and experiential opportunities, alongside the development of contemporary resources that embed the Catholic Identity Framework within BCE schools and offices. This service area is comprised of three portfolios: Religious Education and Student Formation; Leadership and Staff Formation; and Engagement and Family Formation. This service area of BCE articulates a contemporary Catholic Christian worldview, to animate the centrality of Jesus and responsibility to enact Catholic Social Teachings. This includes creation and oversight of experiential learning opportunities, including pilgrimages; In- and On-Country Encounters; and Religious Education Conferences.
Summary
Leverage your expertise in strategy and collaboration across Brisbane Catholic Education, driving enhancements in operational efficiency. We are seeking a dedicated and passionate Senior Religious Education Leader to join our team. This role is pivotal in deepening the knowledge of the Catholic Tradition, Scripture, and Theology among teachers and students. The successful candidate will lead engaging professional development and formation opportunities, fostering a greater understanding of the Catholic Tradition and its role in Catholic education.
- Location: BCE Office - Woolloongabba
- Work hours: Full-time | Flexible working arrangements available
- Salary: $150,828 - $167,580 + super
- Status: permanent (continuing)
About the opportunity
In this position you will be responsible for:
- Lead and deliver strategic objectives affecting the organisational direction to enhance Religious Education, Catholic Perspectives across the Curriculum, and student formation. This includes designing, planning, implementing, and evaluating policies, practices, and professional learning programs.
- Collaborate on the development of recontextualised Religious Education unit samples and associated contemporary resources.
- Facilitate the implementation and evaluation of professional learning regarding the Archdiocese of Brisbane Religious Education Curriculum P-12.
- Manage and build experiential opportunities for student formation through retreats and external opportunities. Develop resources to enhance the Catholic Identity of schools.
- Consult, collaborate with and influence a diverse range of stakeholders internally and externally to share professional knowledge, build capability, and collaborate on projects.
- Lead the curation and update of Spire and external sites as key communication sources for all staff.
- Manage high performing teams across function areas to achieve team goals.
About you
To be successful in this position you will bring relevant contemporary skills and experience including:
- Undertaking the development and review of strategic processes toenhance the effectiveness of Catholic education initiatives.
- Being responsible for the implementation and delivery of strategic objectives and attainment.
- Identifying function area needs for now and the future.
- Stakeholder engagement across an organisation at a Senior level.
- Managing teams across different function areas.
- Possession of Masters level qualifications in Religious Education, Theology, leadership, spirituality, or a similar relevant field.
- A committed practising Catholic with a deep understanding of the purpose and mission of the Catholic Church and Catholic schools.
Eligibility and Safeguarding requirements:
- Eligibility to work in Australia for the duration of the appointment
- Full registration with Queensland College of Teachers (QCT) or 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.
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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