Manager, Planning & Development
Date: 10 Apr 2026
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.
Summary
Brisbane Catholic Education is seeking a Manager, Planning & Development to lead the strategic planning and development of our school infrastructure portfolio across the Archdiocese of Brisbane. This senior leadership role plays a critical part in shaping how and where Catholic education grows, with responsibility for master planning, demographic and enrolment analysis, land due diligence, and government funding submissions to support both new school developments and the expansion of existing sites. Reporting to the Head of Planning and Construction, you will lead the planning and development function within Corporate Services and work closely with internal and external stakeholders to deliver evidence‑based, future‑focused infrastructure outcomes.
- Location: BCEO Woolloongabba
- Work hours: Fulltime | Flexible Working Arrangements Available
- Status: Permanent (Continuing) | Commencing May 2026
- Salary: $226,380 including super and access to a vehicle
- Ad Close date: 27 April 2026
- Contact: CareersBCE@bne.catholic.edu.au
About the opportunity
In this position you will:
- Leading school master planning to inform future capital investment, delivery and maintenance
- Providing high‑level advice on demographic trends, enrolments, socio‑economic data and growth forecasting
- Managing property due diligence, land acquisition and disposal advice aligned to BCE’s strategic priorities
- Coordinating Commonwealth and State government capital funding applications
- Navigating complex governance and approval pathways across BCE, schools, parishes, the Archdiocese and CEQL
- Engaging and managing high‑calibre external consultants including architects, planners, engineers and project managers
- Collaborating closely with construction teams to support the successful delivery of school projects
- Developing and maintaining BCE’s property and facilities data to inform long‑term planning
- Provide staff with regular and effective feedback on performance and support their professional growth and development to foster a high performance team
About you
To be successful in this position you will bring relevant contemporary skills and experience including:
- Significant experience in land use planning, master planning, or large‑scale infrastructure planning
- Demonstrated ability to lead teams and specialist consultants
- Strong analytical capability across demographics, enrolment forecasting and socio‑economic data
- Proven experience working within a multi-jurisdiction or public/education sector environments
- Exceptional stakeholder management, communication and influencing skills
- Demonstrating agility in creating, executing, and adapting plans to address an organisation's evolving needs.
- An understanding of student, teacher and community experience of learning, engagement, wellbeing and faith within schools.
- Tertiary qualifications in property, urban or town planning, architecture, or a related discipline (postgraduate qualifications 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.
- Fitness Passport access – discounted membership giving you flexible access to a wide network of gyms, pools and fitness facilities for you and your family.
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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