Senior Education Advisor - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education
Date: 12 Mar 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.
About our team
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education is part of Student Learning and Wellbeing function, offering support to schools to enhance outcomes for First Nations students and to create the conditions for all BCE staff to develop their Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultural Capabilities. The First Nations team provide holistic support for schools in implementing the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander content and cross curriculum priorities in the Australian curriculum, engaging with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families and communities, supporting schools in the Reconciliation Action Planning cycle, leading schools to create culturally safe environments and supporting First Nations students to achieve, feel valued, have a sense of belonging and pride in their cultural identity. The First Nations team also supports BCE staff in understanding and engaging with reconciliation initiatives, acknowledging, and celebrating significant Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander events and anniversaries, reflecting on and challenging attitudes, perspectives and practices to create more inclusive organisational environments and processes reflective of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples’ perspectives, ways of working and ways of knowing.
Summary
Brisbane Catholic Education is seeking two Senior Education Advisers – Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education to provide strategic, system‑wide leadership in advancing culturally responsive practice and improving educational outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students across Prep to Year 12. These influential roles support the implementation of BCE’s Molum Sabe Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education Strategy by partnering with schools, office teams and community stakeholders to build staff cultural capability, embed First Nations perspectives across curriculum and practice, and strengthen student learning, engagement and wellbeing outcomes.
- Location: BCEO Woolloongabba
- Work hours: Fulltime | Flexible Working Arrangement Available
- Status: Permanent | Commencing April 2026
- Two Positions Available
- Salary: $137,560 - $152,836 plus super
- Ad Close date: 30 March 2026
- Contact: CareersBCE@bne.catholic.edu.au
About the opportunity
In this position you will:
- Lead and advise on the system‑wide implementation of the Molum Sabe Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education Strategy
- Provide high‑level strategic advice to influence policy, organisational practices and system priorities
- Act as a subject matter expert in culturally responsive education, cultural safety and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives
- Partner with schools to support curriculum design, professional learning and Multi‑Tiered Systems of Support
- Analyse data and research to inform evidence‑based recommendations
- Develop and maintain strong partnerships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, organisations and stakeholders
- Support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander student voice, mentoring, pathways and vocational education initiatives
- Build staff capability across schools and office teams through targeted professional learning and resource development
About you
To be successful in this position you will bring relevant contemporary skills and experience including:
- Strong experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and education contexts
- Demonstrated understanding of Indigenous knowledges systems, cultures, histories, languages and identities
- Experience in developing the cultural capabilities of non-First Nations staff through evidence based and co-design approaches
- Demonstrated expertise in culturally responsive pedagogy, First Nations content in the curriculum and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander education initiatives
- Proven ability to build trust and credibility with school leaders, educators and community stakeholders
- Highly developed written and verbal communication skills, including the preparation of briefings, reports and presentations
- A commitment to continuous improvement, reflection and strengthening culturally responsive practice
- Tertiary qualifications in education or related field and/or previous experience in a similar position would be highly regarded
Eligibility and Safeguarding requirements:
- Brisbane Catholic Education considers that being an Aboriginal person and/or a Torres Strait Islander person is a genuine occupational requirement for this position under Section 25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 (Qld) as amended
- Eligibility to work in Australia
- Full registration with Queensland College of Teachers (QCT) or Positive Notice Blue Card
- Valid QLD Drivers License
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
- Salary packaging and salary-sacrificing options
- Personal support for our employees and families through the Employee Assistance Program.
- Fitness Passport access
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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