Senior Education Advisor - Coaching and Engagement
Date: 14 Oct 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
Our School Performance Cluster Partner Team collaborates within and across BCE to provide specialised, multi-disciplinary support to schools. Our goal is to enhance student learning outcomes through informed decisions and sustainable processes. We offer differentiated support and advice in learning and pedagogy, literacy, numeracy, technologies, inclusive education, engagement, and student wellbeing, with focus on compliance, improvement, and excellence in each school context.
Summary
This is an on-the-ground role where you will be out in BCE schools, actively supporting staff and making a real difference in student engagement, wellbeing, and learning outcomes. As the Senior Education Advisor – Coaching and Engagement, you will be a catalyst for organisational change, driving process improvements and building capability across schools and colleges. You’ll work directly with school teams and leaders, providing expert coaching, strategic advice, and targeted interventions. Your work will foster inclusive environments, support continuous improvement, and deliver sustainable change through evidence-informed practices.
- Location: BCE Office - Woolloongabba
- Work hours: Full-time | Flexible working arrangements available
- Salary: $137,560 - $152,836 plus super
- Status: Permanent (continuing) | Commencing November 2025
- Ad Close Date: 27 October 2025
- Contract us: CareersBCE@bne.catholic.edu.au
About the opportunity
In this position you will be responsible for:
- Advise, coach, and empower school teams, leaders, and multidisciplinary groups using a strength-based approach and the Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) framework, including Positive Behaviour for Learning (PB4L) and Levels of Teaching Response.
- Identify, create, and implement targeted interventions and strategic support to enhance student engagement, behaviour, and wellbeing, fostering safe, supportive, and inclusive learning environments.
- Analyse school-centric data within an MTSS framework to challenge perspectives, make recommendations on complex issues, and determine organisational and operational actions as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Develop and deliver strategies, training, and instructional coaching to build capability and improve organisational performance across classrooms, schools, and business areas.
- Prepare specialised, technical, and innovative responses to support schools in providing engaging learning environments for all students.
- Establish, build, and maintain internal and external relationships to share professional knowledge, expertise, and deliver on business outcomes.
- Work collaboratively with school-based role holders and leadership teams to implement multi-tiered systems of support and drive continuous improvement in student engagement, learning, and wellbeing.
About you
To be successful in this position you will bring relevant contemporary skills and experience including:
- Proven ability to develop strategies and provide sound advice to improve organisational performance
- Analytical in your approach to problem solving
- Conducted high level reviews and investigations linked to organisational performance
- Written specialised reports and committee papers on projects you have led
- Ability to provide strategic advice, coaching, and training to influence organisational practices and outcomes
- Worked with multiple stakeholders and leadership teams in your area of specialty
- Minimum 5 years classroom experience
- Postgraduate qualifications in leadership, pedagogy, curriculum, inclusive education, student wellbeing, student behaviour support, or a similar relevant field (preferred)
Eligibility and Safeguarding requirements:
- Eligibility to work in Australia for the duration of the appointment.
- Full registration with Queensland College of Teachers (QCT)
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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