Senior Education Advisor - Early Years (Prep-2)
Date: 28 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 Learning, Teaching and Curriculum team plays a pivotal role in advancing educational excellence within Brisbane Catholic Education (BCE). The team leverages data and research-informed insights to provide policy and guiding direction to support schools in nurturing student learning and wellbeing. Through advice, resourcing, and professional learning, the team enables schools to engage in action and agency towards excellence and equity for all learners, whilst maintaining legislative and system learning and teaching requirements.
Summary
Showcase your ability as the Senior Education Advisor – Early Years (Prep – 2) and play a pivotal role in shaping the learning journey of our youngest students. This role is central to supporting Brisbane Catholic Education (BCE) schools in delivering high-quality, research-informed early years education that aligns with strategic priorities and compliance standards.
- Location: BCE Office - Woolloongabba
- Work hours: Full-time | Flexible working arrangements available
- Salary: $133,553 - $148,385 + super
- Status: Permanent (continuing)
- Ad Close Date 09 June 2025
- Contact: CareersBCE@bne.catholic.edu.au
About the opportunity
In this position you will be responsible for:
- Provide targeted professional advice, learning, and resources to school leaders, teachers, and families across BCE schools (Prep – Year 2).
- Lead the design and delivery of professional development initiatives aligned with BCE’s strategic plans and curriculum compliance.
- Use data-driven insights and research-informed practices to enhance educational outcomes and inform decision-making.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to embed sustainable practices and pedagogical principles across schools.
- Provide strategic advice and lead projects that shape policy, influence direction, and improve organisational practices.
- Analyse complex data to deliver recommendations at system, school, and year/band levels.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to support strategic outcomes.
- Partner with school leadership teams and BCEO staff to support Early Years initiatives and transitions.
- Monitor and evaluate the impact of programs and initiatives on student achievement, engagement, and wellbeing.
About you
To be successful in this position you will bring relevant contemporary skills and experience including:
- 5+ years of work experience with demonstrated competence in Early Years Education.
- Demonstrated success in leading educational initiatives, building capacity in others, and providing specialised advice in Early Years Education within a school context.
- Leading a variety of projects to meet operational outcomes.
- Analytical in your approach to problem solving.
- Written specialised reports and committee papers on projects you have led.
- Worked with multiple stakeholders and leadership teams in your area of specialty.
- Relevant Degree qualifications in Education.
- Additional Post Graduate level qualifications in a specialist area (desirable).
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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