Senior Education Advisor - Rural and Regional Schools
Date: 29 Aug 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
Brisbane Catholic Education looking for a strategic and inspiring Senior Education Advisor to support schools and teaching staff in navigating the unique challenges and opportunities of rural and regional contexts. This role is central to driving school improvement, fostering teacher excellence, and building strong community and industry partnerships. Focusing on our rural and remote schools based in Laidley, Rosewood, Gatton, Boonah, Yarrabilba, and Beaudesert supporting Primary and Secondary Schools.
- Location: BCE Office - Woolloongabba
- Work hours: Full-time | Flexible working arrangements available
- Salary: $137,560 - $152,836 plus super
- Status: Fixed term | September 2025 - December 2026
- Ad close date: 15 September 2025
- Contact: CareersBCE@bne.catholic.edu.au
About the opportunity
In this position you will be responsible for:
- Lead professional learning initiatives aligned with school improvement agendas.
- Promote and support teachers pursuing Highly Accomplished and Lead Teacher (HA/LT) accreditation.
- Coach educators in evidence-based pedagogical strategies
- Coordinate the Rural & Regional Teacher Exchange Program to foster cross-school collaboration.
- Collaborate with Cluster partners to support complex student case management.
- Build and maintain professional learning networks to share best practices and solve common challenges.
- Provide strategic advice and lead projects that influence policy and organisational direction.
- Analyse school data to inform decision-making and drive performance improvements.
- Support early career teachers through mentoring and alignment with local initiatives and enterprise agreements.
About you
To be successful in this position you will bring relevant contemporary skills and experience including:
- Leading a variety of projects to meet operational outcomes.
- Analytical in your approach to problem solving.
- A collaborative approach to building capability across schools and leadership teams.
- Excellent communication and analytical skills, with the ability to influence and negotiate.
- A commitment to teacher wellbeing and community engagement.
- Passion for supporting educators in rural and regional settings.
- Tertiary qualifications in education and Experience in a school-based Middle or Senior Leadership position (highly 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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