Senior Executive Advisor
Date: 5 Nov 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.
Summary
As the Senior Executive Advisor to the Education and Digital Excellence Executive (EDEE), you will play a pivotal role in providing high-level strategic support and advice to executive leadership. This position is responsible for driving key organisational strategies, initiatives, and projects across Education Excellence and Information Technology. You will facilitate communication and collaboration across departments, oversee daily operations, and ensure alignment with strategic and operational priorities.
- Location: BCEO Woolloongabba
- Work hours: Fulltime | Fulltime | Flexible working arrangements available
- Status: Permanent (continuing) | Commencing November 2025
- Salary: $155,351 - $172,606 plus super
- Ad Close date: 17 November 2025
- Contact: CareersBCE@bne.catholic.edu.au
About the opportunity
In this position you:
- Provide high-level strategic support and advice to the EDEE, ensuring effective leadership and management of day-to-day operations
- Oversee daily operations of the Office of the EDEE, managing issues and executing instructions across the organisation
- Serve as a liaison between the EDEE, other executives, leaders, employees, and external stakeholders, fostering strong relationships and collaboration
- Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies to ensure compliance with BCE policy and legislative requirements
- Collaborate with senior leadership to drive organisational success, focusing on strategy, innovation, and stakeholder engagement
- Conduct research and provide data-driven insights to inform decision-making and support strategic initiatives
- Write and review documents, presentations, executive briefing papers, and reports, ensuring quality and timelines
- Respond to and triage internal and external client requests, demonstrating a thorough understanding of internal services and Archdiocesan requirement
About you
To be successful in this position you will bring relevant contemporary skills and experience including:
- Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to provide data-driven insights and recommendations
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to liaise confidently with senior leaders, stakeholders, and cross-functional teams
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, oversee projects, and deliver high-quality work within tight deadlines
- High level of professionalism, discretion, and integrity in handling sensitive information
- Demonstrated experience in a similar support role, providing effective executive support to a C-level executive with a high level of confidentiality
- Tertiary qualifications in a related field and/or previous experience in a similar position (highly regarded but not essential)
Eligibility and Safeguarding requirements:
- Eligibility to work in Australia for the duration of the appointment
- Ability to obtain a National Criminal History check prior to commencement
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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