Senior Education Advisor - Inclusive Education

Description:

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. .

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 opportunity to join a dynamic multidisciplinary team with a focus on Primary schools across Northern Brisbane, Sunshine Coast, Fraser Coast and Burnett areas to support schools in the area of inclusive education.

• Location: BCEO Woolloongabba
• Salary: $133,554.00 - $148,386.00 + super
• Status: Full Time Continuing | 38 hrs week | Flexible working arrangements available
• Ad Close date: 9 April 2025
• Contact: CareersBCE@bne.catholic.edu.au

About the opportunity

In this position you will be responsible for:

• Work in partnership with school-based role holders and leadership teams as part of a multidisciplinary team across the area of inclusive education.
• Support the implementation of policy, influence direction, and organisational practices and procedures, and operational outcomes.
• Develop strategies to provide sound advice to improve organisational performance by undertaking high-level reviews/investigations as identified.
• Prepare specialised and technical reports and committee papers on significant projects, research or policy development.
• Offer tailored support for schools in learning and teaching through various methods like coaching, co-teaching, and professional learning networks to enhance inclusive education.
• Provide guidance and support during key school transition points, such as starting school, moving between year levels, entering secondary school, and transitioning to post-school opportunities.
• Analyze school data to challenge perspectives, explore alternative actions, and determine organizational and operational needs on complex and strategic issues.

About you

To be successful in this position you will bring relevant contemporary skills and experience including:

• Experience in working in the area of inclusive education within a school environment.
• Demonstrated experience in providing specialised advice and support to schools on the implementation of effective and expected practices in inclusive education.
• Leading a variety of projects to meet operational outcomes.
• Sound knowledge and understanding of curriculum, professional practices, relevant legislation, initiatives and current research in inclusive education. Demonstrated experience in implementing policy and strategic directions to support student learning.
• Demonstrated knowledge and effective application of evidence based practices in inclusive education.
• Ability to build productive relationships with school leaders and teachers to promote inclusive education practices.
• Degree qualifications in education, with post-graduate qualifications in inclusive education or a similar relevant field preferred.
• A Current Australian Driver's Licence

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, :

• 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:

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• 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 . 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 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 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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