Lead Education Advisor - Inclusive Education Full-time Job

About the job

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 Student Diversity and Wellbeing team develops policy, strategy, and innovation in Inclusive Education and Student Wellbeing services, providing consultancy, advice, and practical strategies to support schools. Their goal is to ensure all students can access and participate in learning, fostering a sense of belonging and engagement in the school community to maximise learning and wellbeing.

Summary

As Lead Education Advisor – Inclusive Education, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and advancing inclusive education practices across the organisation. This position is responsible for providing strategic leadership, expert advice, and professional support to ensure that students with diverse learning needs are fully engaged and able to achieve their best. You will drive policy development, lead high-performing teams, collaborate with stakeholders, and use data-driven insights to inform and improve educational outcomes. A key aspect of your work will be leading projects related to the development and implementation of literacy interventions, with particular emphasis on Tier 2 and Tier 3 support for students requiring additional assistance, in response to literacy screening data. Your work will directly influence the development and implementation of inclusive education strategies, ensuring compliance with legislative requirements and alignment with organisational priorities.

Location:BCEO Woolloongabba

Work hours:Parttime | 16 hours per week

Status: Fixed Term | December 2025 – December 2026

Salary:$155,351 - $172,606 (pro rata) plus super

Ad Close date: 29 December 2025

Contact:CareersBCE@bne.catholic.edu.au

About The Opportunity

In this position you will:

Lead specific projects focused on the development and implementation of literacy interventions, with a particular emphasis on Tier 2 and Tier 3 support strategies

Analyse organisational needs and use data-driven insights to recommend and implement improvements to policies and processes that support students with diverse learning need

Develop, implement, and review strategic initiatives, including risk management and change processes, to strengthen inclusive education outcomes

Build and maintain collaborative partnerships with school leaders, educators, parents, and external stakeholders to inform policy and drive positive change

Represent BCE in key areas such as student attainment and support for students with disabilities, advocating for inclusive practices at all levels

Optimise long-term organisational and service delivery outcomes for the system by effectively leading and supporting system-wide priorities and objectives

Oversee the development and compliance of policies, procedures, and guidelines for inclusive education, ensuring they meet legislative requirements and BCE’s Learning Framework

About You

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

Undertaking the development and review of strategic processes

Being responsible for the implementation and delivery of strategic objectives and attainment

Strong analytical skills, with the capacity to interpret data and make evidence-based recommendations for policy and process improvements

Identifying function area needs for now and the future

Experience in developing and implementing policies, procedures, and guidelines that support inclusive education and comply with legislative requirement

Stakeholder engagement across an organisation at a Senior level

Managing teams across different function areas

Tertiary qualifications in education, with post-graduate qualifications in Inclusive Education or a related field highly regarded

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

Benefits

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 acommitment to the safeguarding of childrenand 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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Brisbane Catholic Education (BCE) is a vibrant, faith-filled learning community committed to providing an education to believe in. With 146 schools and seven office locations across South East Queensland, we employ more than 12,500 dedicated staff and support over 78,000 students. We are the second largest non-government employer in Queensland.
We provide a student-centred education from Prep to Year 12, grounded in excellence, compassion and faith. Our communities are places of modern learning that create and embrace transformational change to help create a better future, advocating for justice, promoting inclusion, diversity and ecological change.
Career opportunities are available in the city, coast and country, across a wide range of roles including teaching, school support, administration, and specialist roles across IT, HR and more. When you join BCE, youll find more than just a career. Youll experience connection, purpose and the opportunity to be part of something bigger.
Learn more and explore current opportunities at bne.catholic.edu.au.