Education Officer: Elevate Catholic Identity & Learning

Catholic Education Office Diocese of Ballarat; Ballarat; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Education Officer: Enhancing Catholic Identity at Catholic Education Office Diocese of Ballarat (Ballarat VIC) works with the Catholic Identity and Mission Team to design, develop, implement and evaluate frameworks, resources and professional learning that strengthen Catholic identity across Catholic Dialogue Schools.

This strategic role partners with school and system leaders to integrate Religious Education, Formation for Mission and accreditation pathways, shaping contemporary approaches

Qualifications

• Deep understanding of Catholic theology and the mission of Catholic education.
• Expertise in Religious Education curriculum and contemporary pedagogical approaches.
• Significant experience leading dialogical and inquiry-based approaches to learning.
• Experience in Religious Education curriculum design, implementation and evaluation.
• Understanding of Catholic identity frameworks and use of ECSI and other evidence sources.
• Experience developing formation programs, resources and professional learning for educators.
• Highly developed collaboration, communication and relationship-building skills.
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking with translating complex information into practical actions.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 applications, collaboration and data visualisation tools.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the development, implementation and refinement of diocesan Catholic Identity frameworks;
• Designing and developing Religious Education curriculum resources aligned with contemporary educational practice;
• Assisting in the development and delivery of Formation for Mission programs and learning opportunities;
• Supporting accreditation pathways that foster professional growth and Catholic identity formation for educators and leaders;
• Developing professional learning, resources and implementation tools that strengthen educator capability;
• Analysing Catholic identity data, including ECSI and other evidence sources, to inform school improvement;
• Collaborating with key stakeholders to embed dialogue, theological reasoning, inquiry and encounter within Religious Education;
• Contributing to strategic initiatives aligned with DOBCEL Strategy 2035.

Skills

Catholic theology understanding

Mission of Catholic education

Dialogue and inquiry-based learning

Collaboration and relationship skills

Strategic thinking

Data-informed decision making

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

The Education Officer: Enhancing Catholic Identity at Catholic Education Office Diocese of Ballarat (Ballarat VIC) works with the Catholic Identity and Mission Team to design, develop, implement and evaluate frameworks, resources and professional learning that strengthen Catholic identity across Catholic Dialogue Schools.

This strategic role partners with school and system leaders to integrate Religious Education, Formation for Mission and accreditation pathways, shaping contemporary approaches