Education Officer: Enhancing Catholic Identity

Catholic Education Ballarat; Ballarat; Sur place; AUD 80 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Flexible workplace

Ongoing professional learning

Collaborative team environment

Growth opportunities

Résumé du poste

Catholic Education Ballarat is seeking an Education Officer: Enhancing Catholic Identity to support the design, development, and evaluation of frameworks, resources and professional learning strengthening Catholic identity across Catholic schools.

The role collaborates with school and system leaders to integrate Religious Education curriculum, formation programs, and faith-based professional learning, grounded in Gospel values and open to diverse communities.

Qualifications

• Deep understanding of Catholic theology and mission in education.
• Significant experience with Religious Education curriculum and pedagogy.
• Ability to lead dialogical and inquiry-based learning approaches.
• Experience designing and evaluating Religious Education curriculum and resources.

Responsabilités

• Support development and refinement of diocesan Catholic Identity frameworks.
• Design and develop RE curriculum resources aligned with contemporary practice.
• Assist in delivering Formation for Mission programs and learning opportunities.
• Support accreditation pathways for educators and leaders.
• Develop professional learning resources and implementation tools.

Connaissances

Catholic Identity

Religious Education

Collaboration

Data analysis

MS 365

Outils

Data viz tools

Description du poste

Education Officer: Enhancing Catholic Identity

Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Full Time

Applications Close: 6 November 2026

Shape the future of Catholic education through Religious Education, formation and Catholic identity leadership.

Education Officer: Enhancing Catholic Identity

About the Role

The Education Officer: Enhancing Catholic Identity works within the Catholic Identity and Mission Team to support the design, development, implementation and evaluation of frameworks, resources and professional learning that strengthen Catholic identity across Catholic Dialogue Schools.

This strategic role contributes to the integration of Religious Education curriculum, Formation for Mission, accreditation pathways and Catholic identity enhancement across the Diocese. Working closely with school and system leaders, you will help shape contemporary approaches to Catholic education that are grounded in the Gospel while engaging confidently with the diverse experiences and worldviews of today's communities.

Some of the Key Responsibilities of this Role Will Include

• 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.
• Opportunity to contribute to the future direction of Catholic education across Western Victoria;
• Collaborative and mission-driven team environment;
• Professional growth through engagement in strategic system-wide initiatives;
• Flexible and contemporary workplace with access to ongoing professional learning;
• Supportive organisational culture committed to innovation, partnership and continuous improvement.

Key Selection Criteria

• Deep understanding of Catholic theology and the mission of Catholic education;
• Demonstrated 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 the 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;
• Demonstrated experience designing and implementing organisational frameworks that support improvement and growth;
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills with the ability to translate complex information into practical actions;
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 applications, particularly collaboration, resource development and data visualisation tools.

Applicants Will Be Required to Submit

• Resume;
• Response addressing the Key Selection Criteria.

For a Confidential Discussion About the Role Contact

Kate Lawry -Leader: Catholic Identity and Mission0428 359 854

Applications Close

6th November 2026

Guided by our vision of “the pursuit of fullness of life for all,” DOBCEL is committed to inclusion and the safety, wellbeing, and protection of all children and young people in our care. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds who support Catholic education and value the unique contributions of each person.

Affiliation: Catholic
Teaching Level: Not applicable

The Diocese of Ballarat is a diverse and geographically extensive Diocese, which covers the western third of Victoria. Catholic schools have a valued and rich tradition of education to countless thousands of students spanning the past 150 years. Today there are sixty four primary and secondary schools educating fifteen thousand two hundred students in communities across the Diocese.