Education Officer: Inclusive Learning & Student Wellbeing

Catholic Education Ballarat; Ballarat; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Catholic Education Ballarat is seeking an experienced Education Officer: Learning Diversity / Student Wellbeing to strengthen schools' capacity to support students requiring adjustments and diverse learning needs across Western Victoria.

Reporting to the Leader: Wellbeing, you will deliver expert advice, facilitate high‑quality professional learning, and work with multidisciplinary teams to improve inclusion, engagement and outcomes for all learners across Catholic schools.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting inclusive education and contemporary evidence-based teaching practices.
• Knowledge of disability adjustments, inclusive technologies and curriculum differentiation.
• Experience building the capability of teachers and school leaders.
• Knowledge of Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) and Disability Standards for Education (DSE).
• Strong communication, relationship-building and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice to school leaders and teachers on inclusive education practices and reasonable adjustments.
• Build the capacity of educators to support students with disabilities and additional learning needs.
• Design and facilitate high-quality professional learning for school leaders and wellbeing networks.
• Support schools to implement evidence-based interventions and inclusive teaching practices.
• Consult with schools regarding NCCD requirements and quality assurance processes.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and external agencies to improve student outcomes.
• Contribute to system-wide initiatives that enhance student wellbeing, engagement and inclusion.

Skills

Inclusive education

Disability adjustments

Curriculum differentiation

Stakeholder engagement

ICT capability

Education

Tertiary qualifications in Education

Postgraduate qualifications in Special Education

Current Victorian Teaching Registration (VIT)

Current Victorian Driver Licence

Job description

Catholic Education Ballarat is seeking an experienced Education Officer: Learning Diversity / Student Wellbeing to strengthen schools' capacity to support students requiring adjustments and diverse learning needs across Western Victoria.

Reporting to the Leader: Wellbeing, you will deliver expert advice, facilitate high‑quality professional learning, and work with multidisciplinary teams to improve inclusion, engagement and outcomes for all learners across Catholic schools.