Education Officer - School Inclusion Coach

Diocese of Toowoomba Catholic Schools; Toowoomba Regional; On-site; AUD 143,000 - 162,000; Full time

Job summary

Diocese of Toowoomba Catholic Schools is seeking an Education Officer - School Inclusion Coach to lead inclusive teaching and learning across Toowoomba Catholic Schools. The role involves strategic leadership, coaching, and consultation to ensure all students belong, participate and achieve, with travel across the diocese including overnight stays.

You will work with schools and education services personnel to strengthen inclusion, differentiating curricula and using data to inform decisions,

Qualifications

• Degree-level qualification in education.
• Current teacher registration in Queensland.
• Minimum five years' teaching in primary/secondary, or 3 years in a similar role.
• Demonstrated expertise in inclusive education and curriculum differentiation.
• Ability to analyse student, school and system data to inform decisions.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 and digital education technologies.
• Excellent relationship building and influencing skills.
• Willingness to travel across diocese with occasional overnight stays.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and coaching to schools.
• Support inclusive teaching and learning across Toowoomba Catholic Schools.
• Collaborate with education services personnel to strengthen inclusion.
• Utilise data to inform decision-making and benchmark progress.
• Incorporate Microsoft 365 and digital tools to support professional learning.

Skills

Relationship building

Influencing

Coaching

Communication

Data driven

Digital literacy

Education

Degree in Education

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

Education Officer - School Inclusion Coach

Diocese of Toowoomba Catholic Schools – Toowoomba QLD

Full time | Permanent | Commencing 27 November 2026

TCSO Level 9 | $143,068 - $161,567 per year plus super

Toowoomba Catholic Schools (TCS) is a highly regarded, progressive system of schools located in Toowoomba, the Darling Downs and South-West Queensland. With a vision of enabling full and flourishing lives, our focus is on progress through innovation. With the highest rate of enrolment growth in Queensland Catholic schools and enviable student achievement in academic, sporting and cultural pursuits- we have much to offer families, students and staff alike.

The opportunity

In this role you will work collaboratively with schools and education services personnel to strengthen inclusive teaching and learning across Toowoomba Catholic Schools. You will provide strategic leadership, professional expertise, coaching and consultation to support school in creating learning environments where all students are valued, belong, participate and achieve.

Please note this role will require regular travel to a range of schools across the Diocese,including overnight stays.

For further information, please review the Role Description.

About You

Excellent relationship building and influencing skills.

Formal tertiary qualification in education at Degree level.

Current registration (or eligibility for registration) as a teacher in Queensland.

A minimum of five years’ teaching experience in a primary or secondary school setting or 3 years’ experience in a similar role.

Demonstrated expertise in inclusive education, curriculum differentiation and evidence informed educational practices.

Highly developed interpersonal, communication and relation-building skills.

Ability to influence, coach and support professional growth across diverse educational contexts.

Proficiency in Microsoft 365 and digital technologies to support collaboration, professional learning and resource development.

Demonstrated capability in analysing and using student, school and system data to inform decision-making.

As a faith-based organisation, we foster an inclusive workplace where everyone belongs, is valued, and empowered to succeed. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and beliefs that enrich the Catholic identity of our workplaces.

About the Toowoomba Catholic Schools Office

Toowoomba Catholic Schools Office (TCSO) is a modern, forward-thinking workplace - offering employees with the opportunity to succeed and be challenged across a range of roles; all which support, serve and lead the 33 Catholic system schools and colleges across the Toowoomba Diocese. With a vision to enable full and flourishing lives, Toowoomba Catholic Schools Office is focused on innovating and continually improving.

The community you will be joining

Toowoomba is located 90 minutes’ drive west of Brisbane and boasts being Queensland’s largest and fastest growing inland city. A vibrant community of social, cultural, sporting, schooling opportunities and a wide range of recreational pursuits make this an ideal place to live and work.

Live outside Toowoomba? We encourage you to visit the Live Toowoomba website to discover what living in Toowoomba has to offer.

Employment will be in accordance with the Toowoomba Catholic Schools Office Enterprise Agreement 2024-2027.