Learning & Teaching Leader (Japanese) - Carmel College, Redlands Coast

Brisbane Catholic Education; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 87,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Middle Leader Allowance

Salary packaging

Flexible work arrangements

Active staff social club

Job summary

Carmel College, Thornlands (S), part of Brisbane Catholic Education, seeks a Learning & Teaching Middle Leader for Japanese. You will lead curriculum design, coordinate assessments, and support staff with data-driven planning.

This continuing teaching appointment offers a Middle Leader Allowance (Tier 1.2) and a fixed-term duration ending December 2029, with potential extensions. BCE emphasizes equity, inclusion, and a Catholic ethos.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years teaching experience.
• Developed work programs in alignment with national, state, and local requirements.
• Coordinated work programs within a school.
• Helped drive the assessment and moderation process.
• Coordinated and/or assisted to manage a curriculum area.
• Stakeholder engagement fostering collaboration and transparency.
• Driving the assessment and moderation process when developing new programs.
• Leading and innovating within a specified curriculum area.
• Developed and maintained a financial budget.
• For this position you are not required to be Catholic.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating the development of work program(s) according to national, state and local requirements
• Coordinating assessments, moderations and reporting programs
• Coordinating and managing a specified curriculum area
• Regularly communicating with stakeholders around issues and future plans
• Managing financial and material resources within the area of responsibility, including formulation of budgets and expending allocated funds.

Skills

Teaching experience

Work program development

Stakeholder engagement

Budget management

Curriculum leadership

Assessment/moderation

Job description

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 school

As the only co-educational Catholic secondary college on the scenic Redlands Coast (Quandamooka Country), Carmel College provides education for approximately1150 students from Years 7 to 12. Established in 1993, the College has a strong tradition of encouraging students to “Let their light shine” in and for the community through a Marist and Carmelite charism.

All members of our college community are valued, respected, and encouraged to maximise their opportunities in learning and in life. Our talented and caring teachers are committed to inspiring our students spiritually, academically, culturally, and physically. Explore our school website to learn more about our Carmel family.

Summary

Carmel College is Seeking a Learning & Teaching Middle Leader - Japanese. The Learning & Teaching Leader will support the school’s mission by leading learning and teaching through curriculum design, effective pedagogy, staff supervision, data-informed decision-making, strategic partnerships, and responsible resource management.

• Location: Carmel College - Thornlands (S)
• Start date: 20/01/2027 - 22/01/2031
• Work hours: 30.00
• Salary: $86,601.00 - $124,725.00 + Middle Leader Allowance (Tier 1.2) + Super (commensurate with experience)
• Status: Full Time Fixed Term/Variation
• Ad close date: 29/11/2026
• Contact: 07 3488 7777 | [e-mail]

This is a continuing teaching appointment, with an initial appointment into the Middle Leader position including Middle Leader Allowance, concluding at the end of the current triennium (December 2029). Two subsequent three-year appointments with the Middle Leader Allowance can be offered subject to satisfactory performance in the position and the ongoing existence of the position.

About the opportunity

In this position you will be responsible for:

• Coordinating the development of work program(s) according to national, state and local requirements
• Coordinating assessments, moderations and reporting programs
• Coordinating and managing a specified curriculum area
• Regularly communicating with stakeholders around issues and future plans
• Managing financial and material resources within the area of responsibility, including formulation of budgets and expending allocated funds.

About you

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

• Minimum of 5 years teaching experience
• Developed work programs in alignment with national, state, and local requirements.
• Coordinated work programs within a school
• Helped drive the assessment and moderation process
• Coordinated and/or assisted to manage a curriculum area
• Stakeholder engagement fostering collaboration and transparency.
• Driving the assessment and moderation process when developing new programs.
• Leading and innovating within a specified curriculum area.
• Developed and maintained a financial budget.
• For this position you are not required to be Catholic.

Eligibility and Safeguarding requirements:

• Eligibility to work in Australia for the duration of the appointment
• Current registration with Queensland College of Teachers (QCT).

Why choose BCE

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.
• Fitness Passport access – discounted membership giving you flexible access to a wide network of gyms, pools and fitness facilities for you and your family.

Everyone at BCE models and fosters a commitment to the safeguarding of children and 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.