Title Diverse Learning Leader - St Mary's Primary School, MARYBOROUGH

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

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging options

Flexible work arrangements

Wellness programs

Employee Assistance Program

Fitness Passport access

Job summary

Brisbane Catholic Education Office in Maryborough seeks a Diverse Learning Leader for St Mary’s Primary School. You will lead inclusive practices, analyze data, and support staff to improve outcomes for students with diverse learning needs.

You will collaborate with families, teachers, and external partners to ensure equity and high-quality teaching within a Catholic education context. A strong focus on wellbeing and achievement is essential.

Qualifications

• Full registration with the Queensland College of Teachers (QCT).
• Demonstrated leadership in supporting students with diverse learning needs.
• Experience in coaching and professional learning.

Responsibilities

• Lead inclusive education practices across the school.
• Develop systems and data processes to support diverse learners.
• Analyze student wellbeing data to inform interventions.
• Mentor staff and coordinate MTSS initiatives.
• Partner with families and external stakeholders to support students.

Skills

Inclusive education leadership

Data-driven improvement

Stakeholder collaboration

Coaching & mentoring

Commitment to Catholic education

Education

QCT teacher registration

Postgraduate in Inclusive Education

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Title Diverse Learning Leader - St Mary's Primary School, MARYBOROUGH

Brisbane Catholic Education Office – Maryborough QLD

1d ago , from 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

St Mary Primary School has been providing a Catholic education for students in the Maryborough District for over 150 years. We are part of the St Mary's Community along with our college and parish and are committed to providing a quality, inclusive education. St Mary's is co-educational with an enrolment of over 350 students. Explore our school website to learn more about us.

Summary

Are you passionate about creating inclusive learning environments where every student can thrive? We are seeking an experienced and dedicated individual to lead and strengthen inclusive education practices within our primary school community, could also be within a P-12 setting. This is an exciting opportunity for an educator who is committed to equity, student wellbeing, and high-quality teaching and learning outcomes for students with diverse learning needs.

• Location: St Marys Primary - Maryborough
• Work hours: 30.00 hours per week
• Salary: $86,601.00 - $124,725.00 + super + DLL Allowance (DLL allowance will be based on school enrollments and proficiency experience)
• Status: Full Time | Fixed-term
• Permanency will be attached to your underlying teaching contract

This is a permanent teaching appointment, with an initial appointment into the Diverse Learning Leader position including DLL Allowance, for a 3yrs period (January 2027 - December 2029). One subsequent three-year appointment with the DLL Allowance can be offered subject to satisfactory performance in the position and the ongoing existence of the position.

About the opportunity

As the Diverse Learning Leader, you will provide strategic leadership to support student engagement, learning, wellbeing, and achievement through the principles of inclusive education and a Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) framework. You will work collaboratively with school leaders, teachers, students, and families to foster a culture where every learner is valued, supported, and empowered to succeed.

In this position you will:

• Lead the implementation and continuous improvement of inclusive education practices across the school.
• Develop and evaluate systems, data processes, and supports that enhance outcomes for students with diverse learning needs.
• Analyse student performance and wellbeing data to identify priorities and inform targeted interventions.
• Facilitate coaching, mentoring, and professional learning to build staff capability in inclusive education.
• Lead collaboration within school support teams to ensure equitable and effective student support.
• Foster positive partnerships with families, caregivers, and external stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with BCE policies and legislative obligations, including the Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) and Disability Standards for Education (DSE).

About you

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• A strong commitment to inclusive education and student success.
• Demonstrated leadership experience in supporting students with diverse learning needs.
• Exceptional relationship-building and collaboration skills.
• The ability to use data to drive strategic improvement and inform decision-making. 
• Experience facilitating professional learning and coaching others.
• A commitment to the mission and values of Catholic education.

Mandatory Requirements

• Full registration with the Queensland College of Teachers (QCT).
• Minimum five years' teaching experience with inclusive education practice.
• Eligibility to work in Australia.
• Current Queensland Driver's Licence (if required).

Highly Regarded

• Postgraduate qualifications in Inclusive Education or a related discipline.
• Experience leading whole-school initiatives in diverse learning and inclusion

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)
• 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.

Please note applications for this position may be considered as they are received, and an appointment made prior to the advertised close date.

Everyone at BCE models and fosters acommitment to the safeguarding of childrenand 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 thecore of our Catholic valuesand we recognise the benefits of a diverse workforce. We encourage and welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply for this position.

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