Title Program Leader (Professional Practice) - McAuley College, BEAUDESERT

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Flexible work arrangements

Salary packaging

Employee Assistance Program

Fitness Passport access

Job summary

Brisbane Catholic Education Office (BCE) Beaudesert invites applications for a Program Leader (Professional Practice) at McAuley College, Beaudesert. Lead the designated program, supervise teaching staff, and drive improvement aligned with BCE values.

The role focuses on staff induction, student outcomes, partnerships, and budget oversight, with a 30-hour work week, full-time fixed-term status, and a competitive salary package.

Qualifications

• Eligibility to work in Australia for the duration of the appointment.
• Be a committed, practicing Catholic, or in an ecumenical school, a committed, practicing member of one faith tradition represented in that school.
• Experience in school leadership or roles providing support and leadership to Catholic schools.
• Demonstrated leadership of academic, cultural, outreach, or sporting programs.
• Proven ability to supervise and support teaching staff across a school setting.
• Strong organisational skills to coordinate program logistics, resources, and operations.
• Excellent communication skills for engaging with students, parents, staff and partners.
• Capacity to build partnerships with external organisations to enhance outcomes.
• Commitment to the values and ethos of the school in program leadership.
• Ability to lead professional learning aligned with best practices and research.
• Active contribution to school leadership through staff meetings.
• Competence in managing budgets and material resources.

Responsibilities

• Lead the designated program in the school.
• Supervise teachers engaged in the program across the school.
• Induct new teachers within the program or supervise induction.
• Monitor program outcomes and address issues with appropriate interventions.
• Coordinate staff delivering the program in line with school ethos.
• Regularly communicate with stakeholders to ensure smooth operation.
• Organise program activities, resources, transport and staff.
• Stay updated on best practices and provide professional learning.
• Contribute to school leadership in meetings.
• Manage budgets and allocated resources.

Skills

School leadership

Staff supervision

Budget management

Communication

Program coordination

Catholic education values

Job description

Title Program Leader (Professional Practice) - McAuley College, BEAUDESERT

Brisbane Catholic Education Office – Beaudesert QLD

13d 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 schoolMcAuley College

is a 7-12 co-educational secondary College in Beaudesert at the heart of the Scenic Rim. The College prioritises learning and wellbeing for everyone and prides itself on its inclusive approach. As a rural school, we are proud to be an active contributor to our local community and work to connect our students and staff with the Beaudesert Community. As a school in the Mercy Tradition, we work collaboratively to ensure that students and staff at McAuley College are Known, Supported and Challenged. This focus underpins our College touchstones of BELIEVE, LEARN, and SERVE. At the heart of our community is our culture that has created our unique caring and supportive environment.

Summary

McAuley College, Beaudesert is seeking a Program Leader (Professional Practice) to lead and inspire high-quality teaching and learning, supporting staff development and driving continuous improvement in classroom practice across the College.

• Location: McAuley College, Beaudesert
• Work hours: 30.00 hours per week
• Salary: $86,601 - $124,725 per annum + Middle leader Tier 2 Allowance + 12.75% Super
• Status: Full Time Fixed Term

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:

• Lead the designated program in the school.
• Supervise teachers engaged in the program throughout the school.
• Induct new teachers within the program (or supervise the induction where it is undertaken by another experienced teacher).
• Monitor program outcomes for students and address areas of concern through appropriate interventions.
• Coordinate the work of staff engaged in delivering the designated program in the light of the values and ethos of the school.
• Regularly communicate with stakeholders (students, parents, school staff and other personnel) to ensure the smooth operation of the program.
• Organise program activities including resources, transport, operations, staff, etc.
• Keep abreast of best practice in the program area through on-going professional reading and research and providing for the professional learning of staff in line with these developments.
• Contribute to the leadership of the school through active participation in staff and middle leadership meetings.
• Manage financial and material resources within the area of responsibility including the formulation of budgets and the expenditure of allocated funds.

About you

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

• Eligibility to work within Australia for the period of appointment.
• Be a committed, practicing Catholic, or in an ecumenical school, a committed, practicing member of one of the faith traditions represented in that ecumenical school.
• Experience in school leadership, or a role providing support and leadership to Catholic schools, or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrated experience in leading academic, cultural, outreach, or sporting programs.
• Proven ability to supervise and support teaching staff across a school setting.
• Strong organisational skills to coordinate program logistics, resources, and operations.
• Excellent communication skills for engaging with students, parents, staff, and external partners.
• Capacity to build and maintain partnerships with external organisations to enhance program outcomes.
• Commitment to the values and ethos of the school in all aspects of program leadership.
• Ability to lead professional learning aligned with current best practices and research.
• Active contribution to school leadership through participation in staff and leadership meetings.
• Competence in managing budgets and material resources responsibly.

Eligibility and Safeguarding requirements

• Eligibility to work in Australia for the duration of the appointment.
• Hold a Paid Employee Positive Notice Blue Card prior to commencement.

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.

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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