Education Officer: Inclusive Education

Permanent / Contract full-time job recruited via Brisbane Catholic Education Office (Dutton Park Queensland, Australia)
Job Reference 23458_01/11/24
Closing date November 17, 2024
Location 243 Gladstone Road, Dutton Park Queensland, Australia 4102
Type Full-Time
Status Permanent / Contract

About this job

  • Salary commencing at $129,664 - $144,062 + Super or Secondment conditions 
  • Commencing 20 January 2025 
  • 2 roles - 1 x continuing supporting P-12 schools and 1 x fixed term 12mths to support secondary schools 
  • Work across a cluster of schools servicing schools from Logan, Redlands, Ipswich and the Gold Coast.

Are you passionate about promoting inclusive education and making a positive impact on students' lives?

We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic individual to join our team at BCE. You will provides high quality specialist professional advice and support in the area of inclusive education practices to build the capacity of schools and teachers to meet the diverse learning needs of their students. This is an opportunity to join a dynamic multidisciplinary team to support diverse learners and students across all matters of inclusive education.

You will work face-to-face across a cluster of schools and travel to the schools within your allocated cluster will be required. You must have a current drivers licence and your own vehicle, for which motor vehicle allowance is paid for work-related travel (excluding home to your designated office). Office location is negotiable at interview, however applicants are expected to work across multiple offices and school locations


About the role

  • Work collaboratively to support the development and implementation of key strategic directions and professional resources that enhance leadership and teaching in the area of inclusive education.
  • Partner with schools to provide interactive and collaborative consultancy that supports school inclusive education practices and capacity to meet students with a diverse range of learning and support needs.
  • Provide specialised support for the development, coordination and delivery of responsive services, programs, resources, professional development and initiatives in the area of inclusive education practices.

About you: in this role you will

  • Experience in working in the area of inclusive education within a school environment.
  • Demonstrated experience in providing specialised advice, implementing policy and strategic direction and support to schools on the implementation of effective and expected practices in inclusive education and support student learning.
  • Degree qualifications in education, with post-graduate qualifications in inclusive education or a similar relevant field preferred.
  • Current registration QCT as a Teacher.
  • Sound knowledge and understanding of curriculum, professional practices, relevant legislation, initiatives and current research in inclusive education.
  • Ability to build productive relationships with school leaders and teachers to promote inclusive education practices.
  • Skills and experience in delivering professional development and knowledge transfer activities.
  • High level written and oral communication skills with the ability to maintain accurate and comprehensive written records.


All BCE employees will be:

  • eligible to work in Australia
  • Hold or be eligible to hold a Positive Notice Blue card work working with children.
  • Have a commitment to Safeguarding
    • 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 (WWC) 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. 
  • Provide proof of identity at the interview as part of the pre employment screening process

For more detail, please refer to the attached Role Description.

About the organisation

Why BCE?
Brisbane Catholic Education is the second largest non-Government employer in Queensland and proudly hold the title of the largest diocese in the state. With over 147 schools under our umbrella, we are dedicated to providing exceptional education to students across the region.
Belonging to something bigger
 allows to play a key role in building better communities for a future we will all proud to be part of.

BCE benefits: Stronger connections today | Inspired people tomorrow. Benefits & Rewards  

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 role.

We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process. Should you require specific adjustments to the recruitment process to participate equitably, we encourage you to contact us at the time of application.


Apply now
to be considered for this exciting opportunity. Applications will be reviewed as they are received and appointment of a successful candidate may occur prior closing date 

Contact Email: CareersBCE@bne.catholic.edu.au

Closing Date: 17-Nov-2024