At Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools Ltd (MACS) we envision every student to be inspired and enabled to flourish and enrich the world. MACS is the largest Catholic school system in Australia. We own, govern and operate approximately 300 Catholic schools, employ over 17,000 staff and serve more than 118,000 students and their families in the Archdiocese of Melbourne.

It is an exciting time to join MACS, where we are transforming to bring to life our strategic plan - MACS 2030: Forming Lives to Enrich the World that will help all MACS staff come together to make the most of what a Catholic education has to offer so that we have the greatest and most distinctive impact in our classrooms, staffrooms and schools communities. More details on the MACS strategy can be found here.

WHY WORK FOR US?

- Professional development opportunities with a defined personalised annual budget
- Access to flexible working arrangements, which include working from home
- You will work in a tight-knit, supportive team to ensure you succeed in your role
- Employee Assistant Program (EAP) supported by Mental Health First Aiders in the workplace, providing a safe and caring environment to our staff and students

The MACS Code of Conduct (the Code) embodies our collective commitment to fostering a positive and supportive work environment that prioritises the health, safety and wellbeing of everyone, inspired by our Catholic faith. We ask that all staff read and understand the Code and model the behaviours that are expected of us.

YOUR ROLE

The Lead, Learning and Teaching - CPAR is sits within the Education, Strategy and Performance (ESP) unit. The CPAR team collaborates with schools, MACS central office teams and Victorian Catholic Education Authority (VCEA) to provide specialist expertise in curriculum, pedagogy, assessment and reporting. The team translates evidence, data, policy and MACS guiding frameworks into practical guidance, professional learning,



high-quality resources and program delivery that strengthen educator capability and supports the consistent implementation of MACS strategic priorities.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

- Provide strategic and operational leadership across the CPAR portfolio, ensuring priorities are evidence-based, coherent and aligned with MACS strategic directions.
- Lead the development, implementation and evaluation of system-wide CPAR initiatives that build educator capability, strengthen evidence-informed practice and improve teaching quality, student learning, achievement and equity across MACS schools.
- Lead the collection, analysis and use of educational data and evidence to inform decision-making, monitor implementation, evaluate impact and drive continuous improvement at school and system levels.
- Provide expert advice and guidance on curriculum, pedagogy, assessment, reporting and evidence-based practice to senior leaders, school leaders and teachers.
- Lead the development and review of policies, frameworks, resources, professional learning and implementation supports that strengthen teaching and learning and promote consistent, high-quality F–12 practice.
- Oversee major programs and projects across the CPAR portfolio, including governance, planning, budgeting, risk management and evaluation.
- Lead and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and cross-functional stakeholders to deliver strategic priorities and integrated support for schools.

ABOUT YOU

- Extensive experience leading curriculum, pedagogy, assessment and reporting initiatives across a large and complex education system.




- Deep expertise in evidence-based practice and the ability to translate research into effective teaching and learning improvement.
- Proven leadership of assessment, data and reporting strategies that support school and system improvement.
- Experience leading professional learning, resource development and implementation support for teachers and school leaders.
- Robust program, project and people leadership capability, including strategic planning, risk management and delivery of complex initiatives.
- Exceptional stakeholder engagement, communication and influencing skills across education, government and external sectors.

HOW TO APPLY

Please refer to the position description for further details about the role and the Key Selection Criteria.

Click APPLY to submit your application. If you have any queries about this role, they can be directed to our Talent Acquisition team by email [email protected]

You will need to provide:

1. An up to-date Resume and

2. A cover letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria, limited to two pages

Note: MACS is committed to the safety, wellbeing and protection of all children in our care. The successful candidate must hold or acquire and maintain a Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) and/or Working with Children Check and must be willing to obtain and maintain a National Criminal History Check.

Candidates must hold full Australian Working Rights and provide evidence of this.

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APPLICATIONS CLOSE: 4.00pm Thursday, 5 November 2026

📌 Lead, Learning and Teaching (CPAR) (Melbourne)
🏢 Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools
📍 Melbourne