Make a meaningful difference in the lives of students across Catholic schools in Western Victoria.
DOBCEL is seeking an experienced and passionate Education Officer: Learning Diversity / Student Wellbeing to join our Wellbeing Team. This is an exciting opportunity for an educational leader with expertise in inclusive education, student wellbeing, and teacher capacity building to support schools in creating learning environments where every student can thrive.
About Us
DOBCEL supports 56 Catholic primary and secondary schools and 6 diocesan secondary colleges across Western Victoria, from the Murray to the sea. Guided by our Strategy 2035, we are committed to ensuring every student experiences excellent learning and wellbeing outcomes in inclusive and welcoming school communities.
About the Role
Reporting to Leader: Wellbeing, you will work collaboratively within the Wellbeing Team to strengthen schools' capacity to support students requiring adjustments and diverse learning needs. Through consultation, professional learning and expert advice, you will help schools create inclusive environments that enable every student to access and participate fully in their education.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide expert advice to school leaders and teachers on inclusive education practices and reasonable adjustments.
- Build the capacity of educators to support students with disabilities and additional learning needs.
- Design and facilitate high-quality professional learning for school leaders and wellbeing networks.
- Support schools to implement evidence-based interventions and inclusive teaching practices.
- Consult with schools regarding Nationally Consistent Collection of Data (NCCD) requirements and quality assurance processes.
- Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and external agencies to improve student outcomes.
- Contribute to system-wide initiatives that enhance student wellbeing, engagement and inclusion.
About You
You are a collaborative and knowledgeable education skilled who is passionate about equity, inclusion and student wellbeing. You will bring:
- Demonstrated experience supporting inclusive education and contemporary evidence-based teaching practices.
- Strong understanding of disability adjustments, inclusive technologies and curriculum differentiation.
- Experience building the capability of teachers and school leaders.
- Knowledge of relevant legislation including the Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) and Disability Standards for Education (DSE).
- Outstanding communication, relationship-building and stakeholder engagement skills.
- A commitment to the mission and values of Catholic education.
- Tertiary qualifications in Education.
- Current registration with the Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT).
- Extensive teaching and/or leadership experience.
- Postgraduate qualifications in Special Education (or a willingness to undertake further study).
- Current Victorian Driver Licence.
- Relevant ICT capability.
Why Join Catholic Education Ballarat?
- Contribute to system-wide improvement across Catholic education.
- Work alongside a highly skilled and supportive multidisciplinary team.
- Influence inclusive practices that improve outcomes for students across Western Victoria.
- Access ongoing professional learning and development opportunities.
- Be part of an organisation committed to collaboration, innovation and wellbeing.
Catholic Education Ballarat is committed to the safety, wellbeing and protection of all children and young people. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity within our workforce.
For a confidential discussion about the role contact:
Applications close:29 November 2026
Location: Horsham, with travel across the Diocese as required.
Guided by our vision of “the pursuit of fullness of life for all,” DOBCEL is committed to inclusion and the safety, wellbeing, and protection of all children and young people in our care. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds who support Catholic education and value the unique contributions of each person.
Affiliation: Catholic
Teaching Level: Not applicable
The Diocese of Ballarat is a diverse and geographically extensive Diocese, which covers the western third of Victoria. Catholic schools have a valued and rich tradition of education to countless thousands of students spanning the past 150 years. Today there are sixty four primary and secondary schools educating fifteen thousand two hundred students in communities across the Diocese.