Title Lead Advisor - Formation and Engagement: Education

Brisbane Catholic Education Office - Woolloongabba QLD

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 workplace, knowing that you'll be supported to take care of what's important to you. Learn more about Brisbane Catholic Education.

About our team

The Formation and Engagement: Education team provides curriculum guidance, professional learning and specialised resources to support the teaching of Religious Education across BCE. Working closely with school leaders and staff, the team helps strengthen educator capability and improve student learning outcomes.

Summary

Join Brisbane Catholic Education in a highly influential role supporting the continued growth of Catholic identity, Religious Education and student formation across our school communities. As Lead Advisor, Formation and Engagement: Education, you will shape contemporary professional learning, resources and formation opportunities that deepen understanding of the Catholic Tradition, Scripture and theology. Working closely with school and office leaders,



you will provide strategic advice and lead initiatives that strengthen curriculum delivery and embed Catholic Social Teaching across the curriculum. This role offers the opportunity to influence practice, build capability and create meaningful experiences for teachers and students across the Archdiocese of Brisbane. Based at Woolloongabba, the position will also engage directly with schools, stakeholders and professional networks.

- Work hours:Fulltime | Flexible Working Arrangements
- Status: Permanent (Continuing) | Commencing January 2027
- Contact:**@bne.catholic.edu.au

About the chance

In this position you will:

- Lead, design, deliver and evaluate professional learning through the creation of quality resources to build BCE school and office capacity in enhancing Catholic identity, Religious Education, Catholic Social Teaching across the Curriculum and student formation. This includes providing strategic advice, utilising research and professional reading to design, plan and deliver and evaluate policies, practices professional learning and other programs and actions to further enhance student formation in the Christian Catholic Tradition within BCE school communities
- Lead the design, development,



implementation and evaluation of a comprehensively resourced Religious Education Curriculum that aligns with the BCE Catholic Identity Framework and Education Strategy, and Enhancing Catholic School Identity (ECSI) across BCE schools
- Lead, adapt, deploy and review professional learning and resources for fit-for-purpose use by school leaders and staff across all Catholic school communities of the Archdiocese.
- Lead the development and delivery of formation programs and resources for prayers and liturgical experiences
- Undertake advanced analysis and interpretation of school data, including Enhancing Catholic School Identity (ECSI) and student achievement, and collaboratively develop and progress actions and resources that can be adapted and utilised to enhance the learning outcomes of students in Religious Education
- Establish and influence a diverse range of internal and external networks to maintain and share professional knowledge, support and lead the delivery of annual plan objectives
- Lead the curation and update of Spire and external sites as a key communication source for all staff

About you

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

- A committed practicing Catholic with a deep understanding of the mission of the Catholic Church and Catholic education
- Demonstrated expertise in Religious Education, Theology, Catholic identity or student and adult formation
- Strong experience designing and facilitating professional learning for diverse audiences
- Proven ability to develop high-qual

📌 Title Lead Advisor (Brisbane)
🏢 Brisbane Catholic Education
📍 Brisbane