Title Lead Advisor - Formation and Engagement: Leadership

Brisbane Catholic Education Office - Woolloongabba QLD

1d 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 team The Leadership Formation and Engagement team supports BCE leaders and staff to deepen their understanding of Catholic identity, tradition and theology. Through formation programs, professional learning and contemporary resources, the team helps strengthen Catholic leadership and mission across schools and offices.

Summary

As Lead Advisor, Formation and Engagement: Leadership, you will play a key role in strengthening Catholic identity and deepening engagement with Catholic Tradition, Scripture and Theology across Brisbane Catholic Education communities. Working within the Formation and Engagement team, you will shape contemporary formation programs, professional learning and resources that support employees,



students and families. This influential role combines strategic advice, research, data analysis and stakeholder engagement to support system priorities and the ongoing development of Catholic schools. You will also build capability across the team, establish strong professional networks and help translate strategic direction into meaningful formation experiences.

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

About the opportunity

In this position you will:

- Lead, design, deliver and evaluate professional learning and formation through the creation of quality resources to deepen the knowledge of the Christian Catholic Tradition for all staff in alignment with the BCE Catholic Identity Framework, Education Strategy and Strategic Directions. This includes providing strategic advice, utilising research and professional reading to design, plan, implement and evaluate policies, practices, professional learning and other programs and actions to further deepen the understanding of the Christian Catholic Tradition within BCE school and office communities.




- Lead the implementation of the Catholic Identity Framework Reviews and school support to address recommendations and future strategic planning
- Undertake advanced analysis and interpretation of school and system data, including Catholic Identity Framework Reviews, and collaboratively develop and progress actions and resources that can be adapted and utilised to support the strategic directions, and enhance the Catholic identity of the BCE system and community needs
- 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 of Brisbane
- Lead the development and delivery of formation programs and resources for prayers and liturgical experiences
- 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 and purpose of the Catholic Church and Catholic education
- Demonstrated expertise in Catholic identity, Religious Education, Theology, formation or a closely related area
- Solid experience developing and facilitating engaging professional learning, formation programs and resources
- The ability to provide strategic advice and trans

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