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 recently launched strategic plan: MACS 2030: Forming Lives to Enrich the World . 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 arrangements 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 Learning Partner, Student Behaviour Programs plays a pivotal role in supporting schools to implement evidence-based practices that promote positive student behaviour, wellbeing, and academic engagement. This role involves working collaboratively with school leadership teams, educators, and support staff to build capacity in developing and sustaining whole-school behaviour support frameworks aligned with the principles of PBL. Job Description WHAT YOU WILL DO Support schools to embed the whole school approaches to behaviour support, education and management including Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) and Team Teach Support schools to implement Team Teach and PBL framework into their culture, policies, and practices, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities and wellbeing initiatives. Design and facilitate high-impact professional development for educators, leadership teams, and support school staff on Team Teach and PBL implementation Guide schools in developing and implementing Tier 1 (universal), Tier 2 (targeted), and Tier 3 (individualised) supports, including systems to effectively develop and measure functional behaviour assessments and behaviour support plans. Contribute to system-level planning, policy development, and resource creation to strengthen behaviour support across schools and regions. Support schools to adopt and embed the Positive Behaviour for Learning framework as part of their whole-school approach to wellbeing and inclusion. Guide leadership teams in developing and embedding school-wide systems such as expectations, explicit teaching systems, reinforcement systems, a means of responding instructionally and collecting/responding to school-wide behaviour data. ABOUT YOU Demonstrated experience in implementing PBL, SWPBS, or PBIS in a school setting Strong knowledge of and understanding of inclusive education and trauma-informed practices Demonstrated ability to provide high quality impactful professional learning and coaching to support the implementation of whole school programs in schools Ability to work independently and collaboratively across multiple contexts Demonstrated ability to provide consultancy support to teachers and school leaders to inform the implementation of schoolwide behaviour support programs Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills with ability to establish and maintain strong working relationships with key stakeholders Salary range for this position is $79,589 (T2/1) - $118,063 (T2/6) per annum exclusive of superannuation as specified in the Catholic Education Multi-Enterprise Agreement 2022 and may include additional allowances dependent on qualifications and experience. 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 HR team by email recruitment@macs.vic.edu.au 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. Privacy Collection Notice – Job Applicants MACS collects your Personal information to assess your application and suitability for employment. By submitting your Personal information, you consent to the use and disclosure of your Personal information for the purpose of being considered for employment at MACS. Applicants can withdraw their applications at any time during the recruitment process For further details, please see the full Privacy Collection Notice here APPLICATIONS CLOSE : 4.00pm Wednesday, 15 October 2025
