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. Job Description YOUR ROLE The Mission Research Analyst is a key contributor to realising the evangelising mission of Catholic education through research, data analysis and strategy development. Reporting to the Manager, School and Parish Engagement, this role supports school improvement and faith formation initiatives through evidence-informed practices and stakeholder collaboration. You will design and implement data strategies that measure the effectiveness of Catholic mission in schools, contribute to professional learning, and support the implementation of the School Improvement Framework (SIF) Rubric. This role plays a vital part in strengthening school and parish partnerships and developing tools and insights that enable effective leadership, strategic planning, and religious education across MACS schools. This is an excellent opportunity for a Catholic professional with research, project management, and data skills to influence meaningful transformation across the MACS system. WHAT YOU WILL DO Support the renewal of school improvement strategies and school review processes aligned to Catholic Mission and Identity. Design and implement data collection and reporting processes to monitor mission effectiveness across schools. Collaborate on the co-design of initiatives, strategy, and policy to enhance school improvement and accountability. Develop and maintain databases to support decision-making across school and parish engagement. Assist in the coordination of professional learning programs that build leadership and capacity in Catholic mission. Evaluate and report on the impact of faith formation, religious education, and leadership initiatives using research-based methods. Provide support in the implementation and review of the School Improvement Framework Rubric. Work collaboratively across the CMI team and contribute to system-wide mission-related projects and reporting. ABOUT YOU You are a practicing Catholic engaged in a Eucharistic community and committed to the evangelising mission of the Catholic Church. You have strong communication skills and can work across a diverse range of stakeholders. You have advanced data analysis, reporting, and visualisation capabilities, with a strong eye for detail. You thrive in collaborative environments and bring a strong ability to manage complex projects and competing priorities. You are motivated by the opportunity to align research, systems, and school practice to the mission of Catholic education. 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 Thursday, 9 October 2025
