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 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 Education Data and Intelligence Lead will lead and mature the ESP Units’ educational data and intelligence capability to enable system‑level, insight‑driven decision making, uplift school performance, and deliver the strategic and transformational agenda of the ESP Unit. The Education Data and Intelligence Lead will govern the end to end data and intelligence framework, strategy, standards, platforms, analytics, and adoption, while managing and coaching the both the ESP Unit and other units/teams to deliver high quality, impactful outputs. Job Description WHAT YOU WILL DO Lead and manage the development of education data intelligence aligned to MACS 2030 and ESP priorities, encompassing assessment data, rationalisation, governance, standardisation and adoption Establish system-level performance measures that translate data into actionable insights to inform policy development, and school improvement Collaborate with educators and leadership teams to provide insights that support teaching and learning strategies Ensure adherence to MACS data standards, definitions, metadata, processes and quality controls for key education datasets (e.g., NAPLAN, ACER PAT, SIF, MACSSIS, SIP/AAP) and contribute to continuous uplift in these areas Oversee data guidance and best practice across methods, modeling and visualisation ensuring quality assured outputs from the Education Data & Intelligence team. Prioritise and oversee the portfolio of dashboards, reports and advanced analyses to deliver timely, trusted insights to MACS stakeholders Manage Education Data and Intelligence resource(s) in accordance with strategic and operational deliverables ABOUT YOU Proven leadership in data-focused or educational improvement roles, delivering system-level data and insight outcomes Demonstrated people leadership skills, including coaching, prioritisation, quality assurance, and capability development Deep experience with educational assessments and datasets (e.g., NAPLAN, ACER PAT, School Improvement), with strong understanding of primary and secondary school contexts Advanced capability in analytics delivery and visualisation (Power BI, Excel), and user-centered design. Demonstrated experience in data analysis, intelligence reporting, and visualisation within an educational context including primary and secondary assessments Strong ability to present complex data and insights into intuitive, actionable formats for diverse audiences 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 Talent Acquisition 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 Friday 6th February
