Position Details Consultant : Inclusive Education Commencement date: As soon as able (as negotiated) Employment status: Full‑time, continuing Hours per week: 40 Salary range: $137,553 to $152,836 (pending experience) plus superannuation per the Catholic Education Executive Salary Scale Location: Mackay, QLD Applications close: Monday 26 January Responsibilities Provide practical, evidence‑informed support for teachers and learning support teams to develop and refine knowledge and skills enabling them to meet diverse learning needs. Help school communities enact and embrace inclusion, facilitate professional learning, and advise teachers and leaders on contemporary best practice in responding to the diversity of student learning needs. Provide strategic support for system‑wide initiatives aimed at continually refining and improving the educational experience offered in our schools. Work collaboratively with leaders, teachers, students, families and the Inclusive Education team to shape student‑centred responses that promote inclusion and genuine access to education. Guide and advise schools on differentiating to meet diverse learning needs. Contribute to ongoing improvement through design and implementation of streamlined and effective practices, systems and processes related to NCCD, EAL/D and students in out of home care. Qualifications Understanding of, and commitment to, the ethos of Catholic Education. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Confidentiality, teamwork, direction‑safety, flexibility and adaptability in a dynamic educational setting. Inclusive education tertiary qualification desirable; relevant experience or equivalent knowledge, qualifications and experience acceptable. Mandatory: tertiary qualifications, current Queensland College of Teachers registration, current driver’s licence, Queensland College of Teachers registration, ability to travel within the Diocese, ability to perform physical requirements safely. Benefits Competitive salary range - $137,553 to $152,836 (pending experience) plus superannuation. Long‑service leave after 7 years of continuous service. Corporate health insurance discounts (Bupa or Westfund). Fitness Passport. Excellent leave entitlements. Induction, professional development and learning opportunities. Application Process Upload a cover letter (addressed to the Diocesan Director) and resume. Cover letter should address skills, attributes and experience to support typical duties as outlined. Provide contact details of three (3) professional referees. File formats: Word (.doc, .docx), PDF (.pdf) or photo (.jpg, .jpeg, .png). Please note: The CEDR office will be closed from 23 December to 2 January. Inquiries will be responded to after 2 January if received during this period. Equal Opportunity Catholic Education is committed to best practice in student protection policies and procedures and is an equal opportunity employer. Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. J-18808-Ljbffr
