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. Job Description YOUR ROLE Reporting to the Emergency Management Lead within the Governance and Legal directorate, you will play a key role in supporting MACS’ emergency management framework, ensuring schools are prepared, compliant and supported during emergencies and critical incidents. You will act as a central coordination point, working across schools and key internal functions to deliver effective emergency preparedness, response and recovery. This role requires strong operational awareness, stakeholder engagement capability, and the ability to operate in high-pressure environments. WHAT YOU WILL DO Support the delivery of MACS’ emergency management framework, including policies, procedures and business continuity plans. Act as a key contact for schools and emergency services during incidents. Assist in coordinating organisation-wide responses to emergencies and critical incidents. Support incident management meetings, debriefs and continuous improvement initiatives. Contribute to the development and delivery of training, exercises and educational resources. Prepare reports and briefings for senior leadership, Board Committees and the Board. Collaborate with internal teams including Health, Safety & Wellbeing, Infrastructure and Child Safety. Support on-call emergency management responsibilities as required. ABOUT YOU Relevant tertiary qualification in emergency management or equivalent experience. Demonstrated experience supporting emergency management or critical incident response in complex organisations. Understanding of Victoria’s Emergency Management Arrangements and VRQA requirements. Strong communication skills, including report writing and stakeholder engagement. Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage competing priorities. Experience in training delivery, policy development or emergency planning (desirable). AIIMS certification, Certificate IV in Training & Assessment, or experience with PowerBI/GRC systems (desirable). A strong commitment to child safety and the values 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 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 18 April 2026
