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 As the Senior Leadership Development Lead, you will drive the design and delivery of strategic learning and leadership initiatives across MACS, supporting the development of teachers, staff and leaders system-wide. Working within the Learning and Leadership Development team, you will lead the scoping, planning, implementation and evaluation of programs aligned with MACS2030, while providing expert advice in educational leadership. You will collaborate closely with stakeholders, apply strong project management capability, and deliver high-quality professional learning, demonstrating agility, initiative and the ability to navigate change and complexity. WHAT YOU WILL DO Lead the conceptualisation, design, facilitation and implementation of projects and programs aligned to Learning and Leadership Development strategic initiatives Deliver professional learning and leadership development programs, including designing high-quality materials and standard-referenced assessment protocols for multimodal learning (online and face-to-face) Ensure the quality and continuous improvement of initiatives through effective scoping, planning, evaluation, and use of evidence and contemporary research Build and manage stakeholder relationships, aligning program content with relevant Professional Standards and MACS strategic documents, and responding to needs and feedback Manage procurement, contract deliverables and administrative requirements, including events, communications, reporting and collaboration with team members to achieve shared goals ABOUT YOU Ability to interpret and implement requirements in the design and development of strategic initiatives, supported by significant experience in creating and implementing effective education programs aligned to learning objectives, tasks and assessment Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to liaise, negotiate and influence internal and external stakeholders to achieve successful outcomes Strong project and program management experience, including experience in Catholic schools and the ability to manage competing priorities in a dynamic, rapidly changing environment Highly organised and detail oriented, with the ability to work within established timelines and a commitment to continuous improvement and creative problem solving Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively, provide support and guidance, and bring experience of leadership and/or working with leaders in Catholic schools 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 Tuesday, 19 May 202
