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 Manager, Student Engagement Services, you will play a key role in shaping and supporting policy, programs and initiatives that strengthen inclusive education, student behaviour, and wellbeing outcomes across MACS. Working within the Student Engagement Unit (SEU), you will collaborate with stakeholders across the organisation to deliver evidence-informed policies, build capability in schools, and support system-wide improvement aligned to the MACS 2030 Strategic Plan. WHAT YOU WILL DO Support the implementation and review of policies and initiatives that strengthen student engagement and learning outcomes Contribute to the development, writing and refinement of student engagement policies and procedures Collaborate with internal teams, research partners and external providers to support policy delivery Develop professional learning resources, tools and exemplars to build teacher capability Monitor research, legislation and policy changes impacting student engagement and wellbeing Support responses and coordination across the Education Excellence Directorate on policy implementation Contribute to strategic initiatives and continuous improvement across the Student Engagement Unit ABOUT YOU Qualification in education or a related discipline Demonstrated experience working in education with exposure to policy, programs or student engagement initiatives Strong understanding of student engagement, behaviour, wellbeing or inclusive education frameworks Knowledge of relevant legislation and policies (including MO 1359) (desirable) Proven ability to design and implement evidence-informed policies and initiatives Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders Strong collaboration skills and ability to work across diverse teams Ability to work both autonomously and within a team environment Commitment to child safety and the values of Catholic education Job Type: 12 Month Fixed Term, Part time FTE 0.6 Salary range for this position is $118,234 (EO 1) - $138,496 (EO 5) per annum exclusive of superannuation as specified in the Catholic Education Multi-Enterprise Agreement 2022 . 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 1 May 2026
