About this role
About Brisbane Catholic Education
Brisbane Catholic Education (BCE) is a vibrant learning community within the Archdiocese, employing over 12,000 people across a diverse range of positions. As the largest provider of Catholic education in Queensland, BCE is dedicated to delivering high-quality education from Prep to Year 12. Through strong partnerships with parents, governments, and the wider community, BCE fosters social responsibility, self-discipline and Catholic values in all its students. We offer a supportive working culture where care for the individual is an important part of our ethos. Arrive at work every day to a welcoming and compassionate environment, knowing that you'll be supported to take care of what's important to you. Learn more about Brisbane Catholic Education.
About our team
The Learning, Teaching and Curriculum team plays a pivotal role in advancing educational excellence within Brisbane Catholic Education (BCE). The team leverages data and research-informed insights to provide policy and guiding direction to support schools in nurturing student learning and wellbeing. Through advice, resourcing, and professional learning, the team enables schools to engage in action and agency towards excellence and equity for all learners, whilst maintaining legislative and system learning and teaching requirements.
Summary
The Senior Education Advisor - Emerging Literacies plays a key strategic and advisory role in shaping the future of teaching and learning across BCE schools. This position provides specialised leadership in emerging foundational literacies, including STEM, digital, AI and data literacies, and guides how these evolving capabilities are embedded within P–12 curriculum, pedagogy and assessment. You will lead system‑wide initiatives, influence educational practice, analyse complex data to inform decision‑making, and build capability across schools and teams to ensure high‑quality learning outcomes for all students.
- Location: BCEO Woolloongabba
- Work hours: Fulltime | Flexible Working Arrangements Available
- Status: Permanent (Continuing) | Commencing February 2026
- Salary: $137,560 - $152,836 plus super
- Ad Close date: 9 February 2026
- Contact: [email protected]
About the opportunity
In this position you will:
- Lead the planning, evaluation and embedding of sustainable practices that support BCE’s strategic initiatives.
- Provide high‑level strategic advice and lead projects that inform policy, organisational direction and decision‑making.
- Analyse data to challenge and negotiate perspectives on complex curriculum and emerging literacies.
- Develop strategies, investigations and reviews that enhance organisational performance and contribute to the Education Strategy.
- Build and maintain strong internal and external relationships to share expertise and advocate for emerging literacies, including STEM.
- Partner with school leadership teams, role holders and BCEO staff to strengthen practice.
- Build professional capability across business areas and develop professional learning and teaching resources.
- Seek and provide feedback on school needs and implementation progress through BCE leaders and managers.
- Monitor and evaluate the impact of initiatives centred around emerging literacies and STEM that strengthen student engagement, achievement, wellbeing and effective transitions across the phases of learning
About you
To be successful in this position you will bring relevant contemporary skills and experience including:
- Strong experience in curriculum, pedagogy and contemporary literacy practices.
- Expertise and demonstrated interest in emerging literacies (e.g., digital, AI, data).
- Ability to build relationships and influence practice across diverse school communities.
- Proven capability to design and deliver professional learning.
- Conducted high level reviews and investigations linked to organisational performance.
- Written specialised reports and committee papers on projects you have led.
- Worked with multiple stakeholders and leadership teams in your area of specialty.
- Tertiary qualifications in a related field and/or previous experience in a similar position would be highly regarded but not essential.
Eligibility and Safeguarding requirements:
- Eligibility to work in Australia for the duration of the appointment.
- Full registration with Queensland College of Teachers (QCT)
Why choose BCE
Join us and be part of the largest Catholic Diocese in Queensland, nurturing your personal and professional development goals. As a valued member of our organisation, enjoy these and other rewards:
- Opportunities for career advancement and professional development
- Competitive remuneration and flexible work arrangements (position dependent)
- Access to targeted AI tools and training with a focus on innovation and strong ethical standards. Learn more here: The Rome Call for AI Ethics and Microsoft Australia News Centre
- Salary packaging and salary-sacrificing options
- Active staff social club and wellness programs
- Personal support for our employees and families through the Employee Assistance Program.
Please note applications for this position may be considered as they are received, and an appointment made prior to the advertised close date.
Everyone at BCE models and fosters a commitment to the safeguarding of children and promotes a culture where student protection is everyone’s responsibility. The Archdiocese of Brisbane has standards of conduct for workers to maintain a safe and healthy environment for children. Our commitment to these standards requires that we conduct working with children checks and background referencing for all persons who will engage in direct and regular involvement with children and young people and/or adults-at-risk. The organisation is fully committed to child safety and has a zero tolerance to abuse of children or adults-at-risk.
Equity and inclusion are at the core of our Catholic values and we recognise the benefits of a diverse workforce. We encourage and welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply for this position.
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Other facts
About Brisbane Catholic Education
Brisbane Catholic Education (BCE) is a vibrant, faith-filled learning community committed to providing an education to believe in. With 146 schools and seven office locations across South East Queensland, we employ more than 12,500 dedicated staff and support over 78,000 students. We are the second largest non-government employer in Queensland.
We provide a student-centred education from Prep to Year 12, grounded in excellence, compassion and faith. Our communities are places of modern learning that create and embrace transformational change to help create a better future, advocating for justice, promoting inclusion, diversity and ecological change.
Career opportunities are available in the city, coast and country, across a wide range of roles including teaching, school support, administration, and specialist roles across IT, HR and more. When you join BCE, you’ll find more than just a career. You’ll experience connection, purpose and the opportunity to be part of something bigger.
Learn more and explore current opportunities at bne.catholic.edu.au.
What you'll do
- The Senior Education Advisor will lead the planning and embedding of sustainable practices that support BCE’s strategic initiatives and provide high-level strategic advice to inform policy and decision-making. This role involves analyzing data to enhance organizational performance and building professional capability across schools.
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