Systems Learning & Teaching Adviser

Position: Systems Learning & Teaching Adviser - Secondary
Salary Range: $139,096 - $156,553 per annum pending experience 
Tenure: Full Time, Fixed Term (3 year contract)
Commencing Date: As soon as practicable
Closing Date: Monday, 20 February 2023 unless filled prior

Townsville Catholic Education supports a diverse region extending from Townsville to the Burdekin and Whitsunday regions in the South, North to Ingham and Halifax, South-West to Winton, and West to the border with the Northern Territory, encompassing Mount Isa and several small, isolated western towns and east to Palm Island. TCE  provides a supportive, flexible working environment where care for the individual is an important part of our ethos.  We employ motivated people who want to work together to produce excellent outcomes for our students. Our staff are recognised as being central to achieving our mission. 

Townsville Catholic Education Office (TCEO) is seeking an experienced and dedicated Systems Learning & Teaching Adviser - Secondary. This position is a full time, fixed term role (3 year contract)  commencing as soon as practicable.

About the role

The role of the System Learning and Teaching Adviser – Secondary exists to provide advice and guidance to the Learning and Teaching Team, School Service Teams, school leaders and teaching staff on matters of most effective pedagogy, curriculum and teaching practice within the secondary schooling context, with the aim of supporting the achievement of quality outcomes for students and promoting the ongoing development of Catholic Education.

About You

Experience

• Experience in education at school leadership team level or above 
• Significant successful teaching experience in secondary schools (Catholic schools highly desirable)
• Experience in the application of contemporary educational policy and research
• Experience in curriculum development and innovation.

Knowledge

• Sound understanding of the Mission and Purpose of Catholic Education
• Deep knowledge of school leadership roles and the challenges and opportunities they provide in adding value to the learning journeys of students in the Catholic Education context
• Deep knowledge of secondary education policy, research, best practice and regulatory requirements 
• Deep knowledge of secondary curriculum (including State and Federal curriculum directions), pedagogy and professional learning practice
• Knowledge of the Queensland Board of Teacher Registration requirements
• Knowledge of Diocesan policy and procedures.

Skills

• Outstanding interpersonal skills, including an ability to build and maintain productive relationships with a broad stakeholder group 
• Ability to influence and support behaviour and practice change without asserting direct line management
• Ability to work in a matrix structure and effectively manage time commitments and relationships to achieve shared outcomes
• Effective analytical skills necessary to provide advice to the Director-Learning & Teaching on a range of issues concerned with Industrial Relations, Legal Issues, Employment Planning, Staff Development and School Management
• Ability to work with colleagues in a professional, informed, flexible and caring manner
• Well-developed capacity for creative and strategic thinking in the areas of problem-solving and future directions.

Mandatory Criteria

• Current Working with Children Suitability Card - The successful candidate will require a paid Blue Card before commencement as per the No Card, No Start policy developed by Queensland Government
• Tertiary qualifications in a related field
• Registration or eligibility for registration with Queensland College of Teachers
• Full accreditation to teach/teach Religious Education in a Catholic school
• Current and valid Driver’s Licence
• Ability to travel from time to time within and beyond the Catholic Diocese of Townsville
• Ability to perform the physical requirements of the role in a safe manner.

Desirable Criteria

• Masters qualification in a related field

Some employees may be subject to pre-employment medical assessments during the selection process. Depending on the nature of the position, it may be necessary for successful applicants to be immunised against certain preventable diseases in order to minimise the risk of transmission.

Please refer to the Position Description for more information.

What we offer

• Competitive Salary: $139,096 - $156,553 per annum pending experience 
• Annual Leave with 17.5% leave loading
• Salary packaging options 
• Modern facilities, equipment and resources
• Superannuation up to 12.75% employer contribution (in a co-contribution arrangement)
• Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service
• 14 Weeks’ paid parental leave if eligible
• Deferred Salary Scheme
• Corporate health insurance 
• Induction, professional development and learning opportunities
• Wellbeing programs and initiatives

How to apply

• Complete the application form including your two nominated professional referees (name, position title and email address)
• Upload a cover letter addressing the skills, attributes and experience to support the key accountabilities of the role identified in the position description
• Upload a current resume 

Applications during the shortlisting phase will be kept confidential.

APPLICATIONS CLOSE: 3.00pm Monday, 20 February 2023 unless filled prior.

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