Program Leader (Data and Performance) in Beaudesert

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.

McAuley College, Beaudesert is seeking an innovative Program Leader (Data and Performance) to drive data-informed decision-making, enhance student outcomes, and lead strategic initiatives that support excellence in teaching, learning, and school improvement.

Location: McAuley College, Beaudesert
Start date: Commencing January 2027
Work hours: 30.00 hours per week
Salary: $86,601 - $124,725 per annum + Middle leader Tier 2 Allowance + 12.75% Super
Status: Full Time Continuing
Ad close date: 4th October 2026

About our school: McAuley College is a 7-12 co-educational secondary College in Beaudesert at the heart of the Scenic Rim. The College prioritises learning and wellbeing for everyone and prides itself on its inclusive approach. As a rural school, we are proud to be an active contributor to our local community and work to connect our students and staff with the Beaudesert Community. As a school in the Mercy Tradition, we work collaboratively to ensure that students and staff at McAuley College are Known, Supported and Challenged. This focus underpins our College touchstones of BELIEVE, LEARN, and SERVE.

In this position you will be responsible for:

• Lead the designated program in the school.
• Supervise teachers engaged in the program throughout the school.
• Induct new teachers within the program.
• Monitor program outcomes for students and address areas of concern through appropriate interventions.
• Coordinate the work of staff engaged in delivering the designated program.
• Regularly communicate with stakeholders to ensure the smooth operation of the program.
• Organise program activities including resources, transport, operations, staff, etc.
• Keep abreast of best practice in the program area through ongoing professional reading and research.
• Contribute to the leadership of the school through active participation in staff and middle leadership meetings.
• Manage financial and material resources within the area of responsibility.

To be successful in this position you will bring relevant contemporary skills and experience including:

• Eligibility to work within Australia for the period of appointment.
• Be a committed, practicing Catholic, or in an ecumenical school, a committed, practicing member of one of the faith traditions represented in that ecumenical school.
• Experience in school leadership or a role providing support and leadership to Catholic schools.
• Demonstrated experience in leading academic, cultural, outreach, or sporting programs.
• Proven ability to supervise and support teaching staff across a school setting.
• Strong organisational skills to coordinate program logistics, resources, and operations.
• Excellent communication skills for engaging with students, parents, staff, and external partners.
• Capacity to build and maintain partnerships with external organisations to enhance program outcomes.
• Commitment to the values and ethos of the school in all aspects of program leadership.
• Ability to lead professional learning aligned with current best practices and research.
• Active contribution to school leadership through participation in staff and leadership meetings.
• Competence in managing budgets and material resources responsibly.

Eligibility and Safeguarding requirements:

• Eligibility to work in Australia for the duration of the appointment.
• Hold a Paid Employee Positive Notice Blue Card prior to commencement.

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 opportunities for career advancement and professional development, competitive remuneration, and flexible work arrangements.

Everyone at BCE models and fosters a commitment to the safeguarding of children and promotes a culture where student protection is everyone's responsibility. 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.