Consultant: Inclusive Education - Catholic Education Office
Job No:
CER1753
Location:
Bundaberg
Position: Consultant: Inclusive Education
Commencement Date: 18 January 2027
Employment Status: Full-time Continuing
Hours per week: 38 hours per week
Salary Range: $137,553 - $152,836 (pending experience) paid as per the Catholic Education Executive Salary Scale
Applications Close: Sunday, 2 August 2026
About us
Catholic Education - Diocese of Rockhampton is a leading educational institution dedicated to providing quality education to students across Central Queensland. With a commitment to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment, we strive to empower our students to reach their full potential.
Our team of passionate educators and staff work collaboratively to deliver exceptional educational programs and support services to our students, ensuring they are well-equipped for success.
Your Role
Applications are invited for the full-time continuing position of Consultant: Inclusive Education, commencing January 2027. This role, ideally based in Bundaberg, provides support to Catholic primary schools in Bundaberg and to a number of secondary colleges across the diocese.
The successful applicant will provide practical, evidence-informed support for teachers and learning support teams as they develop and refine knowledge and skills that enable them to meet the diverse learning needs of students. The successful applicant will help school communities enact and embrace inclusion, facilitate professional learning, and provide advice for teachers and leaders on contemporary best practice in responding to the diversity of student learning needs. In addition, the position will provide strategic support for system-wide initiatives aimed at constantly refining and improving the educational experience offered in our schools.
The role presents a wonderful opportunity for a committed educator to influence inclusive practices across Catholic Education, and to provide support that can positively impact the educational experience of students. The role has a significant focus on helping school teams to identify needs, ensure access to quality education, plan for differentiated learning experiences, and monitor and evaluate the impact of actions.
Typical duties include, but are not limited:
- Work collaboratively with leaders, teachers, students, families and the Inclusive Education team to shape student-focused responses that promote inclusion and genuine access to education
- Provide guidance and advice to schools on differentiating to meet the diverse learning needs of students
- Contribute to on-going improvement through design and implementation of streamlined and effective practices, systems and processes related to NCCD, EAL/D and students in out of home care.
For more information, please view the Position Description.
About you
The successful applicant will have:
- An understanding of, and a commitment to, the ethos of Catholic Education.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- The ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality
- Experience supporting inclusive practices and diverse student needs
- Knowledge of contemporary inclusive education frameworks, disability legislation and policy, evidence-based teaching strategies, and collaborative approaches that foster inclusive learning environments and improve student outcomes
- The ability to work well either individually or collaboratively as part of a team, and to accept direction and support.
- The ability to adapt and be flexible within a dynamic educational setting.
- An inclusive education tertiary qualification is desirable, with appropriate experience or equivalent knowledge, qualifications and experience relevant to this role.
We value individuals who are committed to continuous growth and are eager to learn and contribute to our educational communities.
We look forward to receiving your application and are confident that you will find a career with Catholic Education in the Diocese of Rockhampton very rewarding.
What we offer
- Competitive salary range - $137,553 - $152,836 (pending experience) paid as per the Catholic Education Executive Salary Scale
- Superannuation contribution of 12.75%
- Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service (portability of Long Service Leave may also be applicable)
- Access to corporate health discounts with either Bupa or Westfund Health Insurance
- Access to Fitness Passport
- Excellent leave entitlements to suit various situations
- Induction, professional development and learning opportunities
- Modern facilities and resources
Mandatory Requirements
- Relevant tertiary qualifications and current Queensland College of Teachers Registration
- Current Driver's Licence
- Ability to travel within the Catholic Diocese of Rockhampton
- Ability to perform the physical requirements of the role in a safe manner.
- Australian work rights
How to Apply
Please review our How To Apply Online Guide
- Complete the application below
- Applicants must read, understand and accept, as an explicit term of contract, the requirements of the Statement of Principles for employment in Catholic Schools
- Upload a current resume and cover letter including contact details (phone and email) of three (3) professional referees
- Please ensure files are in Microsoft Word (.doc, .docx), PDF (.pdf) or photo (.jpg, .jpeg, .png) file formats.
Further information
- For a confidential conversation please contact Carmel Kriz, Assistant Director: Teaching & Learning on 07 4994 8000.
- For further information regarding the remuneration package, please contact Employee Support Services Employment@rok.catholic.edu.au
- Applications during the shortlisting phase will be kept confidential.
Applications Close: Sunday, 2 August 2026.
Catholic Education is committed to best practice in student protection policies and procedures and is an equal opportunity employer. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.
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