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Catholic Education Sandhurst Limited (CESL) is seeking a Inclusive Education Lead to join our Inclusive Education Team. This is an exciting ongoing full‑time opportunity reporting to the Assistant Director: School Improvement and Safeguarding.

The Position

- Title: Inclusive Education Lead

- Salary per year: $150,000 - $160,000

- FTE / Hours per fortnight: 1 FTE / 76 hours per fortnight

- Employment Status: Ongoing

- Location: Bendigo, Tatura or Wangaratta

- Other Requirements: VIT or WWCC, National Police Check, Driver’s Licence

- Potential start date: 19th January 2026

About The CESL Office

The CESL Office Team comprises of close to 150 employees working across 7 key functional areas, supporting over 50 schools and early childhood centres within the Sandhurst Diocese. We are a supportive and friendly team who are committed to working collaboratively with our schools to achieve the best outcomes possible for our students. With office locations in Bendigo, Wangaratta and Tatura.

You Will

- Hold tertiary qualifications in education.

- Maintain current VIT registration and a Victorian Driver’s Licence.

- Bring significant experience in leading inclusive education and support services within school settings.

- Demonstrate the ability to lead teams, manage performance, and implement system‑wide initiatives.

- Have strong knowledge of relevant legislation and inclusive education policy (e.g. DDA, DSE, Equal Opportunity Act).

- Use high‑level interpersonal, organisational, and communication skills to collaborate effectively across roles and settings.

- Apply experience in policy development, project management, and using data to inform strategic decisions.

- Show a strong commitment to Catholic education, child safety, and inclusive practices for all students.

What We Offer You

- Flexible and Hybrid working options

- Competitive benefits, growth opportunities, and a supportive work environment.

- An opportunity to work from Bendigo, Wangaratta, or Tatura.

- Generous leave provisions for more quality time with friends and family.

- Competitive remuneration plus superannuation.

- Provision of a motor vehicle.

- Dedicated support and a collaborative, supportive team.

Magnify Sandhurst

In 2025, a diocesan first, a comprehensive and exciting new learning and teaching program was simultaneously launched across over 50 Catholic schools in the Sandhurst Diocese.

Magnify Sandhurst will be introduced across 2025 to 2027, with each phase designed to bring measurable improvements in each learning environment.

Magnify Sandhurst is set to transform learning for students with more specific and explicit teaching practices, bringing greater consistency and a more predictable and effective education experience for all students.

The Magnify Sandhurst program combines evidence‑based practices in teaching and learning to support each student’s unique needs, strengths, and goals, focusing on strengthening core areas like literacy and numeracy, building supportive classroom environments, and integrating Catholic values in daily learning.

Learn more about Magnify Sandhurst.

Catholic Education Sandhurst Limited (CESL)

CESL governs over 50 schools and early childhood learning centres across Central and North Eastern Victoria, in large regional centres and small vibrant townships. As we ‘Magnify Sandhurst’ with a special focus on learner growth, teacher professional development and ‘healthy and well communities’, we are committed to working in partnership with leaders, students and families, providing innovation and excellence; inspired by the Catholic story. We feature large regional centres of Bendigo, Wodonga, Wangaratta, Shepparton and Echuca, as well as many smaller communities where making people feel welcome is a speciality. Our motto is ‘Every Student, Every Teacher, Every School, Every Day’.

Diversity, Inclusion and Child Safety

CESL embraces diversity and social inclusion and encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply. We are committed to ensuring the safety, wellbeing, and inclusion of all children.

Applications Close: 4pm, Friday 14th November 2025

Please ensure your application includes a cover letter, resume and a document addressing the Key Selection Criteria within the Position Description.

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