Disability Education Specialist

At Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools Ltd (MACS) we envision every student to be inspired and enabled to flourish and enrich the world. MACS is the largest Catholic school system in Australia. We own, govern and operate approximately 300 Catholic schools, employ over 17,000 staff and serve more than 118,000 students and their families in the Archdiocese of Melbourne. It is an exciting time to join MACS, where we are transforming to bring to life our recently launched strategic plan: MACS 2030: Forming Lives to Enrich the World.

It is an exciting time to join MACS, where we are transforming to bring to life our strategic plan - MACS 2030: Forming Lives to Enrich the World that will help all MACS staff come together to make the most of what a Catholic education has to offer so that we have the greatest and most distinctive impact in our classrooms, staffrooms and schools communities. More details on the MACS strategy can be found here.

WHY WORK FOR US?

• Professional development opportunities with a defined personalised annual budget
• Access to flexible working arrangements, which include working from home arrangements
• You will work in a tight-knit, supportive team to ensure you succeed in your role
• Employee Assistant Program (EAP) supported by Mental Health First Aiders in the workplace, providing a safe and caring environment to our staff and students

The MACS Code of Conduct (the Code) embodies our collective commitment to fostering a positive and supportive work environment that prioritises the health, safety and wellbeing of everyone, inspired by our Catholic faith. We ask that all staff read and understand the Code and model the behaviours that are expected of us.

YOUR ROLE

The Disability Education Specialist is a part of the Students with Disability Centre of Expertise within Student Engagement Services (SES) and play's a pivotal role in empowering school leadership teams. They provide expert guidance on inclusive practices, drive the implementation of a multi-tiered system of supports (MTSS), and assist schools meet legislative obligations to support the diverse needs of all students—particularly those with disability.

This role can be based from one of MACS four regional offices: Werribee, Moonee Ponds, Croydon or Moorabbin.

The successful candidate can commence ASAP or in January 2026.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Guide school leadership teams through the Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) framework—screen, respond, monitor, and improve—to strengthen whole-school approaches across learning, behaviour, and wellbeing (including attendance)
• Strengthen leadership capacity to implement MACS policies, procedures, and guidelines in alignment with inclusive school improvement initiatives
• Design and facilitate targeted professional learning in collaboration with the Inclusive Learning, Student Behaviour and Support, and Student Health and Wellbeing teams, using diverse formats including asynchronous modules, webinars, and interactive online learning tools
• Contribute to the development, review, and refinement of personalised learning plans (PLPs) and associated tools to support individual student needs
• Guide schools in the accurate implementation of the Nationally Consistent Collection of School Data on Students with Disability (NCCD), with fidelity, and moderate and quality assure NCCD evidence.
• Document school consultations and related recommendations accurately, aligning with MACS policies, ICT systems, and SEU protocols

ABOUT YOU

• Demonstrated understanding of state and national education policies and legislative obligations relating to students with disability, including their application within inclusive schooling environments
• Proven experience in implementing inclusive teaching practices informed by Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS), Response to Intervention (RTI), and Universal Design for Learning (UDL) to address students' academic, behavioural, health, and wellbeing needs
• Extensive experience supporting diverse learning needs through effective use of assessment data to guide the design and delivery of evidence-based interventions and adjustments across domains of learning, behaviour, and/or wellbeing.
• Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to lead inclusive practice, manage complex conversations, work within multidisciplinary teams, and adapt communication across diverse contexts
• Demonstrated knowledge and hands-on experience in executing the processes and practices required for the Nationally Consistent Collection of Data on School Students with Disability (NCCD), ensuring accurate, consistent, and compliant reporting

Salary range for this position is $118,234 (T2/1) - $138,234 (T2/6) per annum Choose an item. of superannuation as specified in the Catholic Education Multi-Enterprise Agreement 2022 and may include additional allowances dependent on qualifications and experience.

HOW TO APPLY

Please refer to the position description for further details about the role and the Key Selection Criteria.

Click APPLY to submit your application. If you have any queries about this role, they can be directed to our HR team by email

You will need to provide:

1.  An up to-date Resume and

2.  A cover letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria, limited to two pages

Note: MACS is committed to the safety, wellbeing and protection of all children in our care. The successful candidate must hold or acquire and maintain a Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) and/or Working with Children Check and must be willing to obtain and maintain a National Criminal History Check.

Candidates must hold full Australian Working Rights and provide evidence of this.

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APPLICATIONS CLOSE: 4.00pm Wednesday, 15 October 2025