Team Leader, Behaviour Support Programs

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 Team Leader, Behaviour Support Programs will support the development and implementation of sector, school and student level Student Behaviour Support programs and initiatives across the Archdiocese of Melbourne. This role will oversee and coordinate the work of the implementation of Positive Behavior for Learning and Team Teach programs including co-ordination of both initiatives, liaison with key stakeholders and the development of initiatives and resources to support the evaluation and implementation of both programs.

The successful candidate can commence ASAP or in January 2026.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Collaborate with the Manager, Student Behaviour Support, to lead the team, including members based in regional offices. providing professional guidance, contributing to strategic planning, overseeing work output, managing performance, supporting professional development and managing escalated cases
• Support and develop systems and resources for the implementation of behaviour programs including and Team Teach in partnership with external providers
• Managing the Team Teach implementation process, including expressions of interest, assigning trainers and communication
• Manage the implementation of the PBL program including liaison with stakeholders, design, review and development of resources and processes.
• Provide leadership and support to the PBL team
• Review and develop processes to embed Team Teach in schools
• Work collaboratively with the other leads in Student Engagement, policy officers and Student Engagement leadership team

ABOUT YOU

• Demonstrated experience in leadership including leading whole school student behaviour programs at a school or system level
• Extensive knowledge of and experience in the implementation of PBL within a school
• Sound understanding of the relevant policies and priorities, Government directions, statutory requirements, and research evidence related to student mental health
• Familiarity with Team Teach and programs
• Proven ability to lead and collaborate with team members to design effective, evidence informed strategies and professional learning to strengthen practice, drive improvement, and contribute to advancing agreed outcomes/goals.
• Well-developed oral and written communication skills with an ability to use these to engage with stakeholders.

HOW TO APPLY

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

ClickAPPLY 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