Lead, Improvement and Survey Implementation

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 Lead, Improvement and Survey Implementation is a critical role in overseeing the end-to-end planning, coordination, and implementation of the school improvement survey processes to support data-informed decision-making across the system and in schools. With a strong analytical mindset and exceptional project management skills, the successful candidate will collaborate closely with system and school leaders and provide advice and resources relating to the development, implementation and evaluation of the school improvement surveys.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Lead the renewal and transformation of school improvement survey processes embedded within the MACS 2030 strategy and School Improvement Framework (SIF) particularly the school improvement survey project
• Develop and lead relevant data and analytic projects and programs to ensure effective school improvement monitoring and performance
• Lead and coordinate the development of resources, professional learning and training focused on data, improvement and performance monitoring for schools across the MACS system and office staff
• Work at pace to lead, deliver and implement efficient planning, coordination and execution of the annual survey project
• Analyse data using advanced techniques to inform strategic insights and action for educational benefit
• Develop and apply data strategies to support school and system improvement and capability building

ABOUT YOU

• Proven experience in delivering effective school improvement initiatives, including large-scale online projects
• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage complex educational programs working collaboratively with diverse stakeholders
• Strong analytical, project management skills, with demonstrated experience in risk mitigation and knowledge of research in school effectiveness and student outcomes
• Experience in designing and supporting evidence-based professional learning in education
• Excellent communication skills, including policy writing, stakeholder engagement, and strategic consultation
• Proven ability to support teams and individuals at all levels to achieve shared goals and deliver outcomes on time and to a high standard

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 [email protected]

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 Thursday, 5 June 2025