Acting Religious Education and Identity Curriculum Leader

About Brisbane Catholic Education 

Brisbane Catholic Education (BCE) is a vibrant learning community within the Archdiocese, employing over 12,000 people across a diverse range of positions. As the largest provider of Catholic education in Queensland, BCE is dedicated to delivering high-quality education from Prep to Year 12. Through strong partnerships with parents, governments, and the wider community, BCE fosters social responsibility, self-discipline and Catholic values in all its students. We offer a supportive working culture where care for the individual is an important part of our ethos. Arrive at work every day to a welcoming and compassionate environment, knowing that you'll be supported to take care of what's important to you. Learn more about Brisbane Catholic Education. 

About our school 

St Columban's is a progressive, co-educational, Catholic Secondary College catering for over 1,100 students. Our contemporary campus is in the heart of Caboolture, easily accessible by rail and bus. Our nurturing, faith filled community offers service learning and retreat programs, academic and vocational excellence with diverse curriculum choices, comprehensive co-curricular, cultural and sporting programs, and offers multiple pathways with a Trade Training Centre. Staff are committed to quality inclusive Christian education in the Catholic tradition led by the Edmund Rice Touchstones. Explore our school website to learn more about us.

Drive the school's mission by leading learning and teaching at a strategic level. Develop curriculum aligned with national, state, and local standards; implement effective pedagogies; supervise teaching and learning quality; use data to inform decisions; build partnerships; and manage resources responsibly. 

• Location: St Columbans - Caboolture (S)
• Start date: 21/01/ /01/2027
• Work hours: 30.00
• Salary: $86,601 - $124,725 + Tier 4 ML Allowance + super
• Status: Term Time Fixed Term
• Ad close date: 14/12/2025
• Contact:

In this position you will be responsible for:

• Leading the overall curriculum development, implementation, and evaluation across the school under the direction of Senior Leadership 
• Applying contemporary learning and teaching research to classroom practice through whole-school professional development and targeted support for teacher improvement 
• Collaborating with Curriculum Leaders, teaching staff, and Senior Leadership to review curriculum frameworks and plan future directions 
• Leading teacher performance through professional dialogue, reflective practice, and formal/informal goal setting and appraisal 
• Staying current with curriculum and pedagogy developments and guiding whole-school professional learning accordingly 
• Providing induction and mentoring for beginning teachers in collaboration with Senior Leadership and Curriculum Leaders 
• Supervising student learning across the school using internal and external data, and implementing strategic interventions 
• Contributing to school leadership through active participation in staff and middle leadership meetings 
• Managing financial and material resources within the curriculum area, including budget planning and expenditure 

To be successful in this position you will bring relevant contemporary skills and experience including:

• Developed work programs in alignment with national, state, and local requirements.  
• Driving the assessment and moderation process when developing new programs.  
• Leading and innovating within a specified curriculum area.  
• Stakeholder engagement fostering collaboration and transparency.  
• Having responsibility for a financial budget.
• Ideally applicant needs to be able to teach Study of Religion. 
• For this position you are required to be Catholic.

Eligibility and Safeguarding requirements:

• Eligibility to work in Australia for the duration of the appointment 
• Current registration with Queensland College of Teachers. 
   

Join us and be part of the largest Catholic Diocese in Queensland, nurturing your personal and professional development goals. As a valued member of our organisation, enjoy these and other rewards:

• Opportunities for career advancement and professional development 
• Competitive remuneration and flexible work arrangements (position dependent) 
• Access to targeted AI tools and training with a focus on innovation and strong ethical standards. Learn more here: The Rome Call for AI Ethics and Microsoft Australia News Centre 
• Salary packaging and salary-sacrificing options 
• Active staff social club and wellness programs 
• Personal support for our employees and families through the Employee Assistance Program. 

Please note applications for this position may be considered as they are received, and an appointment made prior to the advertised close date.  

Everyone at BCE models and fosters a commitment to the safeguarding of children and promotes a culture where student protection is everyone's responsibility. The Archdiocese of Brisbane has standards of conduct for workers to maintain a safe and healthy environment for children. Our commitment to these standards requires that we conduct working with children checks and background referencing for all persons who will engage in direct and regular involvement with children and young people and/or adults-at-risk. The organisation is fully committed to child safety and has a zero tolerance to abuse of children or adults-at-risk. 

Equity and inclusion are at the core of our Catholic values and we recognise the benefits of a diverse workforce. We encourage and welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply for this position.  

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