Team Leader - Inclusion & Capability
Job No:
TCE4131
Location:
Townsville Catholic Education Office, Kirwan
Position: Team Leader - Inclusion & Capability
Commencing Date: As soon as practicable
Salary Range: $149,001 - $167,701 per annum pending experience
Tenure: Full Time, Fixed Term
Closing Date: Monday, 19 May 2025 unless filled prior
Townsville Catholic Education (TCE) is currently seeking a Team Leader to manage, advise and support a team of professionals dedicated to providing services in support of inclusive education.
About the Role
The Team Leader, Inclusion and Capability oversees the development of proactive partnerships, school capability building and upskilling across the system to proactively lift inclusive practice capability and capacity within schools. Working collaboratively with peers, the Team Leader will develop consistent approaches and standards to service provision whilst considering the unique context and needs of each school. Additionally, the role acts as the point of contact for their team to support the development, implementation, and evaluation of services to assist in achieving inclusive learning environments in which all students can thrive, irrespective of their abilities, disabilities, or backgrounds.
Teachers with qualifications in the area of inclusion and/or middle or senior leadership experience are encouraged to apply.
About You
- Proven experience in designing and delivering adult learning programs, workshops, and professional development sessions, with a focus on building educators' capacity in inclusive education practices.
- Demonstrated experience leading and supervising a multi-disciplinary team that provides support to leaders and teachers.
- Highly developed interpersonal communication and human relations skills in dealing with a range of professionals including professionals from other agencies and organisations.
- Staff/team management experience with the ability to recruit and develop staff, negotiate work priorities, and plan and coordinate work to meet multiple objectives.
- Strong knowledge of inclusive education principles, best practice, and legislative and compliance requirements and how these are enacted within a diverse team of EAL/D Specialist, Inclusion Advisors, Inclusion Specialist and Project Officer.
- Proven capacity to develop and implement inclusive education programs and associated strategies and services to support the diverse needs of educators and students.
- Proficiency in data analysis and reporting
- Effective communication and consultation skills, including the ability to convey complex concepts in an accessible and understandable manner to diverse audiences
Mandatory Criteria
- Full professional registration (for example, full registration as a teacher in Queensland)
- Solid demonstrated experience providing leadership to, managing and coordinating a team
- Current Working with Children Suitability Card - The successful candidate will require a paid Blue Card before commencement as per the No Card, No Start policy developed by Queensland Government – exemption for AHPRA or OCT Registration
- Current Driver’s Licence
- Ability to travel from time to time within the Townsville Diocese
- Ability to perform the physical requirements of the role in a safe manner.
Please see the Position Description for more information
What we offer
- Competitive Salary Range
- Annual Leave with 17.5% leave loading
- Salary packaging options
- Modern facilities, equipment and resources
- Superannuation up to 12.75% employer contribution (in a co-contribution arrangement)
- Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service
- 14 Weeks’ paid parental leave
- Deferred Salary Scheme
- Corporate health insurance
- Induction, professional development and learning opportunities
- Well-being programs and initiatives
Our Organisation
Townsville Catholic Education supports a diverse region extending from Townsville to the Burdekin and Whitsunday regions in the south, and north to Ingham and Halifax, south-west to Winton, and west to the border with the Northern Territory, encompassing Mount Isa and several small, isolated western towns and east to Palm Island. Townsville Catholic Education provides a supportive, flexible working environment where care for the individual is an important part of our ethos. We employ motivated people who want to work together to produce excellent outcomes for our students. Our staff are recognised as being central to achieving our mission.
Townsville Catholic Education 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.
How to apply
- Complete the application form including contact details (phone and email) of two professional referees
Upload a cover letter addressing the experience, knowledge and skills to support the key accountabilities of the role identified in the position description
Upload a current resume
Applications during the shortlisting phase will be kept confidential.
For further information regarding the remuneration package please contact TCEO Human Resources recruitment@tsv.catholic.edu.au
Applications close 3.00pm Monday, 19 May 2025 unless filled prior.
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