Program Manager Leading in Faith

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 16,000 staff and serve more than 112,000 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. 

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

YOUR ROLE

The Program Manager Leading in Faith role involves overseeing the Catholic Mission and Identity (CMI) Team's work with school leaders, clergy, teachers, and parents in the Archdiocese of Melbourne. They support Catholic schools in living out their faith, offer learning experiences for all, and develop resources for Religious Education. The main goal is to nurture lives of faith, hope, and love in the light of Jesus Christ. The ideal candidate is committed to Catholic faith and practice, Catholic Social teaching, and MACS policies.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Develop and implement a new Catholic Leadership framework for MACS
• Design and manage faith leadership programs for school leaders in alignment with MACS framework
• Support the implementation of the 2025 Australian Catholic Youth Festival and Teacher accreditation strategy
• Contribute to the development and implementation of Catholic Mission and Identity Team's priorities and MACS 2030 goals
• Cultivate partnerships with industry leaders and experts to enhance services and products, and effectively communicate with stakeholders

ABOUT YOU

• Proficient in leading, motivating, and coaching teams for quality outcomes
• Knowledgeable about the purpose and direction of Religious Education in the Archdiocese of Melbourne
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to collaborate effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders
• Strong expertise in theology, religious education, or relevant fields to support the formation of school leaders and teachers
• Demonstrated flexibility and adaptability in managing change, coupled with effective time management skills to meet deadlines

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 ***********@macs.vic.edu.au

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.

APPLICATIONS CLOSE: 4.00pm Wednesday, 27 March 2024