Learning Partner, Inclusion - Eastern Region

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 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 
• 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

Based out of our Eastern Region office in Croydon the Learning Partner, Inclusion will respond to consultation requests (referrals) and support schools to identify student learning needs and recommend targeted supports and adjustments to improve participation and engagement in learning and the school community.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Build the capability of school leaders to utilise MACS and VCEA policies and guidelines to accurately identify, assess and monitor students who may require adjustments
• Provide expert advice to school leaders to inform school improvement plans and initiatives, inform and improve the educational outcomes for students requiring an adjustment, inform targeted assessment and teaching, document personalised learning plans (PLPs), and support effective consultation and communication with families and stakeholders
• Build the capability of school leaders to administer assessment tools, analyse and interpret data sources to inform and improve the educational outcomes of all students to support inclusive learning
• Develop and deliver professional learning that outlines the key principles of inclusive teaching practices to accurately identify, support and monitor students who may require adjustments (academically, behaviourally, health and wellbeing needs)
• Support schools to implement the Nationally Consistent Collection of Data on School Students with Disability (NCCD) Model with fidelity, moderate and quality assure NCCD evidence

ABOUT YOU

• Demonstrated understanding of state and national policies and curriculum in relation to inclusive teaching practices including, multi-tiered system of supports, NCCD, Response to Intervention, universal design for learning to support the health, wellbeing, academic and/or behavioural needs of students
• Demonstrated successful experience in the development of contemporary, evidence-based teaching and learning approaches including a broad range of assessments to inform adjustments for students with diverse learning needs
• Demonstrated ability to produce, organise and deliver Professional Learning programs using a variety of modes to engage such as asynchronous learning, webinars and online modules
• Demonstrated ability to build the capability of teachers and leaders within schools in relation to inclusive teaching practices and curriculum provision for students requiring targeted support and adjustments (cognitive, behaviour, sensory, health, physical, social/emotional)
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills with ability to establish and maintain strong working relationships with key stakeholders

Salary range for this position is $79,589 (T2/1) - $118,063 (T2/6) per annum exclusive of super. of superannuation as specified in the Catholic Education Multi-Enterprise Agreement 2022 and may include additional allowances dependent on qualifications and experience. This role is eligible for school holidays.

HOW TO APPLY

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

Click to submit your application. If you have any queries about this role, they can be directed to our HR team by email recruitment@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.

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APPLICATIONS CLOSE: 4.00pm Friday 18 September 2026