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
The Manager, Talent and Capability sits within the Learning and Leadership Development Team and plays a key role in strengthening professional learning, talent development and capability building across MACS. The role focuses on designing, delivering and evaluating scalable programs, frameworks and initiatives aligned with MACS2030, using strong expertise in educational leadership, adult learning, talent management, stakeholder engagement and project management..
WHAT YOU WILL DO
- Lead the design, delivery and continuous improvement of MACS-wide learning, leadership and capability initiatives, including the Learning and Development Framework.
- Lead, supervise and develop team members, fostering a high-performing and collaborative culture.
- Partner with stakeholders across MACS to identify capability priorities, mandatory learning needs and system-wide development opportunities.
- Provide expertise in educational leadership, talent management and capability frameworks, ensuring learning programs align with Professional Standards and MACS strategic priorities.
- Manage relationships with external providers and vendors to deliver high-quality, cost-effective learning programs, leadership pathways and sponsored study initiatives.
- Monitor program effectiveness, compliance and budget performance, while driving continuous improvement and contributing to broader learning and development initiatives across MACS.
ABOUT YOU
- Demonstrated ability to design, interpret and deliver strategic learning and capability initiatives that support teachers, school leaders and system leaders.
- Significant experience in adult learning design, capability frameworks, learning pathways and evidence-informed approaches within an education environment.
- Proven leadership experience, including leading, coaching and developing staff while fostering a high-performing team culture.
- Outstanding communication, stakeholder engagement and influencing skills, with the ability to build effective relationships and achieve successful outcomes.
- Strong project management, organisational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deliver outcomes within established timelines.
- Relevant tertiary qualifications, supported by significant experience in educational leadership, adult education design and customer-focused learning and development programs.
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 Talent Acquisition 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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