Summary
Join Brisbane Catholic Education (BCE) as the Head of Strategy and Operations, where you will lead strategic initiatives that foster innovation, build strategic partnerships, and drive system-wide growth and operational excellence at scale. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on Catholic education in the Archdiocese of Brisbane.

Location: BCE Office - Woolloongabba

Work hours: Full-time, flexible working arrangements available

Salary: $275,000 to $314,000 total package including super and access to a motor vehicle

Status: Five-year term positon

About the opportunity
In this position, you will be responsible for:

Providing system-wide strategic direction, planning, and operational oversight to ensure alignment with BCE’s vision, mission and values.

Leading the design and delivery of strategic initiatives that foster innovation, build strategic partnership and enhance operational excellence.

Enhancing system-wide transformation efforts to drive effectiveness and sustainable growth.

Overseeing organisational planning and performance monitoring to ensure accountability, alignment and continuous improvement.

Fostering cross functional collaboration and aligning initiatives to deliver shared strategic outcomes.

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

Proven experience in strategic leadership, planning and operational oversight, with a focus on delivery and execution.

Experience in developing and implementing innovative, system-wide solutions.

Excellent communication skills and the ability to influence without authority to engage with stakeholders and lead cross-functional collaboration effectively.

Demonstrated experience in leading change management initiatives to support the implementation of strategic plans and foster a culture of continuous improvement.

Bachelor's Degree in Education, Business Administration, or a related field (Master's Degree highly desirable).

Eligibility and Safeguarding requirements:

Eligibility to work in Australia for the duration of the appointment

Positive Notice Blue Card for working with Children

Why choose BCE

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.

Korn Ferry are supporting BCE for this executive appointment. To enquire or apply please submit your CV and Cover Letter to Lachie Ansell at [email protected]

The closing date for applications is Sunday 13 April 2025.