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About Brisbane Catholic Education
Brisbane Catholic Education (BCE) is a vibrant learning community within the Archdiocese, employing over 12,000 people across a diverse range of positions. As the largest provider of Catholic education in Queensland, BCE is dedicated to delivering high-quality education from Prep to Year 12. Through strong partnerships with parents, governments, and the wider community, BCE fosters social responsibility, self-discipline and Catholic values in all its students. We offer a supportive working culture where care for the individual is an important part of our ethos. Arrive at work every day to a welcoming and compassionate environment, knowing that you'll be supported to take care of what's important to you. Learn more about Brisbane Catholic Education.

Job description:

About our team
The Health, Safety, and Wellbeing Team at BCE is dedicated to fostering and maintaining safe and healthy environments for employees, students, and visitors across schools and office locations. They offer expert advice and guidance on health, safety, and wellbeing to key internal stakeholders, managing projects to ensure compliance and cultivate a positive workplace culture. The team collaborates with various stakeholders to develop and implement strategies that promote positive behavioural change throughout BCE, and they support rehabilitation and return-to-work initiatives.

Summary

Showcase your ability as the senior advisor, driving organisational change through process improvements. Brisbane Catholic Education (BCE) is seeking a passionate and experienced Senior Advisor Wellbeing to lead and implement our Employee Wellbeing framework. This role is pivotal in enhancing the mental and physical wellbeing of our employees, fostering a high-performance, values-based culture aligned with the BCE Strategic Plan.

• Location: BCE Office - Woolloongabba
• Work hours: Fulltime | Flexible working arrangements available
• Salary: $133,553 - $148,385 plus super
• Status: Fixed Term | July 2025 - January 2026
• Ad Close date: 7 July 2025

About the opportunity

In this position you will be responsible for:

• Leading the development and implementation of wellbeing initiatives based on evidence-based practices.
• Utilise data-driven insights to monitor and improve employee wellbeing initiatives.
• Collaborate with leaders across BCE to build and support wellbeing capabilities and drive cultural change.
• Confidently present to leadership teams and committees influencing and driving change in employee wellbeing.
• Manage relationships with wellbeing service providers to ensure effective support services.
• Promote a safe, inclusive, and flexible team culture and advocate for mental health awareness.
• Support compliance with relevant health and safety legislation and codes of practice.
• Analysing data to positively challenge and negotiate perspectives on complex and strategic issues to deliver outcomes and make recommendations.
• Work in partnership with school-based role holders and leadership teams across area of speciality.

About you

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

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders.
• Experience in a wellbeing advisory role within a large, decentralised organisation.
• Strong knowledge of mental health, wellbeing frameworks, and positive psychology.
• Written specialised reports and committee papers on projects you have led.
• Tertiary qualifications in workplace health and safety, human resources, allied health, or a related field.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed approaches.
• Preferred knowledge and experience in development of fatigue risk management programs.

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.

Please note applications for this position may be considered as they are received, and an appointment made prior to the advertised close date.

Everyone at BCE models and fosters a commitment to the safeguarding of children and promotes a culture where student protection is everyone's responsibility. The Archdiocese of Brisbane 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.

Equity and inclusion are at the core of our Catholic values and we recognise the benefits of a diverse workforce. We encourage and welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply for this position.

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