Townsville Catholic Education Office supports 30 schools within the Diocese, located throughout a diverse region of North Queensland, extending west to Mount Isa, south to Proserpine, and north to Ingham. We employ over 2,900 dedicated professionals who contribute to our mission of delivering high-quality, values-based education within our Catholic school communities. Our schools include primary, secondary, and Prep–Year 12 offerings, located in both urban and rural settings. Several of our schools also offer boarding alongside day-student options.

More than delivering academic excellence, a Catholic education at TCE nurtures personal growth, faith formation, and a strong sense of community. Our proud reputation is built on the tradition established by the religious orders who founded Catholic education in the Townsville Diocese in 1872.

The safety and wellbeing of students and vulnerable people is our top priority. We are fully committed to child safety and have zero tolerance to abuse of children or adults-at-risk. Every staff member shares the daily responsibility of creating a safe, supportive, and respectful learning environment by promoting positive relationships, responding to concerns, and meeting all child protection and reporting obligations.

About the role

Townsville Catholic Education Office is seeking an experienced and dedicated Complaints and Resolution Case Manager. This role is a Full Time, Permanent position commencing 17 November 2025, or sooner.

We're seeking a strategic leader to oversee and enhance our complaints management framework. This role drives early intervention, resolution, and prevention of complaints across our schools and office, ensuring compliance with legislation and Catholic values. As the key authority on complex matters, you'll represent TCE with external stakeholders, provide expert guidance, and deliver insights to improve governance, policy, and training.

Key accountabilities

As a valued member of the TCE team, you will:

Lead and enhance TCE’s complaints and resolution framework

Manage complex, high-risk complaints with legal or regulatory implications

Collaborate with internal experts and communicate outcomes clearly

Advise senior leaders on trends, risks, and systemic issues

Develop preventative strategies and build staff capability

Represent TCE in regulatory and legal engagements

Ensure compliance with legislation, policy, and Catholic values

Promote restorative practices and continuous improvement

About you

Experience & Skills

Extensive senior experience in complaints management or leadership in education, legal, regulatory, or human services

Proven success in designing and implementing complaints frameworks and strategic initiatives

Skilled in engaging with boards, regulators, and executives on high-stakes matters

Strong leadership in staff development, capability-building, and performance improvement

Advanced negotiation, mediation, and conflict resolution skills

Ability to analyse complaint data to inform strategy and decision-making

Influential communicator with excellent written and verbal skills across diverse audiences

Committed to Catholic values, mission, and community life

Collaborative, adaptable, and proactive in dynamic environments

Strategic thinker with sound judgment and emotional intelligence

Strong interpersonal and organisational skills

Mandatory Criteria

Tertiary Degree in Business, Law, Human Services or relevant field and/or relevant experience

Current paid Working with Children Blue Card (or ability to obtain prior to commencement, per No Card, No Link, No Start legislation)

Willingness and capacity to travel within the Diocese, as required

Physically capable of performing the role safely

Current driver’s licence

Desirable Criteria

Knowledge of relevant legislation and regulatory frameworks, including those governing non-state schools and complaint handling (e.g.,NSSAB requirements).

Experience managing complaints involving vulnerable populations, such as students with disabilities, child protection matters, or culturally diverse communities.

Experience liaising with external authorities, such as legal teams, regulatory bodies, or ombudsman
offices.

Understanding of Catholic ethos and values, and the ability to work respectfully within a faith-based educational context.

Note: Depending on the nature of the role, a pre-employment medical or vaccination may be required.

What we offer

Competitive Salary

Modern facilities, equipment and resources

Access to additional Employer Superannuation Contributions

Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service (portability of Long Service Leave may also be applicable)

Deferred Salary Scheme

Access to corporate health schemes

Access to Employee Assistance Program

Leadership development opportunities

Wellbeing programs and initiatives

How to apply

Click on the link to apply via the Careers page.