An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Policy Officer to join the team at Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools Ltd.

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 recently launched strategic plan: MACS 2030: Forming Lives to Enrich the World.

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 arrangements
• 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

As Policy Officer within the Catholic Mission and Identity (CMI) directorate, you will play a key role in shaping policy and resources that authentically reflect Catholic Church teaching, theology, and Canon Law. You will provide strategic and theological insight into the development of content, frameworks, and policy that reinforce MACS’s commitment to the dignity of the human person and its 2030 strategic purpose. Your work will support school leaders and teachers to deliver Catholic education that is intellectually rigorous, pastorally responsive, and rooted in tradition. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the theological and philosophical underpinnings of Catholic education across the system.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• You will lead the development, review and implementation of theologically grounded policies, frameworks and online content for MACS schools.
• You will offer expert advice in theological anthropology, Canon Law, and Catholic ethics to ensure alignment with Catholic identity and MACS 2030 vision.
• You will collaborate with internal and external theological experts, diocesan partners, and school leaders to ensure a consistent and authentic Catholic voice in policy and practice.
• You will contribute to instructional and liturgical resources, enhancing religious education and sacramental life across the system.
• You will identify and recommend appropriate resources that support school leaders and RE teachers in their mission to form students in faith, hope and love.
• You will communicate complex theological and ethical ideas in accessible ways for educators and school communities.

ABOUT YOU

• You bring deep expertise in theology, Canon Law or related disciplines, with a strong understanding of Catholic teachings and their practical application in education.
• You are a skilled communicator and writer, capable of translating complex theological concepts into clear and engaging resources for school audiences.
• You are analytical, collaborative and able to draw on contemporary research and Catholic tradition to inform policy development and resource design.
• You have experience working across diverse teams and stakeholders, contributing to projects with clarity, purpose, and professionalism.
• You are organised, adaptable, and committed to supporting Catholic education that enables the spiritual and academic flourishing of all students.

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 HR team by email [email protected]

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 Sunday, 8 June 2025