An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Project Lead 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

The Project Lead is a pivotal leadership role within the Catholic Mission and Identity (CMI) directorate, established to oversee the successful planning and delivery of strategic initiatives that enhance faith formation and Religious Education across Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools (MACS). In this role, you will lead a team of Project Officers and collaborate across departments to ensure projects are executed effectively, on time, and in alignment with MACS 2030 and the broader mission of Catholic education. With a focus on excellence, innovation, and collaboration, you will drive initiatives that contribute to the flourishing of Catholic identity in MACS schools. This position is ideal for an experienced project manager with strong interpersonal, planning, and leadership skills who thrives in a dynamic, mission-focused environment.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Lead and manage a team of Project Officers to deliver faith formation and Religious Education initiatives.
• Develop and implement project plans, timelines, budgets, and risk management strategies.
• Collaborate across MACS to ensure effective stakeholder engagement and program alignment with MACS 2030.
• Oversee the evaluation and reporting of project outcomes, utilising data and evidence to inform continuous improvement.
• Facilitate partnerships with internal and external experts to ensure quality and impact across all projects.
• Provide high-level support to CMI leadership through reporting, team coordination, and strategic input.

ABOUT YOU

• You are an experienced project leader with a strong background in education, faith formation, or organisational development.
• You bring excellent planning, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills, and thrive in team-based environments.
• You have a deep understanding of Catholic education and are motivated to support its mission through practical, high-impact work.
• You are confident managing multiple initiatives simultaneously and excel at adapting to evolving priorities.
• You value collaboration, integrity, and service, and you are passionate about making a meaningful contribution to Catholic identity and mission.

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