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 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 
• 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 Program Support Officer contributes to the planning, implementation, and evaluation of various educational programs and initiatives in alignment with Digital Pedagogy and Artificial Intelligence Program  This role is designed to support the Education, Strategy and Performance (ESP) Unit across education strategy, driving innovation and monitoring performance across the Directorate, to improve the outcomes of the MACS school system.

This is a 12 month fixed-term position.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Facilitate communication and collaboration with various stakeholders, including teachers, school leaders, agencies or academic institutions
• Assist in the collection, analysis, and reporting of data to assess program effectiveness and inform decision-making.
• Work to identify opportunities for program improvement and innovation.
• Provide support and guidance to staff involved in program implementation.
• Prepare and submit reports on program progress, challenges, implementation fidelity and outcomes to relevant stakeholders, including preparation of briefing materials, presentations, and updates for the Digital Pedagogies and AI Program Lead and the Education Excellence Directorate leadership.
• Provide high-quality program coordination and operational support across all workstreams of the Digital Pedagogies and AI Program, including planning, scheduling, and logistics for program activities, events, and professional learning initiatives.

ABOUT YOU

• Demonstrated program coordination or project support skills, including the ability to manage multiple workstreams, priorities, and stakeholder relationships concurrently within a complex educational or similar setting.
• Strong organisational, communication/ interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Proven ability to manage and analyse data and research.
• Self-motivated and curious, with a genuine commitment to the disciplined, evidence-based integration of digital pedagogy, technology and artificial intelligence in Catholic schools.
• Able to work at pace within an agile and dynamic team, and to proactively engage with emerging developments in the field.
• Advanced level of knowledge and skills in working with relevant software packages, especially within the Microsoft Office suite, other classroom technologies and/or willingness to learn new applications including PowerBI, Mentimeter, Artificial Intelligence or Generative AI, Monday.com.

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 Talent Acquisition team by email rec••••••••@macs.vic.edu.au

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 Monday, 15 June 2026