<p></p> <p><strong>Location:</strong> Within schools and World Square, CBD <br><strong>Start Date:</strong> Immediate start or by negotiation <br><strong>Application Closing Date:</strong> Monday, 17 November 2025 <br><strong>Employment Type:</strong> Full-Time, Temporary (12 months)<br><br><strong>About the Role</strong><br><br> The Network Diverse Learning Officer focuses on coordinating a system of support to improve outcomes for students K-12 with diverse learning needs across Sydney Catholic Schools (SCS) school networks.<br><br> Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:</p> <ul> <li>ensuring all NCCD processes are central to the work of the team and are seen as integral informants to all planning, implementation, consultation and review processes</li> <li>offering expert advice to Principals and teachers in crafting targeted adjustments to support students with disability to engage in learning, achieve learning gain and functional independence</li> <li>leading the planning and implementation of Teacher and Learning Support Officer capacity-building strategies and evaluating the impact of such initiatives</li> <li>facilitating the delivery of blended professional learning modules across the breadth of disability</li> <li>contributing to a contemporary approach to diverse learning needs support across SCS, utilising a range of assistive technologies</li> <li>participating in team professional development focused on NESA syllabus requirements K-12 and contributing to skilling team members to respond to a range of disability needs across cognitive, sensory, physical, social and emotional disability</li> <li>contributing to a pedagogical design framework built on a neuroscientific platform, inclusive of research-informed educational theories, based on K-12 curriculum and</li> <li>incorporating contemporary instructional and assessment strategies</li> <li>expanding students' educational opportunities and functional independence K-12</li> <li>supporting Principals, school leaders and teachers in understanding statistical analysis utilising school and network performance data, demographics, and other key information to prepare reports on student outcomes.</li> </ul> <p><strong>About You</strong><br><br> To be successful in this position, you must possess:</p> <ul> <li>a university Degree in Education or Teaching</li> <li>a minimum of five years of teaching experience in a school</li> <li>a NESA recognised teaching qualification</li> <li>the ability to demonstrate practice equivalent to Highly Accomplished or Lead level of the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers</li> <li>experience in leading staff in professional learning</li> <li>demonstrated success in improving student outcomes and implementing school-wide initiatives</li> <li>experience in using data analysis to inform educational decisions</li> <li>the ability to articulate contemporary educational trends in both local and international contexts</li> <li>a current driver's licence and access to a car</li> <li>demonstrated high-level written, oral and presentation skills</li> <li>demonstrated ability to work with sensitive and confidential information</li> <li>willingness to respect, support, and uphold the mission, ethos, and teachings of the Catholic Church and the values of SCS.</li> </ul> <p>Desirable:</p> <ul> <li>previous experience as a Specialist Support Classroom Teacher, or equivalent</li> <li>postgraduate degree in Inclusive Education or another relevant discipline</li> <li>three years middle leadership experience in a school</li> <li>knowledge of the Catholic Systemic Schools/Systems.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Why Work for Sydney Catholic Schools</strong><br><br> Joining <a href="https://sydcatholicschools.nsw.edu.au/">SCS</a> means being part of NSW's largest Catholic education community, with over 145 schools and 74,000 students. We offer job mobility, career diversity, and extensive professional development programs. We offer:</p> <ul> <li>a competitive salary of $165,163 per annum plus superannuation</li> <li>salary packaging of up to $15,900 annually</li> <li>up to 25% discount on school fees for parents of SCS students</li> <li>ongoing training and development opportunities</li> <li>discounts on gym classes and memberships, activewear, healthy meals, and wellbeing products</li> <li>ex-gratia leave between Christmas and New Year</li> <li>generous Employee Referral Program.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Application Process</strong><br><br> Click 'Apply' to submit your application, including:</p> <ul> <li>current CV</li> <li>cover letter highlighting the criteria above.</li> </ul> <p>For internal employees, apply via the 'Careers' tile in Employee Self Service.<br><br> If you encounter technical issues or for any general enquiries please contact the People &amp; Culture Services team on (02) 9568 8297 (8am-5pm, Mon-Fri). <br><br><strong>Statement of Commitment to Child Safety</strong> <br><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/12NXlXECGafjFW1YktzO9pufOa_ypn22x/view">Click here</a> to access SCS' Statement of Commitment to Child Safety and join us in creating a culture of child safety and wellbeing.<br><br><strong>Working With Children Check (WWCC)</strong> <br> This role is classified as child-related work and therefore requires a WWCC clearance prior to commencement of employment.<br><br><em>SCS welcomes and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and candidates with diverse backgrounds.</em><br></p>