The Director of Schools. Diocese of Wollongong, invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced personnel for the permanent full-time position of Education Officer – Staff Spiritual Formation team within the Catholic Life, Education and Mission service area commencing 31 January 2025.
WHY WORK FOR CATHOLIC EDUCATION IN THE DIOCESE OF WOLLONGONG
We provide our team with:
- Generous remuneration
- An environment that encourages innovation and collaboration through education
- A collaborative team culture
- Hybrid Working Arrangements
- Salary Packaging Opportunities
- Ex-gratia leave during the Christmas period.
ABOUT THE ROLE
The role of Education Officer – Staff Spiritual Formation exists to support and provide service to staff in schools and the Catholic Education Office in the area of adult Spiritual Formation. The position is situated in the Staff Spiritual Formation team within the Catholic Life, Education and Mission Service Area.
THE ROLE INVOLVES
- Planning, organisation and facilitation of spiritual formation programs and retreats.
- Meeting with personnel in schools and the Catholic Education Office to discern and plan for ongoing spiritual formation of staff.
- Providing ongoing support to schools and the Catholic Education Office Service Areas with resources to use in prayer and spiritual formation
ABOUT YOU
To achieve success in the role, the successful candidate will be someone with:
- A deep understanding of and a commitment to the mission and purpose of a Catholic school within the broader evangelising mission of the Catholic Church
- A deep personal commitment to the practice of their faith and their own spiritual formation
- Sound understanding of Adult Spiritual Formation and its implementation in the education sector
- Demonstrated leadership at a parish, school and/or system level
- Capacity to support school based Spiritual Formation
- Ability to design spiritual formation experiences for staff
- An understanding of and engagement with Lighting the Way (Strategic Plan) for Catholic Education in the Diocese of Wollongong and Bearers of Christ Love (Bishop Brian Mascord’s charter for Catholic Schools)
DESIRABLE SELECTION CRITERIA
- Experience in facilitation of adult spiritual formation opportunities
The following GENERAL CAPABILITIES are applicable to the role:
- Well-developed interpersonal skills.
- Well-developed oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
- Effective time management skills
- A commitment to ongoing personal and professional learning, formation and growth.
QUALIFICATIONS
Accreditation for Senior Leadership in a Catholic School (Category E) in accordance with the ‘Accreditation to Work, Teach and Lead in Systemic Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Wollongong’ policy (or a commitment to acquiring within a 5 year period).
WORKING WITH CHILDREN CLEARANCE
This role is classified as child related work and therefore a Working With Children Check (WWCC) is required prior to your employment with CEDoW.
POSITION APPLICATION
Applicants are to complete an online application which asks to briefly address the essential criteria (equivalent to 2-3 pages) and submit a short CV (2-3 pages).
To confidentially discuss your interest in this position please contact Gary Quinn, Team Leader Staff Spiritual Formation on 0439 639 940.
Closing date: 29 September 2024 at 11:55pm
