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School Performance and Development Leader

Apply now Job no: 505263
Work type: Maximum-Term
Location: Catholic Education Office
Categories: Executive

Location: Catholic Education Office, Manuka ACT 
Employment Type: Full-Time, Maximum Term (3-years)
Salary Range: Attractive Remuneration Package
Eligibility: Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident 
Start Date: Negotiable 
Closing Date: 11.55 pm, Sunday 11 May 2025

About Us  

The Catholic Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn Education Limited (CECG) provides Catholic education in the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) and New South Wales (NSW).

CECG covers 88,000 square kilometres across the ACT and in NSW spans from Pambula in the south, Crookwell in the north and to the western point of Lake Cargelligo.

CECG operates 56 schools and nine early learning centres, is responsible for educating over 22,000 students and employs over 4,000 professionals.

The Catholic Education Office within CECG delivers professional and corporate services through its Service Areas, including the Office of the Executive Director, Office of the Deputy Director, Catholic Identity, Teaching and Learning, School and Family Services, Strategy and Projects, Information Communication Technology, Finance, People and Culture.

About the Role  

The School Performance and Development Leader (previously known as Performance and Improvement Leader) has strategic oversight and line management of a network of schools and the Principals within that network. In partnership with the Executive Leadership Team, is responsible for:

  • Ensuring a lived commitment to the mission of Catholic education within schools in the Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn.
  • Ensuring school alignment with the strategic directions of CECG.
  • Ensuring effective school governance to meet regulatory and compliance obligations.
  • Building the leadership capability of Principals and their leadership teams through leadership coaching, strategic guidance, targeted support, and accountability structures that drive sustained improvement.
  • Activating the partnership with the Executive Leadership Team through communication of school context matters to guide targeted resourcing and policy and reporting on school quality and performance.
  • Ensuring alignment of schools to system wide policies and processes.
  • Analysing data from various sources, including student, enrolment, staffing and financial, to develop strategies for short-term and long-term sustainability.

The School Performance and Development Leader, in partnership with the Executive Leadership Team, has specific responsibility for:

  • Catholic Identity and Culture
  • Teaching and Learning
  • Staff Capability and Leadership
  • Stewardship and Resourcing
  • Community Engagement
  • Principal Wellbeing

Benefits and Opportunities  

  • Attractive remuneration package  
  • Access to salary packaging, including novated leasing  
  • 24 weeks of paid parental leave (maternity/adoption)  
  • Up to 14 weeks paid parental leave (paternity/non-initial primary carer leave)  
  • Support for professional development and study opportunities
  • Access to the employee wellbeing program, Flourish 

Qualifications  

  • Graduate and post-graduate qualifications in education, theology and/or leadership (with teaching experience).
  • Accreditation E, or a willingness to complete requirements as outlined in the Accreditation to Work, Teach and Lead in Catholic Education Policy.
  • Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) clearance and Working with Children Check (WWCC).
  • Current Driver’s License.

Application Process 

Applicants are required to submit a current resume and a cover letter that addresses the selection criteria as outlined in the Position Description.   

The CEO is committed to workforce diversity and creating inclusive workplaces. We welcome applications from suitable candidates from all diversity groups to support our system of Schools and ELCs in delivering quality education outcomes for the students in our care.   

For further information about the role and CECG, please visit the website. 

If you have any questions about the recruitment process, contact Amy Tallon, Recruitment Team Leader, on 02 6234 5427 or via email at amy.tallon@cg.catholic.edu.au  

Position Description

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Applications close: AUS Eastern Standard Time

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