THE OPPORTUNITY
The Executive Director of Schools invites applicants from suitably qualified and experienced personnel for this permanent full-time position of Manager, Risk and Accreditation with Catholic Education, Diocese of Wollongong.
Reporting to the Director of Governance, Assurance and Risk, this position exists to ensure that key internal and regulatory requirements are being appropriately managed and met, as well as reviewing governance, compliance criteria and requirements.
YOUR IMPACT
You will be responsible for:
- Modelling Catholic values in the provision of compliance services within Catholic Education in the Diocese of Wollongong
- Assisting the Director and other members of the GAR Team in the overall assurance that Catholic Education, Diocese of Wollongong (CEDoW) and schools comply with all registration and accreditation requirements
- Leading the development and oversight of the GAR Risk Team in ensuring system compliance obligations are met
- Liaising with the Office of the Executive Director regarding relevant items for the Diocesan Schools Council
- Supporting Responsible Persons with their various legislative, management and operational responsibilities that relate to proper governance
- Representing CEDoW's interests on various CSNSW committees
- Developing and maintaining an Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) Framework
SELECTION CRITERIA
- Tertiary (degree level) qualifications in a relevant field
- Demonstrated experience in the management of risk in a complex environment
- Demonstrated understanding of NSW school registration and accreditation requirements
- High-level communication skills (written and verbal) with a proven ability to present complex information to leadership teams and governance bodies
- Sound analytical skills and problem-solving capability
- Demonstrated ability to exercise initiative, judgement and discretion
- Demonstrated experience in senior school or education system leadership roles is highly desirable
WHY WORK WITH CEDOW?
At CEDoW, we believe in supporting those who support our students. This role offers:
- A competitive salary of $151,101-$200,000 plus superannuation (depending on experience and qualifications)
- Laptop and mobile phone provided and to be used in line with CEDoW policy and procedure
- An environment that encourages innovation and collaboration through education
- Additional ex-gratia leave during the Christmas period
- Employees are eligible for Fitness Passport, giving you and your family discounted access to a wide network of fitness facilities
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.
HOW TO APPLY
Applicants are to complete an online application which asks to briefly address the essential criteria. Please keep your response to the equivalent of 2 A4 pages in length.
To find out more or to have a confidential discussion regarding the role, please contact Kelly Smith on 02 4250 9102.
Applications Close: Sunday, 17 May 2026 at 11:55pm
