Careers at CSPD

About Us:

Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese (CSPD) is a system of 80 Catholic schools committed to providing high-quality, faith-based education to over 43,000 students in Western Sydney and the Blue Mountains. As part of the mission of the Catholic Church in the Diocese of Parramatta, we are dedicated to fostering vibrant Catholic communities where every student is empowered to learn, achieve, and grow.

The  Pathways Manager will be at the forefront of developing and implementing innovative career and pathways initiatives. Reporting to the Head of Learning Pathways, you will play a significant role in enhancing student access to a wide range of post-school opportunities. This position is accountable for the strategic direction and operational success of career and pathways education throughout the diocese.

About the Role:

As Pathways Manager, you will be responsible for:

• Leading the design, delivery, and continuous improvement of system-wide career and pathways initiatives that broaden student access to university, vocational education, and employment opportunities.

• Guiding and managing the implementation of career and pathways programs within our schools, ensuring they align with CSPD priorities and are responsive to the unique needs of each school community.

• Overseeing program evaluation, data collection, and reporting processes to measure outcomes, track student destinations, and inform strategic system planning.

• Establishing strategic partnerships with universities, TAFE, industry bodies, and other external agencies to create and promote a rich variety of career and pathway opportunities for our students.

• Working collaboratively with CSPD learning teams and school leadership to embed best practices in career and pathways education, informed by current research, data insights, and future workforce trends.

About You:

To be successful in this role, you will be a dynamic and experienced professional with a passion for empowering young people. You will possess:

• Tertiary qualifications in Education, Careers Counselling, or a related field.

• Demonstrated experience in a leadership role within careers education, vocational education, or a similar field.

• Proven success in designing, implementing, and evaluating programs or initiatives.

• Strong understanding of the Australian education landscape, including the HSC, VET sector, university admissions, and emerging workforce trends.

• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build and maintain effective relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive remuneration

• Professional growth and development opportunities

• 25% off school fees for your children enrolled in our schools

• Flexible working environment (50% office, 50% remote)

• Ex-Gratia Leave

• Parental leave

Interested?

If you are determined to make a difference and want to join a diverse organisation committed to transforming lives through faith-based education, click on the APPLY button. Please submit your CV and a cover letter addressing the key responsibilities and your suitability for the role.

This position involves working with children. The appointment of successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory employment screening for child-related employment including the completion of a National Police Check, retention of a valid Working with Children Check and adoption and compliance with CSPD’s Child Safeguarding Procedures and Code of Conduct When Working with Students and Children. For more information, please visit The Office of The Children’s Guardian here. 

CSPD promotes the safety and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, and children from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, as well as people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds.

NOTE:  We encourage early applications, as we will review applications, conduct shortlisting, and hold interviews on a rolling basis. Appointments will be made once a suitable candidate is identified.