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.

About the Role:

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a passionate and innovative educator to join our Learning Outcomes Directorate as an Education Officer for the Teacher Professional Learning Experience (TPLX) team. This role is dedicated to enhancing teacher professional learning across our diocese. You will be instrumental in developing and delivering evidence-based programs that strengthen teaching practice and, ultimately, improve student learning outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

•  Support the system-wide implementation of teacher professional learning initiatives, integrating research and data to meet the needs of our schools.
• Collaborate on the design and delivery of engaging professional learning content and programs for teachers at all career stages, with a strong focus on curriculum knowledge and pedagogical practice.
• Utilise your expertise to design and facilitate exceptional online professional learning experiences, leveraging innovative digital tools to build teacher capacity.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with school leaders, teachers, internal teams, and external partners to ensure a cohesive approach to professional development.
• Oversee the administration of centralised documentation, resources, and policies to ensure consistency and compliance across all professional learning initiatives.

About You:

To be successful in this role, you will be a forward-thinking educator with a passion for professional learning and a deep understanding of what constitutes effective teaching. You will possess:

• Proven experience in designing and delivering high-quality professional learning for teachers.
• A strong understanding of evidence-based pedagogy and curriculum.
• Demonstrated expertise in creating engaging online learning experiences and utilising digital technologies.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong organisational and administrative capabilities.
• A commitment to the mission and values of Catholic education.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Education.

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

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.