Director - Catholic Identity & Mission

• Executive Role with competitive salary & relocation assistance available 
• 4 Year Fixed-Term Contract - 2027 Commencement 
•  Relocating to modern office in Parkside later this year

The Opportunity 

Catholic Education South Australia (CESA) looks forward to welcoming the next Director of Catholic Identity and Mission. 

Reporting to the Executive Director Catholic Education South Australia, you will work collaboratively with the Leadership Team in bringing to life the CESA Mission and Vision, which has at its heart a contemporary understanding of Catholic identity, outstanding educational leadership, and continuously improving outcomes for students.

This is a varied role requiring the ability to work proactively with Principals, school and CEO staff to lead system strategy. The Director Catholic Identity and Mission will impactfully engage strategically with school, system and national Catholic education colleagues.

The Director Catholic Identity and Mission will contribute to and lead a unified identity of Parish-worshipping and school communities, leading schools in working in partnership with families and parishes, accompanying students on a journey of personal and spiritual growth.

This role requires a continuation and enlivening of the characteristics, practices and outcomes of the Global and local Synods, with the aim of enhancing schools’ strong communion and mutual participation across the Adelaide Archdiocese and Diocese of Port Pirie.

About You

Key to your success is your ability to:

• Enhance and embed Catholic Identity and Mission for CESA through strengthening:
  • Th…