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.

Are you passionate about driving educational change and improving learning outcomes? Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese (CSPD) is seeking an experienced Program Lead - Uplift to join our team and lead the implementation of key strategic programs designed to enhance teacher skills and student achievement.

About the Role:

As the Program Lead - Uplift, you will play a key role in shaping and delivering important educational reforms within the Diocese. This role involves managing the CSPD Uplift program and working with leadership teams to implement strategic initiatives in curriculum, pedagogy, assessment, and learning environments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the implementation and improvement of strategic programs that drive educational reform.
• Collaborate closely with senior leaders and teams to ensure progress on K-12 curriculum and teaching initiatives.
• Monitor and report on the effectiveness of these programs, ensuring alignment with CSPD learning benchmarks.
• Manage project teams, leveraging data, research, and digital tools to deliver high-impact outcomes.
• Identify and address professional development needs to support ongoing growth and performance.

About You:

To be successful in this role, we are looking for someone with:

• Proven experience in managing educational programs or reforms.
• Strong leadership and project management skills.
• A deep understanding of curriculum, pedagogy, and assessment practices.
• A passion for improving teacher capacity and student learning outcomes.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Tertiary qualifications in the relevant area of study or appropriate demonstrated experience

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.