About the Opportunity

Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese (CSPD) is seeking an experienced and dynamic Head of Performance, working in the Learning, Quality & Performance team, directly managing a network of Principals and schools, providing strategic leadership in school improvement, driving excellence in educational outcomes, student faith development, wellbeing and effective school operations. 

Working closely with Principal Leaders, this pivotal role focuses on building leadership capability across instructional, faith, community and business domains, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and high performance.

Reporting to the Executive General Manager – Quality, Learning & Performance, the Head of Performance will collaborate across school networks and CSPD teams to strengthen partnerships, align strategic priorities and drive a cohesive, system-wide approach to school improvement and student success.

Why Work for Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese (CSPD)

There are so many great things that Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese has to offer! As a valued employee, you can benefit from up to 25% off school fees for your children enrolled in our schools. But that's not all, we offer:

• Hybrid working arrangement

• Salary packaging for eligible employees 

• Fitness Passport (discounted gym membership and more)

• Flexible work arrangements for eligible employees 

• Professional growth and development opportunities 

• Cultural leave for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander employees

Key Responsibilities

The Head of Performance is accountable for: 

• Supports and challenges their network's school leaders to provide instructional leadership that improves teaching and learning in schools with a focus on strong Catholic identity and Catholic social teaching principles, including faith formation for staff, student engagement with mission and connection with parish and community 
• Collaborates with Principal Leaders and school leadership teams to co-design School Improvement Plans that are aligned to the CSPD strategic plan and adapted to the local context 
• Builds high performing Principal Leaders through individualised support, guidance on improvement strategies, and access to professional learning opportunities aligned with their specific needs and growth areas 
• Leads Principal Leaders to identify and address gaps and opportunities to develop staff capability and analyses recurring needs to inform a system approach to staff enablement, performance and development 
• Monitors and analyses key student data and metrics (including achievement, attendance, engagement, etc.) to identify gaps and drive improvement efforts with Principal Leaders, both at an individual school level and across CSPD 
• Works with Principal Leaders in networks to build consistency in practice, leveraging CSPD resources and personnel, and ways of working to ensure leaders create conditions prioritise teaching and learning. 
• Supports Principal Leaders to build a proactive safety culture that enables students and staff to feel safe in CSPD schools.

About You

You are an experienced, values-driven educational leader with a passion for improving student learning outcomes and building high-performing school leadership teams. You bring strong strategic thinking, instructional leadership expertise and a commitment to Catholic education, including:

• Proven experience in educational leadership, school improvement and driving student learning outcomes.
• Strong coaching and influencing skills, with the ability to develop and challenge school leaders.
• A commitment to fostering Catholic identity, mission and values.
• Strong analytical skills to drive evidence informed decision-making and continuous improvement.
• An understanding of the evidence-base and educational research with the ability to support leaders to translate that into practice to improve student learning.
• A collaborative approach to building leadership capability, strengthening performance and fostering safe, inclusive school environments.

How to Apply and Your Application

Applications must include:

• A Resume and Cover Letter addressed to Pat Ellis, Executive General Manager - Learning, Quality & Performance
• Working with Children Check (Employee) or willing to obtain

If you are currently employed by Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese, please submit your application via our internal Careers Site on EmployeeConnect. We are excited to support you in the next step of your career.

Early applications are encouraged, as interviews may be conducted prior to the closing date. 

Applications Close: Friday, 13 November 2026

The Organisation

CSPD is committed to responding to the needs of all students. With over 5,000 employees located across 80 primary and secondary schools and office communities, our aim is to transform learning and unlock the full potential of each of our 43,500 students while enriching the professional lives of staff.

Child Safeguarding Statement

This position involves working with children. The appointment of successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory employment screening for child-related employment, including holding a cleared NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC) and compliance with CSPDs Safeguarding Procedures and Code of Conduct When Working With Children and Students. For more information regarding WWCCs, click here.

Diversity Statement

CSPD strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, as well as people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds.