Job Description
Job Title:  Leadership & Culture Advisor
Posting Start Date:  22/07/2026
Posting End Date:  05/08/2026
Job Description: 

About the Opportunity

Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese (CSPD) is seeking a passionate and organised Leadership and Culture Advisor to join our Mission, Leadership and Culture Directorate on a permanent full-time basis.

At Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese, our mission is to transform the learning and lives of every student through the provision of high-quality Catholic education. As part of our Mission, Leadership and Culture team, you will play a key role in supporting leadership formation and onboarding programs that strengthen leadership capability and foster a culture of excellence across our schools and office communities.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about leadership development, organisational culture and creating meaningful learning experiences that support leaders at every stage of their journey.

Key Responsibilities

Reporting to the Head of Leadership and Culture, you will coordinate and support the delivery of a range of leadership development and onboarding initiatives across CSPD. Working closely with school and office-based leaders, you will help deliver engaging leadership programs, coordinate onboarding experiences and contribute to the continuous improvement of leadership and formation initiatives.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Coordinating the communication and distribution of CSPD's Leadership Development Framework across school and office communities.

  • Coordinating the delivery of Catholic School Leadership programs for Principals, Assistant Principals, Religious Education Coordinators, Middle Leaders, Aspiring Leaders and Beginning Teachers.

  • Supporting the delivery of leadership development programs for office-based staff, tailored to meet the needs of each directorate and aligned with CSPD's strategic vision.

  • Coordinating onboarding programs for new office staff and senior school leaders, ensuring they are welcomed into the culture, mission and values of CSPD.

  • Supporting the evaluation of leadership and onboarding programs by gathering insights and contributing to continuous improvement.

  • Providing advice and support to participants and stakeholders regarding leadership and formation programs, processes and pathways.

  • Working collaboratively across the organisation to support strategic initiatives and foster a culture of learning and continuous improvement

About You

To be successful in this role, you will be a highly organised and collaborative professional with a passion for leadership development, stakeholder engagement and delivering high-quality learning experiences.

You will bring:

  • Tertiary qualifications in Education, Leadership or a related discipline.

  • Experience supporting leadership development, professional learning or educational leadership initiatives.

  • Strong organisational and project coordination skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build positive relationships across diverse stakeholder groups.

  • A commitment to continuous improvement and the ability to evaluate and enhance programs and processes.

  • An understanding of, and commitment to, the mission and values of Catholic education.

Why Join CSPD?

As a valued member of the CSPD team, you'll also enjoy a range of benefits, including:

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

  • Salary packaging for eligible employees.

  • Wellbeing initiatives and resources.

  • Flexible work arrangements for eligible employees.

  • Extensive professional growth and development opportunities.

  • Cultural leave for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander employees.

  • State-of-the-art facilities.

How to Apply

Applications must include:

  • A current resume

  • A cover letter outlining your suitability for the role

Applications close at 11:59pm on Wednesday, 5 August 2026. 

Apply Today

If you are currently employed by Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese, please submit your application via our internal Careers Site on EmployeeConnect.

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. 

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 CSPD’s Safeguarding Procedures and Code of Conduct When Working With Children and Students. For more information regarding WWCCs, click here.

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