Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese is looking for 3 Mission Partner Leads to join the Mission team on a permanent full-time basis, commencing Term 1, 2026.

About Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese (CSPD)

Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese (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.

About the Opportunity

The Mission Partner Leads will contribute to the overall leadership of the Mission Directorate, with responsibility for developing and implementing programs and resources that support school and system leaders in the areas of Formation, Religious Education, and Catholic Identity Leadership. These roles will involve guiding initiatives in collaboration with Mission Partners and school leadership teams.

Each Mission Partner Lead will hold a key responsibility for one of the following Mission service areas:

• Curriculum

• Formation

• Catholic Identity Leadership
  
  

Please note that, as a manager-level position, the Mission Partner Lead role does not include additional time off during the first week of the Term 1, Term 2, and Term 3 school holiday breaks.

The successful candidate will demonstrate the following criteria

• A strong commitment to the Catholic faith in practice and lifestyle, witness, and modelling

• Substantial knowledge and experience in religious education curriculum and pedagogy and/or Formation and/or Faith in Action programs and initiative

• Postgraduate qualifications in Religious Education/Theology

• Commitment to team and building relationships

• Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional learning and formation

We believe that our employee community is a key strength of our organisation and we aim to attract the best talent to achieve our strategic goal of being leaders in quality, faith-based education, and an Employer of Choice in our sector. Our leaders create inclusive teams and value the individual contributions of our employees. We champion quality education and lead the way in innovation and inspiring the future.

The Benefits

• Competitive remuneration

• Up to 25% off school fees for your children

• Salary packaging

• Wellbeing initiatives and resources

• Flexible work arrangements for eligible employees

• Extensive growth and development opportunities

• Ex-gratia leave

• Cultural leave for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander employees

• State-of-the-art facilities

Apply Today!

Your application will include the following:

• A cover letter (please indicate which of the three portfolios you are interested in leading. Candidates can nominate more than one portfolio)

• A copy of your CV

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.