About the Opportunity

Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese is looking for a School Assurance Manager to join our Quality & Research team within the Quality & Performance Directorate.

In this pivotal role, you will support system-wide compliance with regulatory obligations, including NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) registration requirements and Commonwealth accountabilities, while also contributing to quality assurance and continuous improvement across CSPD schools.

This is a great opportunity for a leader who understands that regulatory compliance is not just about meeting requirements, but about building strong governance, evidence-informed self-review, and sustainable improvement across schools.

Serving 80 Catholic schools and more than 43,000 students across Western Sydney and the Blue Mountains, CSPD is committed to delivering high-quality, faith-based education that empowers every student to learn, grow, and thrive.

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.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead assurance processes to ensure all CSPD schools maintain compliance with NESA registration and accreditation requirements and relevant Commonwealth obligations

• Provide expert advice and practical guidance to school and system leaders on compliance, governance, documentation, evidence management, and regulatory readiness

• Prepare reports, submissions, and documentation for regulatory authorities as required

• Lead professional learning to strengthen school and system capability in regulatory compliance and continuous improvement

• Initiate and guide quality assurance activities that embed a culture of evidence-informed self-review and improvement across schools

• Collaborate with the Executive Leadership Team and key stakeholders to integrate assurance insights into system-wide improvement strategies

• Liaise with the RTO Manager and relevant Directorates to ensure alignment with ASQA requirements for school-based vocational education and training

• Maintain accurate records, reporting tools, and evidence repositories to enable transparent monitoring, reporting, and assurance

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.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary

• Significant professional growth and career development opportunities

• 25% school fee discount for your children

• Flexible hybrid working arrangements

• Generous leave provisions, including ex-gratia leave and paid parental leave

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.