About the Opportunity

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.

Are you an experienced leader ready to drive meaningful impact in student wellbeing and engagement?

We’re looking for a Student Engagement Manager to lead high-performing, multidisciplinary teams and shape the delivery of impactful support services across our schools. This is a pivotal leadership role where strategy meets action - perfect for someone who thrives on collaboration, data-informed decision making, and building strong, inclusive environments where every student can succeed! This role is a permanent, full time position.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage multidisciplinary teams to deliver coordinated, high-quality student support services
• Oversee case management and referral processes, ensuring timely identification and intervention for students requiring support
• Design and implement evidence-based strategies to improve student wellbeing, behaviour, attendance, and engagement
• Drive cross-team collaboration and the effective delivery of Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS)
• Partner with school leaders to analyse data, identify trends, and implement targeted responses to student needs
• Ensure service delivery meets agreed standards and timeframes, including managing resources and service level expectations
• Lead professional learning initiatives by identifying training needs and building staff capability in key areas
• Foster a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment aligned with organisational values
• Contribute to strategic planning and continuous improvement across the Student Engagement function
• Provide coaching, mentoring, and performance development to team members

What you'll bring

• Proven leadership experience in education, wellbeing or a related field
• Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills
• Experience leading teams through change and driving strategic outcomes
• A passion for improving outcomes for students, especially those with diverse needs
• The ability to balance big-picture thinking with operational delivery

Benefits

• Competitive remuneration and benefits
• Hybrid working model
• Up to 25% off school fees for your children
• Wellbeing initiatives and resources
• Professional growth and development opportunities 
• Cultural leave for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander employees
• State-of-the-art facilities and a supportive team
• Fitness passport

Interested? Apply now! Interviews may take place before the closing date

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.