<p><strong>Location:</strong> Catholic Education Office, Wollongong</p><p>The Director of Schools invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced personnel for this permanent full time position of Team Leader - Leadership and Professional Growth with the Catholic Education Diocese of Wollongong (CEDoW).</p><p><strong>WHY WORK FOR CATHOLIC EDUCATION IN THE DIOCESE OF WOLLONGONG</strong></p><ul><li>An environment that encourages innovation and collaboration through education</li><li>A platform to contribute to the life, mission and work of the Catholic faith community</li><li>Flexible Working Opportunities</li><li>Ex-Gratia leave during the Christmas Period</li><li>Salary Packaging</li><li>A Generous Salary of $165,000 - $195,000 plus superannuation and access to a comprehensively insured motor vehicle as per CEDoW Travel and Vehicle Policies</li></ul><p><strong>ABOUT THE ROLE</strong></p><p>This is a senior leadership position within the People and Culture team, that works across all 38 Catholic schools in the Diocese of Wollongong. The position is directly responsible for leading a team that develops and delivers a range of programs and professional development that builds the leadership capacity of CEDoW staff including Teachers, Middle Leaders, Assistant Principals, Principals and Corporate Services personnel. Key duties include:</p><ul><li>Developing, leading and executing a professional development strategy for CEDoW employees across all functions of the organisation</li><li>Build leadership capacity of staff through the development of and presentation of targeted professional learning opportunities</li><li>Develop, review, publish and implement frameworks, guidelines and policies which support ongoing workforce professional growth</li><li>Support and collaborate with School Leaders, internal and external stakeholders</li><li>Support workforce planning and management</li><li>Lead and Manage the Leadership and Professional Growth team and work to support Continuous Catholic School Improvement</li><li>Oversee the management of NESA Teacher Accreditation Processes and Requirements for compliance</li><li>Management and oversight of performance appraisal process for senior leaders in schools&nbsp;</li></ul><p><strong>ESSENTIAL SELECTION CRITERIA</strong></p><ul><li>Extensive experience at the school leadership level or equivalent</li><li>Ability to articulate and implement a clear vision for leadership and professional growth aligned to the workforce strategy</li><li>Knowledge and understanding of the system of Catholic schools&nbsp;</li><li>Excellent written and oral communication skills</li><li>Well developed project management skills</li><li>Competence in presenting to groups of adults demonstrating knowledge of and ability to implement adult learning strategies</li><li>Significant capacity to develop and deliver well targeted training packages for the development of leadership skills</li></ul><p><strong>QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE</strong></p><ul><li>Over five year experience as a School Principal or equivalent experience in a senior managerial role</li><li>Post graduate qualifications in a relevant academic discipline (educational leadership, theology, organisational development, etc)</li><li>Proven evidence of experience and capacity to coach and mentor staff (for example as an Accredited GROWTH Coach/ Approved OTL Leadership facilitator/ Approved GENOS facilitator)</li></ul><p><strong>WORKING WITH CHILDREN CLEARANCE</strong></p><p>This role is classified as child related work and therefore a Working With Children Check (WWCC) is required prior to your employment with CEDoW.</p><p><strong>POSITION APPLICATION</strong></p><p>Applicants are asked to briefly address the essential criteria (equivalent to 2 pages).</p><p>Applicants also provide a cover letter Expression of Interest (1 page) and attach their CV / career history</p><p>To confidentially discuss your interest in this position please contact Natasha O’Donoghue, Assistant Director- People and Culture on 02 4250 9554.</p><p>This position is child related work. Applicants must hold a current Working With Children Check.</p><p>To submit your application please select the Apply Now button at the bottom of the advertisement.</p><p><strong>Closing date:&nbsp; Monday 11 November 2024 11:55pm&nbsp;</strong></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p>