<p><strong>Mary MacKillop Catholic College Wakeley</strong> <br /><strong>Commencement Date:</strong> Friday, 31 January 2025 <br /><strong>Closing Date: </strong>Tuesday, 10 December 2024 <br /><strong>Capacity: </strong>Full-Time, Permanent <br /> <br /><strong>Join us in shaping the future of our students!</strong><br /> <br />Be part of <strong>Mary MacKillop Catholic College Wakeley's</strong> dedicated team, shaping the next generation with quality education and unwavering values. Apply now and embrace an exciting journey of teaching and professional growth.<br /> <br /><strong>About Our School</strong></p> <p dir="ltr">Our school's pedagogy reflects the overarching principles and approach to learning outlined in the Sydney Catholic Schools' Statement on Authentic Learning. By connecting to the real world of students' lives, authentic learning enables students to become lifelong learners who contribute to society and the wider world as active and discerning citizens.<br /><br />Mary MacKillop Catholic College is an all-girls secondary school that consistently attains high academic excellence. This is achieved through a personalised, yet dynamic approach to learning which caters to each young woman's needs, passions and aspirations.<br /><br />Applications are invited from dynamic educators for the position of Strategy, Policy and Governance Coordinator 3. The preferred candidate will be enthusiastic, keen to engage and inspire our students, and able to deliver a curriculum that caters to students with different learning styles. <br /> <br /><strong>Position Highlights</strong></p> <p dir="ltr">The successful applicant will join the school with a focus on providing quality Catholic education, maximising student outcomes by offering a rich, relevant and holistic curriculum that is student centred, flexible and challenging.</p> <p dir="ltr">This <strong>f</strong><strong>ull-time, permanent</strong> role is scheduled to commence on <strong>Friday, 31 January 2025</strong>. The Strategy, Policy, and Governance Coordinator 3 position is a 3-point promotional role, temporary for up to 3 years; however, your teaching position will be full-time and permanent.</p> <p dir="ltr">The Strategy, Policy and Governance Coordinator is a member of the College Leadership Team who assists and supports the Principal in their role as the main leader of the school community. The successful applicant has specific responsibility for a diverse range of administrative tasks that ensure the smooth and professional operation of the College.</p> <p dir="ltr">The Strategy, Policy and Governance Coordinator provides key professional support to the Principal in their leadership, by contributing to the effective operation of the College within the following key accountability areas: Policy Management, Compliance Management, COMPASS Administration and Risk Management.<br /> <br /><strong>Why Work for Sydney Catholic Schools</strong><br /> <br />In joining <a href="https://sydcatholicschools.nsw.edu.au/"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Sydney Catholic Schools (SCS)</span></a>, you will be part of the largest Catholic education community in NSW, with a unified vision and shared resources, encompassing over 145 schools and over 74,000 students. We enable job mobility across the system, diverse career opportunities and an extensive suite of professional development programs. <br /> <br />SCS is recognised for outstanding student achievement, with 9 schools in the top 100 of the HSC rankings and 18 schools placing in the top 150. We focus on enabling a quality preschool to post-school learning journey for every child, supported by a team of dedicated educators and caregivers.<br /> <br />In addition, we offer:</p> <ul> <li>remuneration package valued at up to $136,142. Base salary ranges from $85,000 to $122,100</li> <li>an additional coordinator allowance on top of your base salary</li> <li>salary packaging of up to $15,900 annually</li> <li>up to 25% discount on school fees for parents of SCS students</li> <li>ongoing training and development opportunities</li> <li>discounts on gym classes and memberships, activewear, healthy meals, and wellbeing products</li> <li>generous Employee Referral Program.</li> </ul> <p dir="ltr"><strong>About You</strong><br /> <br />As a <strong>Strategy, Policy and Governance Coordinator 3</strong>, you work to ensure every student reaches their full potential through high quality, collaborative and engaging pedagogy.<br /> <br />To excel in this role, you will be able to:</p> <ul> <li>demonstrate excellent classroom practitioner</li> <li>commit to Catholic Education with a clear understanding of the vision and mission of Catholic Schools and a willingness to support the faith formation of students</li> <li>effectively prepare logistics for and organise large-scale/whole school events and Projects</li> <li>monitor the College's compliance with legal and statutory requirements, e.g. NESA, New Scheme Teachers, Work, Health and Safety</li> <li>lead stakeholder capacity building (staff, students, broader school community)</li> <li>show a high level of skill in the use of Compass</li> <li>have knowledge of the Financial modules within the Ci Anywhere Financial Management System</li> <li>demonstrate a high level of interpersonal skills with an ability to effectively manage staff, students and parents</li> <li>demonstrate a high level of organisational skills</li> <li>be flexible, adaptable and balance demands on time</li> <li>prepare materials for compliance checks, audits and reports for Sydney Catholic Schools, NESA and CSNSW</li> <li>develop and manage a planned program of review and maintenance of policies and procedures including the establishment of new policies where needs arise</li> <li>establish and maintain effective lines of communication and follow-up processes to keep the Executive, colleagues, parents and students appropriately informed</li> <li>oversee whole school events eg, semester and end of year Award Ceremonies.</li> </ul> <p dir="ltr">Desirable Criteria:<br />In addition to the above essential criteria, the selection of the Strategy, Policy and Governance Coordinator is based on the degree to which applicants can demonstrate their abilities to:</p> <ul> <li>promote the professionalism of staff that enhances the life of the College and contributes to a sense of community</li> <li>demonstrate sound organisation and administration skills</li> <li>develop positive relationships with staff, students, parents and the wider community</li> <li>work independently, as well as in a team environment</li> <li>facilitate curriculum development to promote students' learning and development</li> <li>lead school with a focus on continuous improvement.</li> </ul> <p dir="ltr">You will have attained:</p> <ul> <li>a tertiary qualification in Education</li> <li>eligibility according to the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA)</li> <li>Religious Education qualifications or the willingness to achieve them as per <a href="https://sydcatholicschools.nsw.edu.au/policies/accreditation-policy-to-work-teach-and-lead-in-sydney-catholic-schools"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Accreditation Policy to Work, Teach, and Lead</span></a>.</li> </ul> <p dir="ltr"><strong>Application Process</strong><br /> <br />Please click on the 'Apply' button and follow the steps to submit your application. To complete the application process, please ensure you attach the following;</p> <ul> <li>current CV</li> <li>cover letter</li> <li>three referees, including your current employer/principal (where applicable) or your last principal.</li> </ul> <p dir="ltr">Any offer of employment with Sydney Catholic Schools is subject to screening completed by the Central Office People &amp; Culture Services team. <br /> <br />If you encounter technical issues or for any general enquiries please contact the People &amp; Culture Services team on (02) 9568 8297 (8am-5pm, Mon-Fri).<br /> <br /><strong>Statement of Commitment to Child Safety</strong> <br /><a href="https://sydcatholicschools.nsw.edu.au/wp-content/uploads/sites/54/2024/07/SCS-Safety-Statement_202406.pdf"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Click here</span></a> to access SCS' Statement of Commitment to Child Safety and join us in creating a culture of child safety and wellbeing. <br /> <br /><strong>Working With Children Check (WWCC)</strong> <br />This role is classified as child-related work and therefore requires a WWCC clearance prior to commencement of employment.<br /> <br /><em>SCS welcomes and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and candidates with diverse backgrounds.</em><br /> </p>