Head of Student Wellbeing & Engagement (Pastoral Care)

Catholic Education Diocese of Wagga Wagga (see more jobs from this school)

Wagga Wagga, NSW 


Head of Faculty / Department

Contract Type: Contract Position Full Time

Applications Close: 6 August 2026


Lead student wellbeing, safeguarding and engagement across 29 Catholic schools and 2 boarding facilities in the Diocese of Wagga Wagga. This executive leadership opportunity will shape system-wide wellbeing strategy, build leadership capability, support principals and drive evidence-based practice to ensure every student is known, valued and empowered to thrive.

<p><strong>Working with Catholic Education Diocese of Wagga Wagga,</strong></p> <p><a href="https://ww.catholic.edu.au/" rel="nofollow"><u>Catholic Education, Diocese of Wagga Wagga</u></a>&nbsp;(CEDWW) serves twenty-four primary schools, five secondary colleges and two boarding facilities.</p> <p>As a regional Catholic education system serving communities across the Riverina and South Western districts of New South Wales, CEDWW is committed to providing exceptional learning opportunities where every student is known, valued and supported to thrive.</p> <p>Our schools are committed to providing a supportive and nurturing environment where students can grow academically, socially, and spiritually through our school communities of Welcome, Faith, Service and Learning.</p> <p>We support employees in their careers by offering various options for job mobility, promotional opportunities, and a comprehensive suite of professional development programs.&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Head of Curriculum and Pedagogy</strong></p> <p>Lead curriculum excellence, instructional leadership and evidence-informed teaching across one of Australia's largest regional Catholic education systems.</p> <p>Catholic Education Diocese of Wagga Wagga (CEDWW) is seeking an exceptional educational leader to join its School Improvement Services Leadership Team as Head of Curriculum and Pedagogy.</p> <p>This is a rare opportunity to influence the future of Catholic education by leading the Diocese's Curriculum and Pedagogy function, strengthening principal and teacher capability, and driving system-wide curriculum implementation, pedagogical excellence and instructional improvement that enhances student learning outcomes across the Diocese.</p> <p><strong>About You</strong></p> <p>You are a respected educational leader who brings:</p> <ul> <li>significant leadership experience as a Principal and/or senior system leader.</li> <li>proven experience leading curriculum implementation, pedagogical excellence and instructional improvement.</li> <li>exceptional leadership capability with the ability to coach, influence and develop others.</li> <li>outstanding communication and stakeholder engagement skills.</li> <li>extensive experience leading curriculum reform, evidence-informed teaching and educational improvement across complex educational environments.</li> <li>a genuine commitment to the mission and values of Catholic education.</li> </ul> <p><strong>What We Offer</strong></p> <ul> <li>competitive executive remuneration package.</li> <li>fully maintained motor vehicle.</li> <li>relocation assistance (where applicable).</li> <li>salary packaging benefits through our not-for-profit status.</li> <li>professional learning and executive leadership development.</li> <li>discounted Bupa Health Insurance.</li> <li>Employee Assistance Program through THRIVE Psychology.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Interested?</strong></p> <p>For a confidential discussion, please contact&nbsp;<strong>Leanne McDonnell</strong> via email&nbsp;<strong>leanne@leannemcdonnell.com.au</strong>.</p> <p><strong>To apply, please submit:</strong></p> <ul> <li>A covering letter (maximum two pages).</li> <li>A current curriculum vitae.</li> </ul> <p>A detailed <a href="https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:AP:ff4cdb19-02b8-4eed-8f80-7b3896c01caa" rel="nofollow">Recruitment Pack</a> and <a href="https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:AP:3ecaa771-c1db-438f-99e1-180b1629a114" rel="nofollow">Position Description</a> are available.</p> <p><strong>Applications close Thursday 6 August 2026.</strong></p> <p>Catholic Education Diocese of Wagga Wagga (CEDWW) is committed to the safety, wellbeing and protection of all children and young people in our care.</p> <p>CEDWW is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people from culturally and linguistically diverse communities.</p>
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<p><strong>Interested?</strong></p> <p>For a confidential discussion, please contact&nbsp;<strong>Leanne McDonnell</strong> via email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:leanne@leannemcdonnell.com.au?subject=Head%20of%20Student%20Wellbeing%20%26%20Engagement%20%28Pastoral%20Care%29%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29" rel="nofollow"><strong>leanne@leannemcdonnell.com.au</strong></a><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p> <p>To apply, please submit:</p> <ul> <li>A covering letter (maximum two pages).</li> <li>A current curriculum vitae.</li> </ul> <p>A detailed <a href="https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:AP:ff4cdb19-02b8-4eed-8f80-7b3896c01caa" rel="nofollow">Recruitment Pack</a> and <a href="https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:AP:3ecaa771-c1db-438f-99e1-180b1629a114" rel="nofollow">Position Description</a> are available.</p> <p><strong>Applications close Thursday 6 August 2026.</strong></p> <p>Catholic Education Diocese of Wagga Wagga (CEDWW) is committed to the safety, wellbeing and protection of all children and young people in our care.</p> <p>CEDWW is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people from culturally and linguistically diverse communities.</p>