<p><strong>ABOUT US</strong><br> EREA is a system of Catholic schools in the Edmund Rice tradition, operating nationally. We educate over 40,000 students and employ over 4,500 people across our network. We have schools in every Australian state and territory.&nbsp;</p> <p>EREA Colleges is the Governing Body responsible for 20 Educational Bodies operating schools or Early Learning Centres in Queensland, Western Australia, South Australia, Tasmania and the Australian Capital Territory.&nbsp;&nbsp;<br><br><br><strong>ABOUT THE ROLE</strong><br> The Assistant Director - Education is responsible for supporting school improvement initiatives and driving educational excellence across EREA Colleges Ltd schools in New South Wales, South Australia, The Australian Capital Territory and Tasmania.&nbsp;<br><br> This role involves oversight of National&nbsp;Consistent Collection of Data (NCCD); school networks; school performance data (including NAPLAN, Yr 12 exit results &amp; certification), and the analysis of other relevant educational data and pathways to inform strategic planning.&nbsp;<br><br> This role has been developed to work across jurisdictions and is to be based in Sydney. The person will need to travel regularly.&nbsp;The role holder works within the context of each school and jurisdiction to support leadership, broader networks and educational performance in these schools.</p> <p><br><strong>WHAT WE OFFER</strong><br> As an EREA employee, you will receive:&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <ul> <li>Attractive remuneration + salary packaging options&nbsp;</li> <li>Additional paid leave provisions, including a week of ex-gratia leave in December&nbsp;</li> <li>Employee Assistance Program (EAP)&nbsp;</li> <li>Connection to a national and global network of Catholic education in the Edmund Rice tradition&nbsp;&nbsp;<br> &nbsp;</li> </ul> <p><strong>CLOSING DATE</strong><br><strong>5:00pm (AEST) Monday 26 October 2026</strong><br><br> The successful applicant must possess (or be eligible to obtain) and maintain a current Working With Children Check.</p> <p>All applicants will be subject to EREAC and legislative screening procedures. These checks are consistent with EREAC’s commitment to child protection policies and procedures.</p> <p>EREA Colleges Ltd. is committed to ensuring the safety, wellbeing and dignity of all children and young people.</p> <p>Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.</p> <p>EREAC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.</p>