A new vision for Catholic Education in Tasmania

 Catholic Education Tasmania (CET) has embarked on a new vision to provide student focused, Christ-centred learning for life. At the heart of that vision is our commitment to providing quality Catholic school curriculum of the highest standard, building an environment that is safe and welcoming, and collaborating with families. Our stated aim is to form Australia’s next generation of Christian citizens, parents and leaders: to take Christ to the world.

 Covering an expansive geographical area which includes the state of Tasmania, CET is a system serving 38 Archdiocesan schools, including three Congregational schools. These schools serve over 16,000 students and their families across Tasmania.

 As we celebrate 200 years of Catholic Education in Australia, CET continues its core mission to the formation of the whole person – intellectually, physically, morally and spiritually – so that they can take Christ to the world.

 The Role

 Reporting to the Executive Director of Catholic Education, the Deputy Executive Director assists and supports the Executive Director with the strategic and operational leadership of Catholic Education in Tasmania.

 In collaboration with the Executive Director, you will manage specific Service Teams in accordance with Archdiocesan policy and operational requirements, and work closely with all relevant stakeholders to implement the Archbishop’s Charter for Catholic Schools and all Catholic Education policy and Strategic Plans.

 You will nurture Catholic belief and practice in our schools, and ensure the provision of the highest levels of spiritual, academic, personal and physical formation and educational opportunity for all students.

 You will liaise with Government and Non-Government authorities, at both state and national levels, and oversee the communication of relevant information between schools and the Catholic Education Office.

 Key to this role will be your ability to build meaningful relationships with our school principals and senior school leaders, and with parish clergy and families who are an integral part of our school communities.

 The appointment of the new Deputy Executive Director of Catholic Education provides the opportunity for the Archdiocese to flourish through its ministry of Catholic Education which is staffed by committed and passionate leaders in the schools, in our staff and parent bodies and in the Catholic Education Office supported by parishes locally and as an Archdiocese.

 Key Requirements

 You bring a deep and personal commitment to the Catholic faith, exemplified in regular Sunday worship and regular sacramental life.

 You have visionary and faithful leadership in Catholic education at principal or diocesan system level, with the capacity to work with key stakeholders to build schools committed to including the marginalized and disadvantaged.

 You have highly developed communication, interpersonal and influencing skills and the capacity to build strong relationships across school and system leadership teams, parish communities and governing bodies.

 You have a proven capacity to support strong and continuous growth in educational leadership, vision, innovations and implementation at system and individual school level.

 You will be a strong influencer and have a track record of building mutually respectful partnerships. You will be inspirational and visionary and demonstrate an ability to lead, promote and nurture Catholic Identity and Mission.

 You will be abreast of contemporary practices in education and committed to the ongoing spiritual and academic formation of students and staff.

 You will have tertiary qualifications to the Master’s degree, including post graduate study in theology, Religious Education, leadership and curriculum (or equivalent).

 Enquiries and Application Process

 For a confidential discussion about this opportunity and to obtain a copy of the Information Pack please contact Anthony Spata at REACH Human Resources on 0402 210 055 or [email protected] 

 Applications close 22 August 2021