Director - Catholic Identity & Mission

Posted Sunday 26 July 2026 at 3:00 pm Executive Role with c ompetitive salary & relocation assistance available 4 Year Fixed-Term Contract - 2027 Commencement Relocating to modern office in Parkside later this year The Opportunity Catholic Education South Australia (CESA) looks forward to welcoming the next Director of Catholic Identity and Mission. Reporting to the Executive Director Catholic Education South Australia, you will work collaboratively with the Leadership Team in bringing to life the CESA Mission and Vision, which has at its heart a contemporary understanding of Catholic identity, outstanding educational leadership, and continuously improving outcomes for students. This is a varied role requiring the ability to work proactively with Principals, school and CEO staff to lead system strategy. The Director Catholic Identity and Mission will impactfully engage strategically with school, system and national Catholic education colleagues. The Director Catholic Identity and Mission will contribute to and lead a unified identity of Parish-worshipping and school communities, leading schools in working in partnership with families and parishes, accompanying students on a journey of personal and spiritual growth. This role requires a continuation and enlivening of the characteristics, practices and outcomes of the Global and local Synods, with the aim of enhancing schools’ strong communion and mutual participation across the Adelaide Archdiocese and Diocese of Port Pirie. About You Key to your success is your ability to: Enhance and embed Catholic Identity and Mission for CESA through strengthening: The life and liturgical mission of Catholic education Delivery of high-quality Religious Education and Human Sexuality curriculum and support in schools Formation and development of staff in schools and offices. Have leadership, oversight and accountability responsibilities for the Catholic Identity and Mission Section, including its strategic initiatives, programs, projects and teams. Advocate and influence the interests of the Catholic sector internally, and at state and national levels. Provide leadership and advice to South Australian Commission for Catholic Schools in its vision, goals, strategic action and outcomes. The Director Catholic Identity and Mission will model leadership that is based on dignity, justice and compassion, and ensures that Catholic education: “is the concrete way in which the Gospel becomes an educational gesture, a relationship, a culture.” (Pope Leo, Drawing New Maps of Hope, October 2025) For further information refer to the Position Description About Us We are Catholic Education South Australia with almost 9,500 staff who are Raising Hearts and Minds of more than 56,000 students across our 101 Catholic Schools. Through our commitment to educational excellence, we provide dynamic, innovative, and personalised learning in a Catholic context, from Early Years to Year 12. How to Apply 1. Cover Letter (2-page max) - Experience relevant to the role - What has motivated you to apply - What do you hope to contribute to the school community 2. Resume Applications close 9.00am Monday 17 August 2026