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Job Description
Location: Canberra, ACT
Employment Type:Â Executive
Employment Status: Â Full-time
Closing Date: Â 11.55 pm, Sunday, 1 December 2024
About Us
The Catholic Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn Education Limited (CACGEL) is a not-for-profit organisation that oversees 56 schools, nine early learning centres, three school-age care services, and a central Catholic Education Office in Forrest, ACT. With over 22,000 students and more than 4,000 employees across the ACT and NSW, CACGEL is committed to delivering high-quality, affordable Catholic education in line with the Archdiocese’s evangelising mission.
About the Role
We are seeking an Executive Director to lead our educational system within the Archdiocese. Reporting to the Board, the Executive Director will ensure the system and our schools exemplify the mission of the Catholic Church and provide exceptional education. The ideal candidate will have a profound commitment to the Church’s evangelising mission and the not-for-profit sector, deep commitment to the Catholic faith and Catholic social teaching, together with active parish involvement. They should be an inspirational leader with highly developed and demonstrated empathic skills, the capacity to articulate the Catholic understanding of the transformative power of education, and a proven ability to advance organisational strategy and achieve significant outcomes.
Key Requirements
Key requirements include exceptional relational proficiency, experience in working in a mission driven context, strong strategic leadership, experience in working with a Board to develop systems infrastructure, and a compliance-focused approach to meet regulatory requirements. The candidate must have excellent communication and collaboration skills and the ability to build strong relationships with various collaborators and partners.
The successful candidate will communicate and implement the evangelising vision of the Archdiocese for Catholic education and demonstrate the ability to drive results and foster innovation.
Application Process
To apply, submit your resume and cover letter addressing the selection criteria to [email protected] by midnight on Sunday, 1 December 2024.
For more information and to request a copy of the position description, please get in touch with Dr. Grace Tan at [email protected].
Join us in shaping the future of Catholic education and making a lasting impact on the lives of thousands of students
