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Information for Applicants
Catholic Education in the Diocese of Sale is a vital expression of the mission of the Church and is owned and operated by Diocese of Sale Catholic Education Limited (DOSCEL).
The Diocese covers thirty-eight primary and seven secondary schools from Cranbourne and Narre Warren in the west of the Diocese, to Wonthaggi in the south and Orbost in the east. Through the partnership of schools with families, parishes, religious institutes and DOSCEL, our schools play a leading role in nurturing the faith of children and youth and developing their intellectual, physical, emotional and social knowledge, skills and attributes.
School Leadership Consultant
Permanent, full-time role based in historic Sion House in Warragul, a short walk from the Warragul Railway Station and a commutable distance from Melbourne.
Join a not-for-profit organisation and meaningfully contribute to excellence in the education of children and young people.
An attractive salary to be negotiated.
Generous conditions including salary packaging and purchased leave options.
About Us
The governing organisation, Diocese of Sale Catholic Education Limited (DOSCEL), directs and serves thirty-eight primary and five secondary schools in the Diocese of Sale which spans regional and rural areas between Cranbourne and Narre Warren in the west of the Diocese, Wonthaggi in the south and Orbost in the east. DOSCEL’s aim is to deliver the highest quality educational opportunities and outcomes for every student in every school in the Diocese.
At DOSCEL, you will enjoy a compassionate and supportive workplace, where you will be genuinely valued and respected as a person. With this and our friendly and collegial culture, you will feel a sense of real belonging, which will motivate you to perform your best work. The rewarding nature of the work and the opportunities for both personal and professional growth will ensure that you remain stimulated and engaged in your role.
About the Role
DOSCEL is seeking a School Leadership Consultant who is passionate about strategising and continuously improving business operations in order to give back to the community.
As the School Leadership Consultant, you will contribute to building the capacity of principals and school leaders to successfully implement DOSCEL priorities, policies and strategies.
About You
As the School Leadership Consultant, you will demonstrate the key selection criteria outlined in the Position Description, including but not limited to:
A deep understanding of and commitment to Catholic Education as a mission of the Catholic Church in Australia.
A commitment to and understanding of child protection and child safety issues in schools.
An ability to lead and support:
leaders in the creation of recontextualised, dialogical Catholic schools
building leadership capacity in schools
a rigorous School Review process across the Diocese.
A capacity to assist schools to:
design evidence based strategic improvement plans
establish leadership structures that effectively transact the improvement agenda
drive school improvement outcomes.
An ability to provide strategic advice to principals and school leaders in relation to critical issues and incidents in schools.
A willingness to continuously develop professional practice.
Understanding of compliance requirements as they apply to Catholic schools in Victoria.
How to Apply
For further information regarding this exciting opportunity, please forward your queries to Industrial Relations/Human Resources via email hr@doscel.catholic.edu.au
For a copy of the position description and to apply, please visit DOSCEL Website. Applications must include a Cover Letter, a completed Application Form, response to the key selection criteria outlined in the position description and current resume.
Applications close on Wednesday 7 June 2023 at 4.00 pm.
Application Form - For completion, please downloaded from Google Drive as a Word document
DOSCEL A Statement of Principles Regarding Catholic Education