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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 39 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. All primary schools and five of the seven secondary schools are owned and operated by DOSCEL. 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.
Fixed term, part-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.
Extremely competitive salary in the range of $126,153 to $155,284 per annum (full-time rate) plus superannuation.
Generous conditions including salary packaging.
The governing organisation, Diocese of Sale Catholic Education Limited (DOSCEL), directs and serves thirty-nine 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.
DOSCEL is seeking a Catholic Identity and Mission Adviser who is passionate about supporting schools in building and strengthening their Catholic Identity.
As the Catholic Identity and Mission Adviser, you will contribute to building the instructional capacity of principals and school leaders and support schools in ensuring leaders and teachers are qualified and accredited in Religious Education.
As the Catholic Identity and Mission Adviser, 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 education.
• Expert knowledge in the area of Catholic Identity and Religious Education.
• Advanced skills in the development and application of innovative Religious Education learning and teaching strategies.
• The ability to facilitate professional learning in the areas of Catholic Identity and Religious Education.
• A highly developed capacity to work with leadership to support schools to identify and address areas for improvement in the context of Catholic Identity and Religious Education.
• The ability to analyse and interpret Enhancing Catholic School Identity (ECSI) data sets that may support school improvement and strategic planning.
• Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
For further information regarding this exciting opportunity, please forward your queries to the Human Resources team via email hr@doscel.catholic.edu.au.
Applications are to be emailed to hr@doscel.catholic.edu.au and include a Cover Letter addressing the key selection criteria and current resume.
Applications close on Thursday 19 March 2026 at 2.00 pm.
The interview process may commence prior to the closing date and, if a suitable applicant is found, the role may close early. We encourage applications for this vacancy to be submitted as soon as possible.
DOSCEL is an equal opportunity employer. We value a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome applications from all qualified people. When required, we make reasonable adjustments to accommodate our people.
DOSCEL is a child safe organisation. We require successful applicants to obtain and maintain satisfactory National Police Certificates and Employee Working with Children Checks or Victorian Institute of Teaching registrations.
Application Documentation
DOSCEL Child Safety and Wellbeing Policy
DOSCEL Statement of Principles regarding Catholic Education
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Email: rwans@doscel.catholic.edu.au
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• Expert Teacher Practice and Improved Student Learning Outcomes
• Leadership for Learning
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Email: rwans@doscel.catholic.edu.au
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