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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.
Deputy Executive Director
Commence by January 2026
Are you seeking a role
To contribute to shaping Catholic education in 44 Victorian schools, from
Melbourne’s south-east growth corridor (Narre Warren/Cranbourne) to the
Bass Coast (Wonthaggi) and through to East Gippsland (Orbost)
To empower principals and teams in the delivery of sustainable, inclusive
education that nurtures each student’s potential, enriched by a flourishing
Catholic Culture?
About Diocese of Sale Catholic Education Ltd (DOSCEL)
In the Diocese of Sale, there are 39 Catholic primary schools and seven Catholic secondary schools. DOSCEL governs and operates all primary schools and five of the secondary schools, supporting more than 18,200 students and 3,000+ staff. The work of Catholic education in the Diocese is supported by more than 100 professionals in the DOSCEL Office.
Position Overview
Reporting to the Executive Director, the Deputy Executive Director is a key member of the Executive Leadership Team and provides strategic and operational leadership across Catholic Identity, learning and teaching, school improvement, school registration, educational leadership, and strategic partnerships.
About this Region of Victoria
While the religious heart of the Diocese is St Mary’s Cathedral in Sale, the DOSCEL Office is in Warragul, a 50-minute drive from Melbourne’s south-eastern suburbs. The Diocese has a mix of metro, regional and rural communities, while enjoying a relaxed lifestyle close to lakes, beaches and national parks.
Interested?
If you have extensive leadership in Catholic education, please visit
traksearch.com to view additional information.
To express your interest, simply send a resume from this site; from the Trak
Search website; or by email to jobs@traksearch.com quoting ref number
TS1575.
Enquiries are also welcome to John Chesher on 0417 068 220.
Applications close on Monday 22 September 2025