Director Of Mission & Operations

The National Catholic Education Commission is the peak national body for Catholic schools in Australia.  The NCEC leads advocacy for school education and funding and works closely with state and territory Catholic education commissions and other Catholic education stakeholders.

This is an opportunity to join a strong and influential organisation and drive the implementation of key strategic priorities of faith, excellence and access. Your work as the Director of Mission will be on the key strategic priority of Faith which focuses on enhancing the capacity of Catholic school communities to be places of faith and mission. Reporting to the Executive Director you will also manage the operations of the Secretariat based in our Sydney office (based in The Rocks). 

The role:

• Lead work to achieve the strategic priorities for Catholic education in Australia with a particular focus on the key strategic priority of Faith
• Contribute to national education policy
• Enhance constructive working relationships with state and territory Catholic education commissions, government and other relevant organisations
• Manage secretariat and business operations including governance, HR and finance
• Engender a culture that reflects a commitment to the truths and values of the gospel

Experience:

• Tertiary qualification or equivalent significant experience in Faith Formation and Religious Education (FFRE)
• Extensive operational, team leadership and management experience ideally gained in the government and/or Catholic sector
• Proven skills in implementing strategic priorities and the achievement of outcomes
• Proven communication and stakeholder management skills
• Demonstrated ability to lead, energise, mobilise and inspire to achieve goals and harness skills and talents
• Background/experience in faith formation and religious education

Applications close Friday 10 May 2024.

For further information or a copy of the position description, please contact Susan Hatcher at email sue@bitforge.biz or mobile: 0404 875 644.

Applications should include a short letter and a full CV including all work history.