Assistant Director - Education

Edmund Rice Education Australia Colleges Ltd.; Sydney; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging options

Ex-gratia leave week in December

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Catholic education network

Job summary

The Assistant Director - Education is responsible for supporting school improvement initiatives and driving educational excellence across EREA Colleges Ltd schools in New South Wales, South Australia, The Australian Capital Territory and Tasmania.

This role involves oversight of National Consistent Collection of Data (NCCD); school networks; school performance data (including NAPLAN, Yr 12 exit results & certification), and the analysis of other relevant educational data and pathways to

Responsibilities

• Supports school improvement initiatives and drives educational excellence across EREA Colleges Ltd schools in NSW, SA, ACT and TAS.
• Oversees NCCD, school networks, and school performance data and contributes to strategic planning.
• Analyzes relevant educational data to inform decisions and pathways for improvement.

Job description

ABOUT US

EREA is a system of Catholic schools in the Edmund Rice tradition, operating nationally. We educate over 40,000 students and employ over 4,500 people across our network. We have schools in every Australian state and territory.

EREA Colleges is the Governing Body responsible for 20 Educational Bodies operating schools or Early Learning Centres in Queensland, Western Australia, South Australia, Tasmania and the Australian Capital Territory.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Assistant Director - Education is responsible for supporting school improvement initiatives and driving educational excellence across EREA Colleges Ltd schools in New South Wales, South Australia, The Australian Capital Territory and Tasmania.

This role involves oversight of National Consistent Collection of Data (NCCD); school networks; school performance data (including NAPLAN, Yr 12 exit results & certification), and the analysis of other relevant educational data and pathways to inform strategic planning.

WHAT WE OFFER

As an EREA employee, you will receive:

Attractive remuneration + salary packaging options

Additional paid leave provisions, including a week of ex-gratia leave in December

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Connection to a national and global network of Catholic education in the Edmund Rice tradition

CLOSING DATE

5:00pm (AEST) Monday 26 October 2026

The successful applicant must possess (or be eligible to obtain) and maintain a current Working With Children Check.

All applicants will be subject to EREAC and legislative screening procedures. These checks are consistent with EREAC’s commitment to child protection policies and procedures.

EREA Colleges Ltd. is committed to ensuring the safety, wellbeing and dignity of all children and young people.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

EREAC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.