Catholic Identity Mission Advisor

Colonial Group; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Catholic Education South Australia (CESA) invites two full-time Catholic Identity & Mission Advisors to support Catholic schools across South Australia in strengthening identity, faith formation, and Religious Education.

Working with Principals, APRIMs and school leaders, you will lead professional learning, develop resources, and mentor religious leaders, contributing to system-wide improvement and the living faith in schools.

Qualifications

• Holds SA teacher registration and accreditation to teach in a Catholic school.
• Demonstrates leadership in Catholic identity, formation and Religious Education.
• Active member of a Catholic eucharistic community and committed to Church mission.
• Builds collaborative partnerships with school leaders and educators.
• Designs and delivers engaging professional learning using adult learning principles.
• Has contemporary knowledge of theology, scripture, Religious Education and Catholic educational practice.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Principals, APRIMs and school leaders to strengthen Catholic identity and mission.
• Provide strategic support to an assigned group of schools.
• Lead professional learning and formation in Catholic identity and Religious Education.
• Develop curriculum resources and materials that support Religious Education and formation.
• Support APRIMs and other religious leaders through mentoring, guidance and professional support.
• Contribute to strategic projects, initiatives and service priorities within the Catholic Identity and Mission team.

Skills

Leadership in Catholic identity

Partnership building

Professional learning design

Adult learning principles

Education

South Australia teaching registration

Accreditation to Teach in a Catholic School

Theology/Religious Education/Educational leadership qualifications

Job description

The Opportunity

Catholic Education South Australia (CESA) is seeking two Catholic Identity & Mission Advisors to support schools in strengthening Catholic identity and mission, formation and Religious Education.

Working as part of an integrated Catholic Identity and Mission team, you will partner with Principals, APRIMs and school leaders to build capacity, lead professional learning, and develop resources that support faith formation and Religious Education of Catholic schools across South Australia. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact at a system level while contributing to the future of Catholic education.

Two full-time opportunities available:
2-month contract: commencing 18 January 2027
2-year secondment: commencing18 January 2027

Key responsibilities include:

• Partnering with Principals, APRIMs and school leaders to strengthen Catholic identity and mission.


• Building trusted relationships and providing strategic support to an assigned group of schools.


• Leading professional learning and formation in Catholic identity and Religious Education.


• Developing curriculum resources and materials that support Religious Education and formation.


• Supporting APRIMs and other religious leaders through mentoring, guidance and professional support.


• Contributing to strategic projects, initiatives and service priorities within the Catholic Identity and Mission team.

About You

We are seeking someone who:

• Holds teacher registration in South Australia, Accreditation to Teach in a Catholic School and relevant qualifications in theology, religious education, spiritual formation and/or educational leadership.


• Demonstrates leadership in Catholic identity and mission, formation and Religious Education.


• Is an active member of a Catholic eucharistic community, committed to the Church’s mission and teachings.


• Builds strong, collaborative partnerships with school leaders, educators and colleagues.


• Designs and delivers engaging professional learning and formation using adult learning principles.


• Has contemporary knowledge of theology, scripture, Religious Education and Catholic educational practice.

For further information refer to the Position Description

Why Us?

• Make a system-wide impact across Catholic schools in South Australia.


• Join a collaborative and mission-focused Catholic Identity and Mission team.


• Lead meaningful work in faith formation, Religious Education and school improvement.


• Access ongoing professional learning and opportunities to contribute to system-wide innovation and improvement.

About Us

Catholic Education South Australia (CESA) supports more than 101 Catholic schools across the state, working in partnership with families, parishes and communities to provide faith-based, high-quality education.

At the heart of our Living Learning Leading Framework is our commitment to our students and our understanding of all people as \"thriving people, capable learners, leaders for the world God desires.\" Through this vision, we seek to nurture learning communities where faith, learning and wellbeing flourish.

Learn more about the Catholic Education South Australia

Application Close date: Thursday 22 October, 5pm

Catholic Education South Australia is committed to ensuring the safety, wellbeing and dignity of all children and young people. Screening requirements apply.