Dean of Education Enterprise and Operations

Living Waters Lutheran College; Perth; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Living Waters Lutheran College seeks a Dean of Education Enterprise & Operations to provide strategic and operational leadership for the Secondary School, aligning governance, compliance, and performance with a Christ-centred learning community. The role includes a teaching allocation up to 0.4 FTE to remain connected with the classroom while guiding College-wide improvement.

Reporting to the Head of Secondary, you will lead enterprise programs, timetabling, and policy development, driving

Qualifications

• Master of Education or Master of Educational Leadership.
• Current Teacher Registration with the Teacher Registration Board of WA.
• Proven leadership experience in a secondary school setting.
• Experience leading strategic initiatives and school improvement.
• Strong organisational and project management skills.
• Ability to use data to drive improvement and informed decision making.
• Commitment to a Christ-centred ethos and mission of the College.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic planning and enterprise programs for the Secondary School.
• Oversee timetabling, staffing allocations, teaching loads, and resource management.
• Governance, policy development, compliance, accreditation, and risk management processes.
• Drive data-informed decision making through reporting and analysis.
• Coordinate subject selection, curriculum handbooks, and academic administration.
• Lead operational planning for major Secondary School events (Year 12 Graduation, PTIs, Academic Assemblies).
• Support strategic school improvement through collaborative leadership and stakeholder engagement.

Skills

Educational leadership

Strategic planning

Data-driven decision making

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Master of Education

Master of Educational Leadership

Job description

Dean of Education Enterprise and Operations

Are you an innovative educational leader with a passion for strategic improvement, operational excellence, and Christian education?

Living Waters Lutheran College is seeking an exceptional Dean of Education Enterprise & Operations to join our Senior Secondary Leadership Team. This is a unique opportunity to influence the strategic direction, operational effectiveness, and organisational performance of the Secondary School while contributing to a thriving Christ-centred learning community.

Why Join Us?

• Play a key role in shaping the future direction of the Secondary School
• Lead strategic initiatives, improvement projects, and operational excellence programs.
• Drive innovation, efficiency, and continuous improvement across Years 7-12.
• Influence key areas including timetabling, resource management, governance, compliance, and risk management.
• Work collaboratively with an experienced and supportive Senior Leadership Team.
• Contribute to a College committed to educational excellence and student success.
• Serve within a values-driven Christian school community.

About the Role

Reporting to the Head of Secondary, the Dean of Education Enterprise & Operations provides strategic and operational leadership to ensure the effective administration, governance, compliance, and organisational performance of the Secondary School. The position plays a critical role in ensuring that systems, resources, and operational processes support outstanding teaching, learning, and student wellbeing outcomes.

The role includes a teaching allocation of up to 0.4 FTE, allowing the successful candidate to maintain connections with the classroom while providing high-level leadership across the College.

Key areas of responsibility include:

• Leading strategic planning, enterprise programs, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Oversight of timetabling, staffing allocations, teaching loads, and resource management.
• Leadership of governance, policy development, compliance, accreditation, and risk management processes.
• Driving data-informed decision making through effective reporting and analysis.
• Coordinating subject selection processes, curriculum handbooks, and academic administration.
• Leading operational planning for significant Secondary School events, including Year 12 Graduation, Parent Teacher Interviews, and Academic Assemblies.
• Supporting strategic school improvement through collaborative leadership and stakeholder engagement.

Employment Details

Employment Type- Full Time Commencement Date- 2027

About you

• Master of Education, Master of Educational Leadership, or equivalent qualification.
• Current Teacher Registration with the Teacher Registration Board of Western Australia.
• Demonstrated leadership experience within a secondary school environment.
• Proven ability to lead strategic initiatives, school improvement projects, and organisational change.
• Strong organisational, project management, and operational leadership skills.
• Experience building collaborative relationships and influencing diverse stakeholder groups.
• Highly developed communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated capability to use data and insights to drive continuous improvement and informed decision making.
• A personal Christian faith and a willingness to actively support the Christian ethos, values, and mission of the College will be highly regarded.

Highly Regarded

Applicants with experience in an independent or Christian school setting, expertise in timetabling and operational leadership, and a demonstrated ability to identify and implement innovative initiatives that enhance educational outcomes will be highly regarded.

For Further Information

Please contact our HR team at:
Email: @livingwaters.wa.edu.au

Applications Close: Sunday 20th September

Employment is subject to relevant screening checks and compliance requirements.

Each Lutheran school belongs to a well organised system with a long and distinctive tradition and:

is based on some solid understandings about people and life,

provides a caring environment,

embraces high standards of teaching and learning,

promotes Christian growth and development

works as a team with parents.

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