Manager - Formation

Catholic Education South Australia; Adelaide Hills; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Catholic Education South Australia seeks a strategic leader to shape formation across the system. This role will foster lifelong formation, spiritual growth and engagement with the mission of Catholic education.

You will lead programs for teachers, leaders and staff, collaborate across diocesan communities, and strengthen student and family faith engagement while guiding resource stewardship.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership in Catholic education settings.
• Active Catholic involvement and commitment to Church mission.
• Experience in designing and facilitating professional formation.
• Strong relationship-building and problem-solving skills.
• Current teacher registration and Catholic teaching accreditation.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement a system-wide formation strategy aligned with mission guidelines.
• Develop contemporary faith formation opportunities for schools and learning centres.
• Lead formation programs for teachers, leaders and staff.
• Strengthen leadership formation for APRIMs and middle leaders.
• Support student agency, youth ministry and family engagement in faith formation.
• Lead a team and contribute to strategic planning and stewardship.

Skills

Leadership experience

Catholic education knowledge

Communication & collaboration

Education

Postgraduate qualifications

South Australian teacher registration

Job description

The Opportunity

This is an exciting opportunity to provide strategic leadership in formation across Catholic Education South Australia, supporting staff, leaders, students and families to deepen their understanding of mission, faith and Catholic education.

The Manager of Formation will lead a coherent and integrated approach to formation across the system, developing contemporary and accessible opportunities that foster lifelong formation, spiritual growth and engagement with the mission of Catholic education.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Lead the design and implementation of a system-wide formation strategy aligned with the Formation for Mission Guideline.
• Develop contemporary spiritual and faith formation opportunities responsive to the needs of schools, the Catholic Education Office and early learning centres.
• Lead formation programs for new and experienced teachers, leaders and non-teaching staff.
• Work collaboratively to strengthen leadership formation opportunities for APRIMs, Principals, Deputy Principals and middle leaders.
• Support initiatives that strengthen student agency, youth ministry and family engagement in faith and formation.
• Lead a team and contribute to strategic planning, continuous improvement and effective stewardship of resources.

About You

We are seeking someone who:

• Has demonstrated leadership experience in Catholic education and a strong understanding of Catholic schools.
• Is an active member of a Catholic eucharistic community, with an exemplary commitment to the Catholic Church, its mission and teaching.
• Has demonstrated commitment to spiritual and religious formation in their own life.
• Has proven capability in designing, leading and facilitating high-quality formation and professional learning.
• Builds effective relationships and brings strong communication, collaboration, negotiation and problem-solving skills.
• Holds relevant postgraduate tertiary qualifications, current South Australian teacher registration and current accreditation to teach in a Catholic school.

For further information refer to the Position Description

Why Us?

Join the Catholic Identity and Mission Team and help strengthen the integration of faith, life and culture across Catholic education.

You Will

• Contribute to strengthening Catholic identity and mission across schools.
• Work collaboratively with school leaders, families and diocesan communities.
• Support meaningful Religious Education, formation, prayer and liturgical experiences.

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