Manager, Innovation And Pathways

uWorkin; Townsville City; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

17.5% leave loading

12.75% Superannuation employer contrib

Long service leave after 7 years

Salary packaging options

Up to 14 weeks paid parental leave

Deferred Salary Scheme

Other employee benefits

Job summary

Townsville Catholic Education is seeking a suitably experienced leader to strategically lead education innovation, staff development and formation, and student transition and pathways across our Diocese. You are an experienced leader who can manage complex portfolios, lead change and build strong relationships across schools and the broader education sector.

Reporting to the Director, Mission and Learning, you will lead specialist teams across educational data and technology, First Nations

Qualifications

• Experience leading education innovation initiatives.
• Ability to manage multiple complex portfolios across schools.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Knowledge of data-informed decision making in education.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Innovation and Pathways function.
• Turn strategic priorities into practical system-wide initiatives.
• Strengthen student pathways and staff development.
• Oversee educational data, technology and innovation projects.
• Lead specialist teams and build leadership capability.
• Ensure strong governance, risk management and compliance.
• Provide strategic advice to senior leaders.

Skills

Educational leadership

Team leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Data literacy

Governance

Education

Master of Education Leadership

Job description

Job Description

Reporting to the Director, Mission and Learning, you will lead specialist teams across educational data and technology, First Nations innovation, teacher career development, Vocational Education & Training and RTO management.

In this role, you will:

• Lead the Innovation and Pathways function
• Turn strategic priorities into practical system-wide initiatives
• Strengthen student pathways and staff development
• Oversee educational data, technology and innovation projects
• Lead specialist teams and build leadership capability
• Ensure strong governance, risk management and compliance
• Provide strategic advice to senior leaders

About the Candidate

Townsville Catholic Education is seeking a suitably experienced leader to strategically lead education innovation, staff development and formation, and student transition and pathways across our Diocese., You are an experienced leader who can manage complex portfolios, lead change and build strong relationships across schools and the broader education sector.

You will bring:

• Educational Leadership experience in education
• Experience leading teams and implementing strategic initiatives
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills
• Strong data literacy and knowledge of educational innovation and student pathways
• Effective governance, project and change management capabilities
• A commitment to Catholic values and First Nations education

Work Environment

provides a supportive, flexible working environment where care for the individual is an important part of our ethos. We employ motivated people who want to work together to produce excellent outcomes for our students. Our staff are recognised as being central to achieving our mission.

We value your hard work and dedication, and we're proud to offer a range of benefits designed to support you both professionally and personally:

• Competitive Salary
• Annual Leave at 17.5% leave loading
• 12.75% Superannuation employer contribution
• Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service
• Salary packaging options
• Up to 14 Weeks paid parental leave available to the primary carer, regardless of gender
• Deferred Salary Scheme
• and a range of other great benefits!