School Improvement Advisor

Catholic Education Western Australia; City Of Vincent; On-site; AUD 203,000 - 227,000; Full time

Job summary

Catholic Education Western Australia Limited seeks a School Improvement Advisor to connect CEWA Executive leadership with Catholic schools in WA. The role focuses on capacity building at school and system levels, promoting reflective and renewal cultures to advance Quality Catholic Education and CEWA initiatives.

The advisor will support principals and school communities, embedding data-informed decision making and collaborative practice across directorates to strengthen Catholic education

Qualifications

• Must hold a current Teachers Registration with the Teachers Registration Board of Western Australia.
• Must hold a current Working with Children Check for Western Australia.
• Experience as a Catholic school principal or equivalent leadership role.
• Ability to interpret qualitative and quantitative data for QCE review and improvement.
• Proven ability to lead, influence and engage across directorates to support CEWA’s Vision for Learning and Religious Education.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and support to principals and school communities.
• Act as a critical link between the CEWA Executive Team and Catholic schools in WA.
• Lead capacity-building initiatives at school and systemic levels to promote QCE and CEWA’s Strategic Initiatives.

Skills

Catholic leadership

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Collaboration

Data interpretation

Education

Teachers Registration WA

Working with Children Check WA

Leadership accreditation

Job description

Salary Level M $202,719 - $227,298 plus superannuation

1.0 FTE | Two-year position | West Leederville

This is a secondment position from a current Principal role.

We are seeking applications for a School Improvement Advisor within the School Improvement and Wellbeing Directorate.

The School Improvement Advisor position is a critical link between the CEWA Executive Team and Catholic schools in WA. A significant part of the role is capacity building at a school and systemic level, and the promotion of school improvement cultures of reflection, review and renewal.

The School Improvement Advisor is responsible for providing leadership and support to principals and their school communities. This in turn enables CEWA schools to meet fully the policies and expectations of the Catholic Education Commission of WA (CECWA) in achieving the goals of the Bishops’ Mandate for Catholic Education in WA through the delivery of Quality Catholic Education (QCE) and CECWA’s Strategic Initiatives.

This is a 1.0FTE two-year position.

Why Join CEWA?

• Salary of Level M (Step 1 – 4) $202,719 - $227,298 plus superannuation
• Additional paid leave during Christmas and Easter office closures
• Additional 2.5% superannuation above the legislated superannuation guarantee.
• A fully maintained vehicle, available for private use with a personal contribution.
• System Leaders Renewal Leave accumulated at 1 week per year.
• Salary packaging.

Selection Criteria

• A practising Catholic with extensive and successful Catholic school principalship experience
• Has Accreditation for Leadership.
• Actively demonstrates, promotes and enacts an understanding, commitment and advocacy in leading QCE across the four Pillars and the 11 Elements.
• Provide quality Catholic leadership that promotes the evangelising mission of the Church, and which fosters cultures of faith formation, empowerment, inquiry, innovation and continuous improvement.
• Demonstrates decision making and collaborative practices that are Christ-centred, transparent, evidence based and place the child as the focus.
• The ability and willingness to analyse and interpret qualitative and quantitative data to determine best practices in QCE review and improvement.
• Inspired by the principles of Catholic Education, is enthusiastic about developing knowledge of school improvement processes and collaborating across directorates on curriculum, pedagogy, and school/college structures to support CEWA’s Vision for Learning and Religious Education delivery.
• Committed to promoting partnerships and engagement with parishes, parent groups, school networks and other church and community organisations.
• Effectively support and embed innovative, systemic practices that promote continuous improvement within and across schools.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to inspire and empower others.
• High-level presentation and communication skills.
• Initiate and lead innovative practice and service delivery, working collaboratively with school leadership and CEWA office teams in the pursuit of QCE.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT SPECIFIC TO THE POSITION

• Hold a current Teachers Registration with the Teachers Registration Board of Western Australia.
• Hold a current Working with Children Check for Western Australia.
• System Leaders Renewal Leave is accrued at 1 week per year of service, to a maximum of 10 weeks, including generous provision for the payment of course/tuition expenses.
• Travel within state and occasionally interstate will be required.

To successfully undertake the role and associated responsibilities, you are required to demonstrate the requisite skills, knowledge, experience, values and personal attributes as described in detail throughout the Position Description.

Please submit the following two requirements:

• Submit an application statement of no more than four (4) pages that explains your reason for applying for the School Improvement Advisor role, outlines your leadership philosophy, and addresses the Position Description and Selection Criteria. Include evidence and examples from your leadership experience demonstrating effective practice that has led to improved outcomes.
• A detailed and updated Curriculum Vitae which includes the names and contact details of four referees, one of whom should be your parish priest. (Please note that you are not required to include certified copies of degrees, academic transcripts, or accreditation certificates as the successful candidates will be asked to do so upon appointment.)

Applications for this role close no later than Friday 13 November 2026.

We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if a suitable candidate is identified. If you're interested in this opportunity, we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible to ensure consideration.

All employees of Catholic Education Western Australia are required to support the Catholic ethos in the performance of their duties. Catholic Education Western Australia encourages applications from people of all cultural backgrounds, First Nations peoples, and individuals with disabilities or medical conditions who meet the requirements of the position. To be eligible to apply, you must be legally permitted to work in Australia.