Visionary Catholic Identity Leader

Victorian Catholic Education Authority Limited; Nathalia; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

St Mary of the Angels seeks a Catholic Identity Leader to provide strategic leadership for mission, culture and evangelising life across the College. Working with the Principal and Leadership Team, you will ensure the Catholic education mission is visible in all aspects of College life.

The role involves leading the Source of Life curriculum, coordinating sacramental and liturgical life with the parish, and developing formation opportunities to deepen faith and discipleship.

Qualifications

• Provide strategic leadership for Catholic identity, mission, culture and faith formation across the College.
• Inspire students, staff and families to encounter and live out the Gospel in meaningful and authentic ways.
• Lead implementation of the Source of Life curriculum and support high-quality faith formation.
• Coordinate and strengthen the sacramental, liturgical and prayer life of the College in partnership with the local parish.
• Develop purposeful formation opportunities that deepen faith, discipleship and understanding of the Catholic tradition.
• Strengthen student leadership and create opportunities for students to actively contribute to the faith life of the College.
• Foster strong partnerships with parish, families and the wider community.
• Promote a culture of encounter, service, belonging and hope grounded in the Gospel and the CESL Cultural Covenant.
• Work collaboratively with the Principal and Leadership Team to ensure CESL priorities and the mission of Catholic education are embedded across school life.
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal, communication and relationship-building skills.
• Lead with authenticity, humility, integrity and a commitment to the dignity and flourishing of every person.
• Demonstrate a commitment to child safety, inclusion and the wellbeing of every student.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for Catholic identity, mission, culture and faith formation.
• Inspire the CESL community to encounter and live out the Gospel in meaningful ways.
• Lead the implementation of Magnify Sandhurst and related faith formation efforts.
• Coordinate sacramental, liturgical and prayer life with the local parish.
• Develop formation opportunities to deepen faith, discipleship and understanding of the Catholic tradition.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Catholic identity

Faith formation

Stakeholder engagement

Interpersonal skills

Job description

St Mary of the Angels seeks a Catholic Identity Leader to provide strategic leadership for mission, culture and evangelising life across the College. Working with the Principal and Leadership Team, you will ensure the Catholic education mission is visible in all aspects of College life.

The role involves leading the Source of Life curriculum, coordinating sacramental and liturgical life with the parish, and developing formation opportunities to deepen faith and discipleship.