Ready to swap the daily commute for a genuine executive impact?

If you're an experienced educational leader in Sydney looking for more than another metropolitan executive role, this is an opportunity to combine career-defining leadership with an exceptional regional lifestyle. Based in Wagga Wagga, you'll lead the educational strategy and performance of 29 Catholic schools while enjoying a community where leadership, family and lifestyle go hand in hand.

Working with Catholic Education Diocese of Wagga Wagga,

As a regional Catholic education system serving communities across the Riverina and South Western districts of New South Wales, CEDWW is committed to providing exceptional learning opportunities where every student is known, valued and supported to thrive.

Our schools are committed to providing a supportive and nurturing environment where students can grow academically, socially, and spiritually through our school communities of Welcome, Faith, Service and Learning.

We support employees in their careers by offering various options for job mobility, promotional opportunities, and a comprehensive suite of professional development programs.

Lead system-wide educational excellence across one of Australia's largest regional Catholic education systems.

CEDWW is seeking an exceptional educational leader to join its Executive Leadership Team as Director, School Improvement Services.





This is a rare opportunity to influence the future of Catholic education by leading strategic improvement across learning, teaching, student wellbeing and inclusion throughout the Diocese.

About You

You are a respected educational leader who brings:

- significant executive leadership experience within education.
- a proven ability to lead system-wide improvement and organisational change.
- exceptional strategic thinking and leadership capability.
- outstanding communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
- a contemporary, evidence-informed approach to improving educational outcomes.
- a genuine commitment to the mission and values of Catholic education.

What We Offer

- fully maintained motor vehicle.
- relocation assistance (where applicable).
- salary packaging benefits through our not-for-profit status.
- skilled learning and executive leadership development.
- discounted Bupa Health Insurance.
- Employee Assistance Program through THRIVE Psychology.

Applications close Thursday 6 August 2026.

Catholic Education Diocese of Wagga Wagga (CEDWW) is committed to the safety, wellbeing and protection of all children and young people in our care.

CEDWW is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people from culturally and linguistically diverse communities.

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📌 Director, School Improvement Services (Melbourne)
🏢 Catholic Education Diocese of Wagga Wagga
📍 Melbourne