Job Description

Dean of Education Enterprise and Operations

n

Are you an innovative educational leader with a passion for strategic improvement, operational excellence, and Christian education?

n

Living Waters Lutheran College is seeking an exceptional Dean of Education Enterprise & Operations to join our Senior Secondary Leadership Team. This is a unique opportunity to influence the strategic direction, operational effectiveness, and organisational performance of the Secondary School while contributing to a thriving Christ-centred learning community.

n

Why Join Us?

n

n
- Play a key role in shaping the future direction of the Secondary School
n
- Lead strategic initiatives, improvement projects, and operational excellence programs.
n
- Drive innovation, efficiency, and continuous improvement across Years 7-12.
n
- Influence key areas including timetabling, resource management, governance, compliance, and risk management.
n
- Work collaboratively with an experienced and supportive Senior Leadership Team.
n
- Contribute to a College committed to educational excellence and student success.
n
- Serve within a values-driven Christian school community.
n

n

About the Role

n

Reporting to the Head of Secondary, the Dean of Education Enterprise & Operations provides strategic and operational leadership to ensure the effective administration, governance, compliance, and organisational performance of the Secondary School. The position plays a critical role in ensuring that systems, resources, and operational processes support outstanding teaching, learning, and student wellbeing outcomes.

n

The role includes a teaching allocation of up to 0.4 FTE,



allowing the successful candidate to maintain connections with the classroom while providing high-level leadership across the College.

n

Key areas of responsibility include:

n

n
- Leading strategic planning, enterprise programs, and continuous improvement initiatives.
n
- Oversight of timetabling, staffing allocations, teaching loads, and resource management.
n
- Leadership of governance, policy development, compliance, accreditation, and risk management processes.
n
- Driving data-informed decision making through effective reporting and analysis.
n
- Coordinating subject selection processes, curriculum handbooks, and academic administration.
n
- Leading operational planning for significant Secondary School events, including Year 12 Graduation, Parent Teacher Interviews, and Academic Assemblies.
n
- Supporting strategic school improvement through team-oriented leadership and stakeholder engagement.
n

n

Employment Details

n

Employment Type- Full Time Commencement Date- 2027

n

About you

n

n
- Master of Education, Master of Educational Leadership, or equivalent qualification.
n
- Current Teacher Registration with the Teacher Registration Board of Western Australia.
n




- Demonstrated leadership experience within a secondary school environment.
n
- Proven ability to lead strategic initiatives, school improvement projects, and organisational change.
n
- Strong organisational, project management, and operational leadership skills.
n
- Experience building collaborative relationships and influencing diverse stakeholder groups.
n
- Highly developed communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
n
- Demonstrated capability to use data and insights to drive continuous improvement and informed decision making.
n
- A personal Christian faith and a willingness to actively support the Christian ethos, values, and mission of the College will be highly regarded.
n

n

Highly Regarded

n

Applicants with experience in an independent or Christian school setting, expertise in timetabling and operational leadership, and a demonstrated ability to identify and implement innovative initiatives that enhance educational outcomes will be highly regarded.

n

For Further Information

n

Please contact our HR team at:
n Email: @livingwaters.wa.edu.au

n

Applications Close: Sunday 20th September

n

Employment is subject to relevant screening checks and compliance requirements.

n

Each Lutheran school belongs to a well organised system with a long and distinctive tradition and:

n

is based on some solid understandings about people and life,

n

provides a caring environment,

n

embraces high standards of teaching and learning,

n

promotes Christian growth and development

n

works as a team with parents.

n

Source: This is an extract from the company's own website.

📌 Dean of Education Enterprise and Operations (Perth)
🏢 Living Waters Lutheran College
📍 Perth