Diocese of Lismore Catholic Schools

Diocese of Lismore Catholic Schools (DLCS) provides a range of services to support approximately 3,500 staff in 45 vibrant and dynamic Catholic school communities that serve more than 18,000 students. The DLCS assists schools to build teaching and leadership capabilities in communities of professional educators who share responsibility for school improvement and for achieving the best outcomes for our students.

Regional Assistant Director (Tweed)

Location: Tweed Heads NSW

Tenure: Full-time, 5-year renewable contract. Commencing January 2027.

Position Purpose

The Regional Assistant Director (RAD) has delegated responsibility to oversee and monitor the operational and educational performance of the region’s schools through strong Catholic educational leadership and commitment to student outcomes aligned to the Mission.

As the Catholic schools of the Diocese should be authentically embedded in the local Parish Community, it is essential that the RAD has open and regular communication with the Clergy, a team-oriented leadership style when working with Principals and Clergy, and can coordinate the local educational endeavours, in line with system strategy, as required.

This position has a particular focus on regional planning, Principal and school leadership support, service coordination, Parish liaison and promoting cohesive relationships across the system of schools. As part of the DLCS leadership team, this role supports the underlying Catholic Education Mission by providing support to improve overall system performance.

About You





You will bring proven senior leadership experience within large, complex organisations with a record of delivering high-level outcomes in learning strategy and educational development. You are a strategic thinker who can clearly articulate direction, build the path to delivery, and demonstrate sustained improvement achieved through a collaborative, partnering approach with Principals, Clergy, and community stakeholders.

As a committed leader aligned with our Catholic Mission, this appointment represents a unique opportunity to serve the Church and the community through senior Catholic education leadership. It offers a meaningful platform to shape the lives of young people within the Lismore Diocese, inspiring them to achieve the fullness of life.

The Lifestyle

Whether you seek the vibrant, dual-state energy of the Tweed Coast, the coastal hubs of Coffs Harbour or Port Macquarie, or the heart of the Northern Rivers in Lismore, this role offers the ultimate NSW sea change. Balance world-class amenities with the authentic charm of regional community living.

Key Capabilities

- Practising Catholic who witnesses to Catholic beliefs and practices.




- Sound knowledge and understanding of Catholic education in Australia and demonstrated capacity to implement the Mission of the Church for Catholic Education.
- Demonstrated ability to support school communities to be formed in the Mission of Jesus Christ.
- Proven experience in working collaboratively with a Parish Priest at the leadership level.
- Sound knowledge of the legislative environment, industry standards, compliance requirements relevant to the non-government education sector.
- Demonstrated experience in implementing organisation-wide change and establishing a consistent service delivery model.
- Active client focus and service orientation; ability to align and integrate services provided for strategic and operational effectiveness.
- Enabler of change, being able to work with multiple stakeholders and competing priorities.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to motivate, influence and gain commitment.

Diocese of Lismore Catholic Schools Limited is committed to creating Child Safe Schools

Child Protection legislation requires staff to hold a valid NSW WWCC

An equal-opportunity employer

Enquiries: [email protected]

Applications close: 9am, Monday 12 October 2026

Notes

- The advertisement closing date is subject to change without notice, and interviews may commence prior to the official closure.
- We do not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies for this position and will not be liable for any associated fees.

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📌 Regional Assistant Director (Tweed) (Tweed Heads West)
🏢 Lismore Catholic Schools
📍 Tweed Heads West