The Opportunity This is an exciting prospect to provide strategic leadership in strengthening Catholic Identity across Catholic Education South Australia schools. The Manager of Schools & Catholic Identity will lead the development, implementation and evaluation of Catholic Identity across the system, supporting schools to strengthen their religious dimension and ensuring alignment with the mission of Catholic education, system priorities and Church teaching.

Key responsibilities
include:
• Lead system-wide priorities relating to Catholic Identity and Mission and support schools through strategic planning and improvement processes.
• Lead strategies for the recruitment, induction, appraisal, professional support and development of Assistant Principals Religious Identity and Mission (APRIMs).
• Strengthen partnerships between schools, parishes and diocesan communities.
• Lead and promote initiatives that strengthen prayer, liturgy and the sacramental life of schools.
• Support schools in implementing Catholic Identity priorities, including ecological conversion and Laudato Si’.
• Lead a team and contribute to strategic planning, continuous improvement and effective stewardship of resources. About You We are seeking someone who:
• Has demonstrated leadership experience in Catholic schools and a comprehensive understanding of Catholic education.
• Is an active member of a Catholic eucharistic community, with an exemplary commitment to the Catholic Church, its mission and teaching.




• Has the capability to lead a system-level approach to Catholic Identity and Mission while remaining strongly school-focused.
• Has demonstrated experience supporting leadership capability, formation and professional learning within Catholic education.
• Builds strong relationships and brings highly developed communication, collaboration, negotiation and problem-solving skills.
• Holds relevant postgraduate tertiary qualifications, current South Australian teacher registration and current accreditation to teach in a Catholic school. For further information refer to the Position Description Why Us? Join the Catholic Identity and Mission Team and help strengthen the integration of faith, life and culture across Catholic education. You will:
• Contribute to strengthening Catholic identity and mission across schools.
• Work collaboratively with school leaders, families and diocesan communities.
• Support meaningful Religious Education, formation, prayer and liturgical experiences.

How to Apply
To apply, please submit:
• A Cover letter (1 A4 page) detailing the following:
• Your experience relevant to the role
• What has motivated you to apply; and
• What you hope to contribute to the CESA community.
• A current resume, including referee details for your current line manager and the Parish Priest of the Sunday Eucharistic Community you currently attend. Referees will not be contacted without your prior permission. Application Close date: 9:00 am, 25 November 2026 Catholic Education South Australia is committed to ensuring the safety, wellbeing and dignity of all children and young people. Screening requirements apply.

📌 Manager - Schools & Catholic Identity (Adelaide)
🏢 Catholic Education South Australia
📍 Adelaide