Leader of Administration and Innovation

Overview

Kildare Catholic College is a catholic secondary college teaching students from year 7 to 12. We also have a diverse boarding population at Mt Erin Boarding House, which offers an affordable boarding option for students who live outside the Wagga Wagga region. The core values are the promotion of respect for self, others and our environment, and the development of the whole person: spiritually, emotionally, physically, intellectually and socially.

For more information about Kildare Catholic College and the Diocese, please contact or visit our respective resources or websites.

Why Work for Catholic Education Diocese of Wagga Wagga?

Catholic Education, Diocese of Wagga Wagga (CEDWW) serves twenty-four primary schools, five secondary colleges and two boarding facilities. Joining CEDWW means being part of a vibrant Catholic education community with a shared dedication to quality education. Our schools are communities of Welcome, Faith, Service and Learning, providing a supportive and nurturing environment for students to grow academically, socially and spiritually. We support employees with opportunities for career mobility, advancement and professional development.

Your New Role

The role of Leader of Administration and Innovation is a senior leadership role at Kildare Catholic College, reporting to the Principal through the Assistant Principal. The Senior Leader is part of the College Leadership Team and is responsible for strategic, instructional and administrative leadership. This role has particular responsibility for the administration of learning and wellbeing systems across the college's operations to achieve sustained improvement in teacher effectiveness and student learning outcomes.

See Position Description Here.

What We Can Offer

• Permanent, Full-Time Position; Coordinator component is temporary.
• Commencing 27 January 2026
• Discounted Bupa Health insurance
• Salary Packaging through Maxxia
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program through THRIVE Psychology
• Salary determined by NESA Accreditation and Teaching Service + Coordinator 3 Allowance ($29,330 per annum)

Please note, that Co-ordinator appointments are 3 years full‑time contracts with the option of an additional 3 years subject to ongoing successful Performance Reviews.

Essential Criteria

• Expert classroom practitioner
• Appropriate qualifications and experience in educational leadership
• A commitment to promoting Catholic values in curriculum, teaching and learning
• A strong understanding of contemporary pedagogical approaches
• Expertise in technology and informed on innovative practices
• Highly developed and demonstrated capacity to lead a team of people to bring about effective change
• A proven ability to facilitate conflict resolution
• Demonstrated evidence of effective teamwork and collaboration
• A high level of organisational and communication skills
• (Category C, Accreditation to Work Teach and Lead in Systemic Catholic Schools, Catholic Education Diocese of Wagga Wagga) or willingness to achieve
• NSW Working with Children Check
• Successful candidate to undergo a National Criminal History Check

Applications & Enquiries

If you are interested in this position and would like further information, please contact Brett Somerville via email at recruitment-kcc@ww.catholic.edu.au

Applicants should submit a resume and cover letter outlining their skills and experience against the selection criteria or position description to recruitment-kcc@ww.catholic.edu.au

If applying for this position you must complete a Pre-Employment Declaration as part of CEDWW Recruitment Requirements. If you do not complete the Pre-Employment Declaration we are unable to progress your application.

All employment offers with Catholic Education Diocese of Wagga Wagga (CEDWW) are contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment screening checks conducted by CEDWW's People and Culture team.

Applications Close

Sunday 12 October 2025

CEDWW is a child-related employer and is committed to the safety, wellbeing and protection of all children and young people in our care. CEDWW is an equal opportunity employer. All recruitment and selection decisions are based solely on merit and we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, as well as people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds.

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