Head of Education Systems and Technology

As the Head of Education Systems and Technology at CEnet, you will be the strategic leader driving a function of technology services to enhance Catholic education. This executive role reports to the CEO and supports member dioceses and schools. You will lead the Education Insights, Applications, and Artificial Intelligence teams, ensuring technology initiatives are purpose-driven and directly support learning, teaching, and administrative outcomes. This is a unique opportunity to blend technology with a commitment to education and drive positive impact across the CEnet community.

The Opportunity

This is a senior leadership role with scope to shape the future of educational technology within the Catholic sector. You will lead on leveraging data, AI, and cutting-edge applications to create meaningful, high-value services for schools and dioceses. You will advocate for Catholic education and ensure technology serves its mission. You will set the strategic vision for your department, manage budgets, and collaborate with executive stakeholders. The role offers the chance to lead and mentor a high-performing team, fostering excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Key responsibilities

• Providing executive leadership and strategic direction for the Education Systems and Technology department.
• Championing the use of data, applications, and AI to support the mission of Catholic education.
• Leading, mentoring, and developing the department's management team to foster a high-performance culture.
• Overseeing the full lifecycle of educational technology services, from development to implementation and continuous improvement.
• Acting as a primary relationship manager for technology matters with senior stakeholders and key vendors.
• Ensuring robust governance, security, and compliance for all departmental systems and services.
• This role requires a collaborative leader who can represent the department's capabilities within the CEnet executive team and contribute to the overall strategic direction of the organisation, championing excellence and ensuring technology initiatives deliver purpose-driven outcomes for the community.

About you

You are an experienced and dynamic leader with a strong background in technology management within a complex, service-oriented environment. Your expertise includes a deep and authentic understanding of the K-12 education sector, with a strong preference for experience in Catholic or faith-based education. You are a strategic thinker who can translate vision into action, aligning technology initiatives with organisational objectives. You are comfortable managing multiple teams and are an exceptional communicator, able to build trust and influence stakeholders at all levels from educators to executives.

You possess a degree in Education, Information Technology, or a related field (a master's degree highly regarded), or substantial equivalent experience. You are proficient in budget management, project governance, and vendor relationships. Your leadership style is collaborative and empowering; you are committed to fostering an environment where your team can thrive, grow, and deliver exceptional results. Most importantly, you share a genuine commitment to the values of Integrity, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence that define CEnet.

About us

We are a not-for-profit ICT services organisation supporting Catholic diocesan education networks that connect school communities across New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania, the Australian Capital Territory and the Northern Territory and beyond. CEnet provides ICT services to over 780 schools, representing 335,000 students, teachers and administrative staff across Australia.

Let's talk about working at CEnet

At CEnet, you'll thrive with career growth through regular feedback and a supportive environment. We offer flexible options, including hybrid and remote work, extra time off, competitive pay, and wellness perks. Our office is near Wollongong City Beach. Benefits include: 5 days of additional leave annually, additional leave between Christmas and New Year, hybrid and remote work options, free onsite parking, wellness initiatives, and recognition awards.

• 5 days of 'additional leave' annually
• Additional leave between Christmas and New Year
• Hybrid working arrangements
• Remote work options available
• Free onsite parking
• Located 150 metres from Wollongong City Beach
• Wellness bar for employees
• Culture Sustainability Award (2017, 2020, 2022, 2025) - Human Synergistics
• Member Organisation of the Year (2024) - Auscert

Closing date: 19 September 2025

At CEnet, you'll thrive alongside a passionate, high-performing team dedicated to exceeding expectations for both our Members and each other. If this role is of interest, please apply via the links below. For questions, contact peopleandculture@cenet.catholic.edu.au.

All applicants who have ongoing working rights in Australia are encouraged to apply. Agencies are not being accepted for this vacancy. If you have any questions, please reach out to the People & Culture team.