Executive Director of Catholic Education

1 week ago

Wagga Wagga Riverina, Australia Trak Search Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year

Catholic Education Diocese of Wagga Wagga, NSW

Commencement: ideally January 2026

Are you seeking a role:

·   That guides a system of schools across the Riverina, with strong parish partnerships and a strongly supportive Bishop?

· Combining mission, strategy and innovation, with room to deliver measurable student outcomes?

·  Offering a rare mix of System-wide impact and regional lifestyle?

About the Diocese:

The Diocese of Wagga Wagga is located within Wiradjuri country in the Riverina and southwestern district of New South Wales. It is led by Bishop Mark Edwards OMI, appointed the sixth Bishop of Wagga Wagga in May 2020 and installed in July 2020.

About Catholic Education Diocese of Wagga Wagga (CEDWW):

CEDWW is the education arm of the Catholic Diocese. It supports 24 primary schools, 5 secondary colleges and 3 boarding facilities, employing more than 1,800 staff, with a focus on whole-child formation and strong school–family–parish partnerships.

Position Overview:

The Executive Director leads a system of 29 Catholic schools, partnering closely with the Bishop of Wagga Wagga and the Catholic Education Council to deliver faith-filled, high-performing schooling.

About Wagga Wagga, NSW:

Wagga Wagga is a major regional hub with a population of approx. 70,000. It has direct links to Sydney and Melbourne, a university presence and employers that attract families and talent. Housing is more attainable, commutes are short, and community ties are strong—ideal for visible, relational leadership.

Interested?

·  If you have senior leadership experience in Catholic education, please visit to access additional information.

·   To express your interest, simply send a resume from this site; from the Trak Search website; or by email to quoting ref number TS1576.

·   Enquiries are also very welcome to John Chesher on

Closing Date: Monday 22nd September 2025.

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