Director of Operations

OUR PASSION

Nagle Catholic College is a progressive educational leader, providing high, quality, research-based learning experiences and life forming opportunities. The College strives to ensure success for every single student. The goal is to identify a child's strengths and aspirations and create the best opportunities for them to thrive.

Outside of the curriculum, we aim to help each student to gain confidence, form friendships and be prepared to take their place in the world. Faith plays an important part in the College and the Christian values of the founders are observed in the everyday life of the College.

OUR MOTTO

For Others is the College motto and it encourages students to take time to put others first.

ROLE DESCRIPTION

The Director of Operations provides strategic leadership and management of the College's operational systems. This role ensures that timetables, daily operations, events, compliance processes and administrative systems run efficiently, supporting the smooth delivery of teaching, learning and externally based programs. This role has a 10-year Tenure.

Key Responsibilities

Operational Management

Prepare staffing, rooming, and supervision plans for NAPLAN, OLNA, Progressive Achievement Testing, PISA and TIMMS testing, ATAR exams and other major assessments.

Be present at the start of all key testing events ensuring that expectations are met

Work with Relief Co-Ordinator to manage relief staffing and make adjustments where necessary

Manage staff rosters and duty allocations

Oversee timetable adjustments and room allocations

Lead the development, maintenance and review of the College timetable, ensuring alignment with enrolments, subject selection, class size, staffing and College priorities (*Please note that you are not required to create the College timetable but will be required to liaise with the timetable and to have an understanding of the timetable so that adjustments can be made where necessary).

Ensure prompt updates for new enrolments, course changes and House/Home Room assignments.

Management of key College staff.

Administration

Ensure compliance with CEWA, Catholic Education Commission and government requirements.

Check updates to/edit the College's social media publications and other correspondence that comes from Nagle.

Event & Program Coordination

Oversee Parent/Student/Teacher Interviews, including scheduling, communications and logistics.

Organise roster for staff supervision for PST Interviews and any other Curriculum Leadership Team supervision.

Manage photography days, including liaison with Marketing Manager, photographers and distribution of photos.

Careers & Pathways

Lead Careers education programs and oversee VET pathways, work experience and post-school transition planning.

Build partnerships with universities, training providers and industry to expand opportunities for students.

Oversee the UniReady in Schools Program.

Oversee the ViSN program in schools

Counsel students with regard to their careers and pathways

Learning Support Coordination

Oversee the organisation and review of Individual Education Plans (IEPs), ensuring documentation of adjustments for students with additional needs.

Coordinate communication between Learning Support, students, families and external agencies.

Other duties as assigned by the Principal

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

Educational background: Senior teaching qualification and substantial leadership experience

Strong organisational expertise: Proficiency with data systems and software and a willingness to develop skills in Edval

Excellent communication and leadership skills: The role involves coordinating with various stakeholders and leading operations across the school

Have completed Accreditation to Teach in a Catholic School, or willing to complete

Have completed Accreditation for Middle Leadership in a Catholic School, or willing to complete

Current registration with Teachers Registration Board WA

Current Working With Children Check

Please complete the relevant information form on our website to which you should also attach copies of the following documents:

• Signed Declaration - Working in a Catholic School: Statement of Principles
• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• Qualifications/Licences
• TRBWA Registration
• Accreditation Certificates
• National Police History Check
• Working With Children Check

All applications should be submitted electronically to the Human Resources Officer:

Please note, only applicants who fill out the application form will be considered for this role:

Applications for this position open Thursday 4 September 2025 and close at 9:00am on Monday 15 September 2025. The College reserves the right to close advertising early.