Location: Catholic Education Office, Manuka ACT
Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Salary Range: $95,482 plus superannuation
Eligibility: Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident
Start Date: Negotiable
Closing Date: 11.55 pm, Sunday, 27 April 2025

About the Role

The Policy Officer supports the development and implementation of clear, compliant policies and procedures across the Service Areas, schools, and early learning centres. Drawing on understanding of relevant legislation and regulatory frameworks, the Policy Officer analyses requirements, collaborates with internal subject-matter experts, and works with teams to establish efficient processes, roles, and responsibilities. The Policy Officer provides advice to Service Areas and Executives, drafts policy and procedural documentation, and manages the internal policy database and reporting, ensuring consistency, clarity, and alignment across the organisation.

About Us

Catholic Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn Education Limited (CECG) provides education in the ACT and NSW, operating 56 Schools and nine Early Learning Centres (ELCs).

The Catholic Education Office (CEO) provides corporate services to the CECG system of Schools and ELCs. These Service Areas include Education and Performance Improvement, Catholic Identity, School and Family Services, Strategy and Special Projects, Finance and Infrastructure, Information and Communication Technology and People and Culture.

Benefits and Opportunities

• Attractive remuneration package
• Access to salary packaging, including novated leasing
• 24 weeks of paid parental leave (maternity/adoption)
• Up to 14 weeks paid parental leave (paternity/non-initial primary carer leave)
• Support for professional development and study opportunities

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in law or policy management or other relevant areas are highly desirable.
• Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) and Working with Children’s Check (WWCC) registrations.
• Driver’s License.

Application Process

Applicants are required to submit a current resume and a cover letter that addresses the selection criteria as outlined in the Position Description.

The CEO is committed to workforce diversity and creating inclusive workplaces. We welcome applications from suitable candidates from all diversity groups to support our system of Schools and ELCs in delivering quality education outcomes for the students in our care.

For further information about the role and CECG, please visit the website.

If you have any questions about the recruitment process, contact the Recruitment Team, on 02 6234 5427 or via email at [email protected]

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