The Opportunity

The Manager: Diversity and Inclusion reports to the Director: Excellence, Equity and Inclusion and is responsible for the leadership of the Diversity and Inclusion Team in the design and delivery of evidence-based, inclusive education services to CESA schools and the Catholic Education Office (CEO).

The Diversity and Inclusion Team has broad reach and responsibility for providing support for schools in achieving successful outcomes for students, relating to diversity, equity, and inclusion strategic initiatives and priorities.

This includes Students with Disability Strategy; Aboriginal Education Strategy; Transition and Pathways Strategy. The Manager is responsible for services and targeted support for student engagement and wellbeing; behaviour; the CESA Scholarship Program; the Nationally Consistent Collection of Data (NCCD) funding; and oversight of the effective implementation of the Keeping Safe: Child Protection Curriculum.

In addition, the Manager develops and executes plans to:

Ensure outstanding service provision to schools is at the heart of the team’s efforts.

Ensure the successful implementation of the Students with Disability Strategy; Aboriginal Education Strategy; and Transition and Pathways Strategy.

Deliver innovative solutions and continuous improvement for young people.

Monitor and review progress of Diversity and Inclusion initiatives across schools.

Provide high-quality resources and professional development opportunities for school leaders and teachers, enabling them to meet the diverse needs of children and young people.

Advance data-informed practices in relation to Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS).

Support schools in adopting equitable, accessible, and inclusive practices.

Drive achievement of CESA key performance indicators related to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

The Manager: Diversity and Inclusion works in close collaboration and partnership with the Manager: Curriculum, Assessment and Pedagogy, Allied Health Manager, and School Performance Leaders.

About You

We are looking for an individual who has:

Relevant post graduate tertiary degree qualifications – e.g. Master of Educational Leadership or Master of Special Education

Teaching qualifications and current teacher registration in South Australia

Successful senior educational leadership experience (preferably Catholic education) and the ability to exercise this leadership collaboratively with the SQP Section and schools.

Extensive knowledge and understanding of the NCCD and the Disability Standards for Education.

High-level organisational skills with demonstrated ability to plan strategically, problem solve, prioritise, work to deadlines to achieve quality outcomes, give attention to detail and relate tasks/actions to a broader strategic improvement context

High-level written and oral communication, interpersonal and negotiating skills with a demonstrated capacity to cooperate and communicate effectively with people at all levels

Please refer to the Position Description for further information

Why Join Us?

Great Team & Company Culture

Generous leave entitlements

Study Incentives & Professional Development Allowance

Exciting New Office Location in 2026 (Greenhill Road, Parkside)

About Us

We are Catholic Education South Australia with almost 9,000 staff who are Raising Hearts and Minds of more than 55,000 students across our 101 Catholic Schools.

Through your commitment to educational excellence, we provide dynamic, innovative, and personalised learning in a Catholic context, from Early Years to Year 12 and beyond.

Our schools work in partnership with families to educate and nurture the whole person, helping them to be thriving people, capable learners and leaders for the world God desires.

How to Apply

Please address your application to Kimberley Shean and include the following:

Cover Letter (maximum 2 pages) detailing the following:

o Your experience relevant to the role

o What has motivated you to apply

o What you hope to contribute to the CESA community

Resume

Applications close Friday 26 September 2025, 9am ACST