School Improvement Advisor - 12 month leave cover contract

School Improvement Advisor

For over 150 years, our schools, colleges, early learning centres and out of school care programs, have been an integral part of education in Western Australia. Together we form the state’s second-largest education provider, with more than 83,000 students relying on our nearly 14,000 dedicated staff each day. We are committed to fostering an environment where every child can achieve their full potential, and our office teams support schools to do exactly that.

The Role

We are seeking internal applications for the one-year leave cover role of School Improvement Advisor.

The role of School Improvement Advisor belongs to the School Improvement team in the School Improvement and Wellbeing directorate. We have 5 office campuses across the state and this role will be based at our West Leederville office.

The School Improvement Advisor position is a critical link between the CEWA Executive Team and Catholic schools in WA. A significant part of the role is capacity building at a school and system level, and the promotion of school improvement cultures of reflection, review and renewal.

Benefits of the role

• A competitive salary: Level M on the CEWA salary scale $196,815 to $220,678 plus superannuation.
• An additional superannuation contribution of 2.5% above the current superannuation guarantee.
• Five days additional paid leave during office closures over Christmas and Easter.
• System Leaders Renewal Leave.
• Salary packaging options in line with our not-for-profit status, including novated leasing.
• Free onsite parking.
• Corporate health insurance discounts.
• Access to the Fitness Passport program.
• Employee Assistance Program: access confidential counselling and wellbeing support for yourself and your family.
• Ongoing professional learning opportunities, including a CEWA scholarship program to support further education.
• Flexible work arrangements, where operationally appropriate.
• Wellbeing initiatives including annual flu vaccinations and workplace health checks.
• Parental leave provisions above statutory minimums.

Selection Criteria

• A practising Catholic with extensive and successful Catholic school principalship experience
• Accreditation for Leadership.
• Actively demonstrates, promotes and enacts an understanding, commitment and advocacy in leading QCE across the four Pillars and the 11 Elements.
• Provide quality Catholic leadership that promotes the evangelising mission of the Church, and which fosters cultures of faith formation, empowerment, inquiry, innovation and continuous improvement.
• Demonstrates decision making and collaborative practices that are Christ-centred, transparent, evidence based and place the child as the focus.

Information for Applicants

To access a copy of the position description and full selection criteria please click here: Position Description

Interested applicants should submit:

• A cover letter briefly addressing the selection criteria.
• A curriculum vitae outlining their employment history, qualifications and certifications and include a minimum of two professional references.

The successful applicant will need to provide:

• 100 points of identification
• WA working with children check
• Evidence of TRBWA registration

Applications for this role close no later than 5pm, Tuesday 21 October 2025. We reserve the right to close the advertisement early if a suitable candidate is identified. If you're interested in this role, we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible to ensure consideration.

If you require support with submitting your application, please contact our Talent Advisors at careers@cewa.edu.au. Applications can be submitted by clicking apply and uploading your application to our website. Applications will not be accepted via email.

All employees of Catholic Education Western Australia are required to support the Catholic ethos in the performance of their duties. Catholic Education Western Australia also encourages applications from people of all cultural backgrounds, First Nations people, and individuals with disabilities or medical conditions who meet the requirements of the position. To be eligible to apply, you must be legally permitted to work in Australia.