Strategic Advisor - Strategy and Governance

Strategic Advisor – Strategy and Governance

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

The role of Strategic Advisor – Strategy and Governance belongs to the Strategy and Governance team within the Office of the Executive Director. We have 5 office campuses across the state and this role will be based at our Leederville office.

This is a full-time ongoing position commencing as 1 January 2026.

The Strategic Advisor enacts CEWA’s strategic governance environment by providing high-level advice, analysis, and coordination of initiatives that empower and enhance compliance deliverables in Catholic schools. The role contributes to the development of strategic frameworks, policy alignment, and governance practices in support of quality Catholic education and system-wide improvement.

Benefits of the role

• A competitive salary: Level K on the CEWA salary scale $148,947–$162,622 per annum plus superannuation.
• Five days additional paid leave during office closures over Christmas and Easter.
• Salary packaging options in line with our not-for-profit status, including novated leasing.
• Deferred salary program for eligible employees after two years of service.
• 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.
• A relocation package available for eligible candidates.

Selection Criteria

Essential:

1. Prepared to support to the Catholic ethos in the performance of their duties.
2. Strong understanding of governance, risk and compliance in Catholic education organisations.
3. Strong analytical, communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders.
4. High-level written communication skills, including experience drafting policy documents, executive papers and project outputs.
5. Demonstrated commitment to Quality Catholic Education and the Strategic Initiatives 2030.
6. Demonstrated capacity to work with discretion and judgment on sensitive and high-level matters, maintaining confidentiality, integrity and alignment with Catholic values and good governance principles.
7. Demonstrated ability to lead or coordinate complex, multi-stakeholder projects that deliver strategic outcomes, including managing competing priorities and driving collaboration.
8. Proven ability to build and maintain strong, respectful relationships with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders, including school and system leaders, to influence outcomes and support strategic alignment through complexity.

Highly Desirable:

1. Relevant tertiary qualifications in education.

Information for Applicants

To access a copy of the Position Description 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:

• National criminal history check as issued by the Department of Education WA.
• 100 points of identification

Applications for this role close no later than 5pm, Sunday 7 December 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.