Lead one of Australia’s most significant Catholic education ministries.

This is a rare opportunity to influence the future of Catholic education across Tasmania.

As Executive Director of Catholic Education Tasmania, you will provide inspirational leadership to a system of 39 early learning, primary and secondary schools educating more than 17,000 students and employing thousands of dedicated staff. Working in partnership with the Archbishop of Hobart and the Catholic Education Commission Tasmania (CECT), you will lead a mission that extends far beyond education—forming young people in faith, learning and service while ensuring the long-term sustainability and excellence of Catholic education throughout Tasmania.

If you are a visionary Catholic leader with the faith, courage and executive capability to lead transformational change while strengthening Catholic identity and educational excellence, we invite you to consider this exceptional vocation.

About Catholic Education Tasmania

Catholic Education Tasmania (CET) is a connected community of 39 early learning, primary and secondary schools delivering high-quality, Christ-centred education across Tasmania.

Guided by the mission of the Catholic Church, our schools nurture the faith, learning and wellbeing of every student. We are committed to educational excellence, inclusion, innovation and the dignity of every person.

Working in partnership with the Archdiocese of Hobart, the CECT and our parish communities, we are shaping the future of Catholic education through strong leadership, evidence-informed teaching and a shared commitment to serving students and families.

About the Role

Reporting to the CECT Chair with direct engagement with the Archbishop of Hobart, the Executive Director is responsible for leading Catholic Education Tasmania and advancing the Archbishop’s vision for Catholic education across the State.

This role provides strategic, educational and pastoral leadership to the Tasmanian Catholic Education Office and supports schools in delivering outstanding educational outcomes while strengthening Catholic identity and mission. As Executive Director, your key responsibilities will be to:

·  Lead the strategic direction and performance of Catholic Education Tasmania.

·  Strengthen Catholic identity, evangelisation and faith formation across the system.

·  Inspire a culture of educational excellence, innovation and continuous improvement.

·  Provide leadership to a high-performing executive team and workforce.

·  Build strong relationships with schools, principals, parishes, clergy, families, government and the wider community.

·  Ensure sound stewardship of financial, human and physical resources.

·  Lead governance, risk management, safeguarding, compliance and organisational sustainability.

·  Oversee strategic planning, policy development, industrial relations and major organisational initiatives.

About You

You are an accomplished executive leader who combines deep Catholic faith with outstanding strategic and organisational leadership.

You are recognised for your ability to inspire others, build trusted relationships and lead complex organisations through change while remaining focused on mission and student outcomes.

Key Requirements

·  A practicing Catholic with a demonstrated commitment to the mission and teachings of the Catholic Church.

·  Deep understanding of the Church’s mission, governance, its contemporary opportunities and challenges.

·  Ensure safeguarding of children and young people are embedded in leadership, culture and practices across Catholic education.

·  Tertiary qualifications in Education, Educational leadership, Theology, Business, Governance, Management or a related discipline. With postgraduate qualifications in a relevant field being highly desirable.

·  Extensive senior leadership experience within an educational system environment.

·  Demonstrated success in leading strategic and organisational transformation.

·  Strong understanding of governance, financial stewardship, risk management and organisational leadership.

·  Outstanding communication, stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills.

·  Contemporary knowledge of state, national and international educational developments.

Why Join Us?

·  Lead one of Tasmania’s largest education systems.

·  Influence the future of Catholic education for generations to come.

·  Influence educational excellence and student outcomes across the State.

·  Make a lasting contribution to the faith, learning and wellbeing of more than 17,000 young Tasmanians.

Enquiries and Application Process

For a confidential discussion about this opportunity and to obtain a copy of the Information Pack, please contact Anthony Spata at Reach HR on 0402 210 055 or anthony@reachhr.com.au

Applications close Monday, 20 July 2026.

Employment Requirements

The preferred candidate must be willing to undertake relevant employee screening processes including a National Police Criminal History Check, Registration to Work with Vulnerable People (Tasmania) and Bankruptcy Check.

Only candidates with the unrestricted right to work in Australia may apply for this position.