<p><b>Location: </b>St John XXIII Catholic College (Secondary)</p><div class="video"><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/kEiwmRwZ4Ko" style="max-width:560px; width:100%; height: 315px;" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><p dir="ltr" style="text-align: center"><strong>Imagine … a school at the frontier of learning</strong></p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>IMAGINE...</strong> a school that challenges traditional learning spaces and traditional pathways. An education that has no physical boundaries. Learning that extends way beyond classroom walls.</p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>IMAGINE...</strong> learning measured by more than the written word. A school where students’ knowledge and growth is expressed in music ensembles, choir, bands, dance, drama, musical theatre, sport, cultural immersions, technology, public speaking, faith, social justice, play, genius, passion projects and beyond.</p> <p dir="ltr">You are a learning leader and you’re ready to prove it in a large and complex setting. Your work has touched on many aspects of learning – collaboration, leadership, inspiration, adaptability, pedagogy, risk-taking and new metrics. You’re looking for an environment to bring that experience together to make a huge impact on the future of learning. You have a vocation to Catholic education, you work hard, know your stuff and deserve to be recognised and rewarded for it. You don’t need to be micromanaged because you have a big vision and are motivated to turn ideas into action. You are eager to contribute your unique talents in a collaborative effort to bring world-class learning to reality. Most importantly, you stand ready to lead in a dynamic environment where every day brings new opportunities and challenges. As important as it is to develop the strategy, your best work will come when you inspire, empower, coach and enable your team to deliver. The successful candidate will be able to do X today and be able to pivot to Y tomorrow.</p> <p dir="ltr">Our ideal candidate is someone who is both comfortable - working independently as collaboratively, who communicates easily with team members, accepts feedback and critique as tools to improve, and most of all is ready to grow into an exceptional and critical member of our leadership team.</p> <p dir="ltr">We are moving quickly, so you will need to show that you can think creatively, deliberate clearly, and move decisively. We expect your prior work and current interests to represent what you can do for our community. Most of all, we employ people who prove themselves through their vocation, and who share our ambition to imagine and create the next frontier of learning.</p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>Key focus areas</strong></p> <p dir="ltr">The Global Partnerships Co-ordinator will fit the following criteria:</p> <ul> <li dir="ltr">In coordination with the College Executive evaluate and prioritise the global partnerships strategy for the organisation;</li> <li dir="ltr">Research new potential sources of partners: including parents, local businesses and agencies;</li> <li dir="ltr">Initiate conversations with potential partners;</li> <li dir="ltr">Build a sustainable global ecosystem of partnerships that our staff and students can co-create learning opportunities;</li> <li dir="ltr">Connect with partners and agencies that can provide immersive opportunities; and</li> <li dir="ltr">Develop Memorandums of Understanding with our partners and agencies.</li> </ul> <p dir="ltr">The successful candidate will also possess the following skills and/or experience:</p> <ul> <li dir="ltr">Effective communication skills at a professional level.</li> <li dir="ltr">Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills</li> <li dir="ltr">Highly developed strategy, marketing, and project management skills</li> <li dir="ltr">Highly developed people skills (communication, leadership, and change management)</li> </ul> <p dir="ltr"><strong>Characteristics</strong> of a successful candidate:</p> <ul> <li dir="ltr">Adaptive</li> <li dir="ltr">Energetic</li> <li dir="ltr">Self-motivated</li> <li dir="ltr">Articulate</li> <li dir="ltr">Creative</li> <li dir="ltr">Team-oriented</li> <li dir="ltr">Intellectually curious</li> </ul> <p dir="ltr">Please respond to the above selection criteria in your cover letter.</p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>The Organisation</strong></p> <p dir="ltr">Catholic Education Diocese of Parramatta provides quality learning and teaching in a faith-centred environment across 83 primary and secondary schools and within early learning and out of school hours care centres in Western Sydney.&nbsp;</p> <p dir="ltr">This position involves working with children. The appointment of successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory employment screening for child-related employment including the completion of a National Police Check, retention of a valid Working with Children Check and adoption and compliance with CEDP’s Child Safeguarding Procedures and Code of Conduct When Working With Students and Children.</p> <p dir="ltr">CEDP promotes the safety and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, and children from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, as well as people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds.&nbsp;</p> <p dir="ltr">Successful Candidates for all positions at CEDP must have a valid Working With Children Check. For more information, please visit The Office of The Children’s Guardian <a href="https://www.kidsguardian.nsw.gov.au/child-safe-organisations/working-with-children-check">here</a>.</p>