Role Details

About the Opportunity

The Director of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) is responsible for providing strategic leadership, direction, and oversight of ICT services across Catholic Education South Australia (CESA). This executive role ensures that ICT systems, infrastructure, and digital innovation align with CESA's strategic priorities, enhancing teaching, learning, and operational efficiencies across the Catholic Education network. 

Your Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement a comprehensive ICT strategy aligned with CESA's mission, vision, and educational priorities.
• Lead ICT governance, risk management, and cybersecurity frameworks to ensure robust, secure, and compliant systems.
• Oversee the delivery and continuous improvement of ICT services, infrastructure, and digital platforms supporting 101 schools, the central office, 9,000 strong workforce and more than 54,000 students.
• Drive innovation in digital learning, data analytics, and emerging technologies to enhance educational outcomes.
• Establish and maintain strategic partnership with government, industry, and technology providers to leverage best practices and emerging trends.
• Provide leadership in ICT budgeting, procurement, and resource allocation to optimise cost efficiency and service delivery.
• Lead and mentor ICT team to foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and professional excellence.
• Engage with key stakeholders, including school leaders, educators, and community members, to ensure ICT solutions meet educational needs.
• Engage with and contribute to state and national level initiatives and strategies in which Catholic Education SA plays a part.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, policies, and standards governing ICT in education. 

About You:

As a strategic and executive level leader experienced in leading complex enterprises in an ICT context, and with a proven track record of building and empowering successful teams, you possess a passion for customer service and excel at collaborating with stakeholders.

You'll need:

• A tertiary qualification in ICT, Computer Science, Information Systems, Business or a related field.
• Extensive leadership experience in ICT at a senior or executive level, preferably within an educational or complex multi-site organisation.
• Demonstrated expertise in strategic ICT planning, digital transformation, and project management.
• Proven ability to manage large-scale ICT infrastructure, enterprise systems, and cybersecurity framework.
• High-level experience in stakeholder engagement, including working with government, vendors, and educational leaders.
• Active membership of Catholic Eucharistic community.

Desirable Attributes

• Experience within the education sector, particularly R-12 or Catholic education.
• Familiarity with data analytics, AI, and digital learning platforms in an educational setting.
• An understanding of Catholic education values and commitment to it's mission. 

The successful candidates will be required to undergo our screening process, which includes a Working with Children Check, E-Screen, Applicant Declaration Form and RRHAN-EC Mandatory Notification training. 

Please refer to the Position Description for further information. 

About Us

We are Catholic Education South Australia with more than 9,000 staff who are Raising Hearts and Minds of more than 54,000 students in 101 Catholic schools. Through our commitment to educational excellence, we provide dynamic, innovation, and personalised learning in a Catholic context, from Early Years to Year 12.

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

CESA has embarked on significant period of innovation and change to respond to opportunities emanating from the South Australia Commission for Catholic Schools' Strategy, Towards 2027: Expanding Horizons and Deepening Practices.

Applications close Monday 31 March, 2025 at 9am (ACST). 

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