School Governance & Policy Officer

School Governance & Policy Officer

Catholic Education Office - Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn (see more jobs from this school)

Manuka, ACT

Risk / Compliance / Safety

Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Full Time

Applications Close: 19 April 2026

The School Governance & Policy Officer supports the effective operation of the comprehensive school governance and policy frameworks in Catholic Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn Education Limited.

Salary:$116,232.00 plus superannuation

Employment Status: Full-time

Eligibility: Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident

Start Date: Immediate Start Available

Application Closing Date: 19 April 2026

About Us

Catholic Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn Education Limited (CECG) operates in the ACT and NSW, supporting 56 Schools and nine Early Learning Centres (ELCs).

The Catholic Education Office (CEO) provides corporate services to the CECG system of schools, ELCs and the CEO through several service areas including Education and Performance Improvement, Catholic Identity, School and Family Services, Strategy and Special Projects, Finance and Infrastructure, Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and People and Culture.

About the Role

The School Governance & Policy Officer supports the effective operation of the comprehensive school governance and policy frameworks in Catholic Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn Education Limited. The role has a strong operational focus, contributing to the development, implementation, and maintenance of governance and policy frameworks that support schools to meet their obligations, operate effectively, and deliver on mission.

Key Responsibilities of the role include:

• Draft and update policy and school governance documentation using approved templates and style guides, ensuring consistency, clarity, and accessibility across the policy suite.
• Provide practical governance support to schools, including assistance with school council documentation, governance templates, guidance materials, and procedural requirements.
• Assist with implementation planning for new or revised governance and policy requirements, including preparing supporting reference and guidance materials, such as frequently asked questions, and practical tools for schools.

Benefits and Opportunities

• Attractive remuneration package
• Access to salary packaging, including novated leasing
• 24 weeks of paid parental leave (maternity/adoption)
• Up to 14 weeks paid parental leave (paternity/non-initial primary carer leave)
• Support for professional development and study opportunities
• Access to the FLOURISH Employee Wellbeing Program, offering a range of benefits and offers, traditional counselling and holistic wellbeing services

Qualifications and Eligibility

• Tertiary qualifications, or equivalent experience in governance, policy, law, education, public administration, or a related discipline.
• Willingness and ability to obtain Accreditation in accordance with Work Teach and Lead in Catholic Education Canberra and Goulburn policy
• Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) registration and Working With Children Check (WWCC)
• Current Drivers Licence.

Application Process

Applicants are required to submit a current resume and a cover letter that addresses the selection criteria as outlined in the Position Description.

The CEO is committed to workforce diversity and creating inclusive workplaces and welcomes applications from suitable candidates from all diversity groups to support schools and ELCs to deliver quality education outcomes for students.

For further information about CECG, please visit the website.

If you have any questions about the recruitment process, contact Alex Morosin, on 0484 327 925 or via email at alex.morosin@cg.catholic.edu.au

Applicant Information Pack

Catholic Education Office - Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn (see more jobs from this school)

Manuka, ACT

http://www.cg.catholic.edu.au/

Affiliation: Catholic

Teaching Level: Not applicable

Catholic Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn Education Limited (CECG) spans 88,000 square kilometres across the ACT and in NSW from Pambula on the south coast to Crookwell in the north and to the western point of Lake Cargelligo. CECG operates 56 schools and nine early learning centres and is responsible for educating over 24,000 students. CECG also employs over 4,000 professionals who are the driving force behind our education system.