CATHOLIC EDUCATION DIOCESE OF PARRAMATTA

ROLE DESCRIPTION

CATHOLIC EDUCATION

DIOCESE OF PARRAMATTA

ROLE DESCRIPTION

POSITION TITLE
School Compliance and Improvement Officer / CURRENT POSITION HOLDER
Vacant
SERVICE AREA
System Performance / CLASSIFICATION
Professional Officer
REPORTS TO
Director System Performance / DATE LAST UPDATED
August 2014

CONTEXT

The School Compliance and Improvement Officer works within the School Compliance and Improvement team of System Performance

ACCOUNTABILITIES

This position supports the system strategic intents of improving learning outcomes for all students and promoting a professional and rewarding working life for teachers.

Key accountabilities are:

  • managing Registration and Accreditation of schools with the Board of Studies, Teaching and Educational Standards (BOSTES) assisting schools in the system with quality assurance/school improvement processes and coordinating the Annual School Reports
  • liaising with the BOSTES and the Catholic Education Commission (CEC) in regards to regulatory and accountability requirements and information about schools in the system
  • reporting annually on system compliance to stakeholders
  • ensuring that the requirements of Privacy Legislation are communicated to all Catholic Education, Diocese of Parramatta (CEDP) stakeholders and monitoring the processes in place

REQUIREMENTS FOR THE ROLE

  • Support of Catholic Ethos
  • A sound knowledge of the Catholic faith and Religious Education
  • Teaching qualifications and relevant post graduate qualifications
  • Current working knowledge of and expertise with compliance processes
  • Knowledge of curriculum directions and initiatives K-12
  • Experience in the design and delivery of professional development programs
  • Wide and successful leadership and teaching experience
  • High level oral and written communication skills
  • Competent skills in using relevant ICT including databases and word processing
  • Capacity to interact effectively as an individual or member of a team
  • Commitment to ongoing professional development
  • Good organisational and planning skills
  • Strong problem solving skills
  • Understanding of process associated with effective change
  • Capacity to facilitate processes in an adult setting
  • Experience in the design and delivery of professional development programs
  • Current driver’s licence and comprehensively insured vehicle

FUNCTIONS

  • Foster Gospel values and act according to Catholic ethos
  • Manage the Registration and Accreditation of all systemic schools including new schools and years of schooling
  • Keep abreast of the latest trends in education and informed about legislative requirements/changes
  • Liaise with and disseminate correspondence from government bodies regarding legislation
  • Provide information about schools in the system as requested by the BOSTES and CEC
  • Provide information and support to schools to ensure all compliance requirements are met
  • Create audit tools and associated support documentation
  • Conduct staff information sessions, staff development days and mini audits
  • Induct new principals in the management of compliance
  • Liaise with other relevant Catholic Education, Diocese of Parramatta (CEDP) staff regarding the management of compliance and privacy
  • Set up compliance audits and conduct training for schools
  • Facilitate school compliance audits and compliance audit reports
  • Assess self-monitoring of compliance for schools annually
  • Manage the process of Annual school Reports and ensure these are completed to a high standard in a timely manner.
  • Develop training material for staff and be the key CEO resource person for Privacy Legislation
  • Write an annual summary regarding compliance processes for the Parramatta Diocesan Council K-12 Education Report and the CEDP Annual Report
  • Plan and manage the budget for School Compliance and Improvement
  • Report regularly to the Directors of System Performance
  • Maintain knowledge and understanding of the system of schools' priorities and strategic intent
  • Undertake development and review processes
  • Complete other duties as required by the Directors of System Performance and the Executive Director of Schools

SUPERVISOR
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