Job Description

Diocese of Lismore Catholic Schools

The Diocese of Lismore Catholic Schools (DLCS) provides a range of services to support approximately 3,500 staff in 45 vibrant and dynamic Catholic school communities that serve more than 18,000 students. The DLCS assists schools to build teaching and leadership capabilities in communities of professional educators who share responsibility for school improvement and for achieving the best outcomes for our students.

Lead, School Improvement & Performance

Locations: Tweed Heads NSW, Lismore NSW, Coffs Harbour NSW or Port Macquarie NSW

Tenure: Full-time permanent position. Commencing January 2027, or in negotiation with successful candidate.

The Rewards:

• Enhanced Leave: 14 weeks of paid primary carer leave, 10 days of paid compensatory leave, LSL after 5 years of continuous service, and a Christmas-New Year shutdown period.
• Benefits: Salary packaging including novated car leasing, work motor vehicle + fuel card, laptop, and a mobile phone.
• Flexibility: 7-hour day, 35-hour week. Achieve both work-life balance and the benefits of face-to-face collaboration with your peers with our hybrid working model.
• Health and Growth: Fitness Passport (discounted gym/aquatic), free annual flu vax and EAP services, and dedicated career development pathways.

The Lifestyle

Whether you seek the vibrant, dual-state energy of the Tweed Coast, the coastal hubs of Coffs Harbour or Port Macquarie, or the heart of the Northern Rivers in Lismore, this role offers the ultimate NSW sea change. Balance world-class amenities with the authentic charm of regional community living.

Overview of Role:

School improvement is a key strategic priority for Catholic education in the Diocese of Lismore. The Lead, School Improvement and Performance plays a critical role in managing the school improvement function and driving school improvement in Catholic schools across the Diocese. This position supports Principals and school leaders to promote and nurture the Mission of Catholic education, achieve excellence in learning and teaching and supporting students’ wellbeing by supporting schools in planning improvements and strategy facilitation and monitoring each school’s learning and teaching success.

Using the school improvement framework and ACER School Improvement Team, national school improvement tools, this position works collaboratively with other roles in Catholic education to ensure all priority areas are aligned with school and system improvement.

To Apply:

Please submit an online application, which includes a resume and a cover letter tailored to the key capabilities listed in the Position Description.

Additional Information:

• Click this link for information on our Diocese and region.
• Relocating to the region? Check out The Welcome Experience by NSW Government.

Enquiries: recruitment@lism.catholic.edu.au

Applications close: 3pm, Wednesday 23 September 2026

Note:

• The advertisement closing date is subject to change without notice, and interviews may commence prior to the official closure.
• We do not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies for this position and will not be liable for any associated fees.

Diocese of Lismore Catholic Schools Limited is committed to creating Child Safe Schools

Child Protection legislation requires staff to hold a valid NSW WWCC

An equal-opportunity employer