Director - Identity and Formation

ABOUT US Founded in values espoused in the Gospel, Edmund Rice Education Australia Colleges Ltd (EREA Colleges) seeks to transform the hearts and minds of young Australians through education to build a more just and inclusive local and global community through presence, compassion, and liberation. According to The Charter for Catholic Schools in the Edmund Rice Tradition, EREA offers a Liberating Education, based on a Gospel Spirituality, within an Inclusive Community committed to Justice and Solidarity.

EREA is a system of Catholic schools in the Edmund Rice tradition, operating nationally. We educate over 40,000 students and employ over 4,500 people across our network. We have schools in every Australian state and territory.

EREA Colleges is the Governing Body responsible for 20 Educational Bodies operating schools or Early Learning Centres in Queensland, Western Australia, South Australia, Tasmania and the Australian Capital Territory.

ABOUT THE ROLE Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer of EREA Colleges, the Director - Identity and Formation leads, shapes, and supports the mission, Catholic identity, and formation practices of EREAC Schools and Early Learning Centres. The role ensures that the Charter for Catholic Schools in the Edmund Rice tradition and Edmund Rice charism remain central to all decision‑making and practice, guiding school communities in living out their mission as Catholic schools in the Edmund Rice tradition.

Working in partnership with the other EREA ELTs and the EREA national office, the Director of Identity and Formation fosters a shared and strategic approach to identity, formation, and social justice leadership across the network.

WHAT WE OFFER

Attractive remuneration + salary packaging options

Additional paid leave provisions, including a week of ex‑gratia leave in December

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Connection to a national and global network of Catholic education in the Edmund Rice tradition

THE APPLICATION PROCESS Candidates must apply for this position directly to

ereacollegeshr@erea.edu.au . The position description is available on the EREA website:

www.erea.edu.au/hear-from-us/work-with-us .

Applications should include the following documentation:

Current resume

Covering letter, outlining interest in and suitability for the position (up to two pages).

All applications will be acknowledged within 24 hours by a response email from the EREA Colleges HR mailbox. For a confidential conversation about the role, please contact Mr Chris Woolley on 07 3737 6712 or ereacollegeshr@erea.edu.au.

CLOSING DATE 5:00pm (AEST) Monday 9 March 2026

LEGALITY & DIVERSITY STATEMENTS All applicants will be subject to EREAC and legislative screening procedures. These checks are consistent with EREAC’s commitment to child protection policies and procedures. EREA Colleges Ltd. is committed to ensuring the safety, wellbeing and dignity of all children and young people.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

EREAC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

#J-18808-Ljbffr