Overview
Talent Advisor within the education industry. Head of Integrated Solutions role within the Digital Technology team in the Finance, Infrastructure and Digital Technology directorate. Based at the West Leederville office, CEWA operates across five office campuses in Western Australia, supporting schools, colleges, early learning centres and out of school care programs.
Head of Integrated Solutions
For over 150 years, Catholic Education Western Australia (CEWA) has been a central part of education in Western Australia, serving more than 83,000 students with nearly 14,000 staff. The Head of Integrated Solutions leads the strategic development and enhancement of CEWA's Administration of Schools (AoS) platform and integrated enterprise applications, manages a high-performing team of developers, analysts and support specialists, oversees third-party integrations, and ensures system improvements meet regulatory obligations and user expectations. This role supports CEWA's digital transformation and aligns technology with strategic priorities.
Responsibilities
Head of Integrated Solutions – Responsibilities
* Lead the strategic development and enhancement of CEWA's Administration of Schools (AoS) platform and integrated enterprise applications.
* Manage a high-performing team of developers, analysts, and support specialists.
* Oversee third-party integrations and ensure system improvements meet regulatory obligations and user expectations.
* Support CEWA's digital transformation and align technology with strategic priorities.
Role Location
* Based at CEWA's West Leederville office, with CEWA operating across five office campuses in Western Australia.
Benefits
* Competitive remuneration: Level M1–M4 on the CEWA salary scale ($196,815 – $220,678 per annum) plus superannuation, with an additional 2.5% super contribution for senior leaders
* Leave entitlements: Five additional paid leave days during Christmas and Easter closures, plus System Leaders Renewal Leave
* Financial benefits: Salary packaging options, deferred salary program (after two years), and relocation package for eligible candidates
* Health & wellbeing: Free onsite parking, corporate health insurance discounts, Fitness Passport access, flu vaccinations, and workplace health checks
* Professional growth: Ongoing learning opportunities, CEWA scholarship program, and flexible work arrangements
* Support services: Employee Assistance Program for staff and their families
* Family-friendly policies: Enhanced parental leave provisions
Selection Criteria
* Demonstrated experience in strategic product management, including roadmap development, backlog prioritisation, and agile delivery (sprint planning, execution, and review)
* Proven leadership in managing and developing technical teams, fostering a collaborative and high-performing culture
* Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to liaise effectively across internal teams and external vendors
* Expertise in managing third-party integrations and ensuring system enhancements meet regulatory obligations and user expectations
* Solid understanding of risk management practices related to digital systems, including security, updates, and support continuity
* Commitment to supporting the Catholic ethos in the performance of duties
Highly Desirable
* Experience working within education or not-for-profit sectors
* 5+ years in software development and support service delivery
* Current Microsoft D365 certifications
Information for Applicants
To access a copy of the Position Description please click here: Position Description
Interested applicants should submit:
* A cover letter briefly addressing the selection criteria.
* A curriculum vitae outlining their employment history, qualifications and certifications and include a minimum of two professional references.
The successful applicant will need to provide:
* National criminal history check as issued by the Department of Education WA.
* 100 points of identification
Applications for this role close no later than 5pm, Tuesday 14 October 2025. We reserve the right to close the advertisement early if a suitable candidate is identified. If you're interested in this role, we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible to ensure consideration.
If you require support with submitting your application, please contact our Talent Advisors at careers@cewa.edu.au. Applications can be submitted by clicking apply and uploading your application to our website.
Applications will not be accepted via email.
All employees of Catholic Education Western Australia are required to support the Catholic ethos in the performance of their duties. Catholic Education Western Australia also encourages applications from people of all cultural backgrounds, First Nations people, and individuals with disabilities or medical conditions who meet the requirements of the position.
To be eligible to apply, you must be legally permitted to work in Australia.
Job Details
* Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Information Technology
* Industries: Education Administration Programs
Note: This description excludes extraneous postings and unrelated job suggestions included in the original listing.
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