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Melbourne based education sector leadership role
Contribute to purpose-driven education communities
Drive sustainability outcomes across multi-state network

Lutheran Education Victoria, New South Wales & Tasmania (LEVNT) supports a vibrant network of Lutheran schools and early childhood services across Victoria, New South Wales and Tasmania.  As a ministry of the Lutheran Church of Australia, LEVNT partners with learning communities to strengthen identity, leadership and sustainability through education expertise, governance support, professional learning, innovation and faith formation, enabling communities to thrive in an evolving educational landscape.

To further advance this vision, the position of Deputy Executive Director – School Support and Sustainability has been created to strengthen school support, leadership development, continuous improvement and strategic partnerships across the region.  Reporting to the Executive Director and as a member of the Executive Team, the role contributes directly to delivery of the LEVNT Strategic Plan, Together We Flourish.  Core responsibilities include:

• providing high‑level strategic advice and pastoral support that strengthens governance, wellbeing and long‑term sustainability across learning communities;
• advancing system‑wide improvement and innovation through research‑informed practice, awareness of emerging educational trends and delivery of regional priorities;
• building leadership capability through contemporary development frameworks, coaching and succession pathways grounded in Lutheran identity and vocation;
• strengthening collaboration and connectivity across the LEVNT region and developing purposeful strategic partnerships with key sector bodies and Lutheran Education Australia;
• contributing to executive leadership and system governance through sound judgement, accountability and disciplined oversight aligned to LEVNT’s strategic priorities.

Applications are encouraged from accomplished education sector leaders with highly developed strategic and relational leadership capability who are seeking to make a meaningful system‑wide contribution.  The successful applicant will demonstrate a strong record of leading and delivering strategic programs, developing senior leadership capability and driving sustained improvement within complex educational or related environments.  A personal commitment to the mission, ministry and values of Lutheran education is essential.

Explore this unique opportunity to make a lasting contribution in service to Lutheran education across the LEVNT region.