<p><strong>Education Officer: Formation &amp; Religious Education (Primary)</strong><br><strong>Catholic Education Diocese of Bathurst</strong><br><strong>Permanent Full-Time position&nbsp;</strong><br><strong>Commencing 20 January 2025&nbsp;</strong></p><p><br><strong>About the Role</strong><br>Situated within the Faith Formation and Religious Education team, the Education Officer: Formation &amp; Religious Education (Primary) supports the implementation of the Catholic Education Diocese of Bathurst Faith Formation Framework and the design and delivery of quality learning and quality teaching practices.</p><p>As the new Education Officer, you will:</p><ul><li>Actively promote the Vision and Mission of Catholic education in the Diocese</li><li>Facilitate collaboration in relation to the complementary roles of Pastors, parent, teachers and the diocesan Ministry Team in the ministry of Catholic education</li><li>Design and develop teaching and learning Religious Education programs</li><li>Collaborate with the Head of Faith Formation and Religious Education on opportunities for faith formation development</li><li>Coordinate and facilitate forum for spiritual formation (eg workshops, retreats and other programs)</li><li>Support the Youth Ministry and formation</li><li>Be expected to undertake regular travel with overnight stays</li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>About you</strong><br>We are looking for someone who meets the following selection criteria:</p><ul><li>Commitment and capacity to support the values and ethos of the Catholic tradition in the workplace</li><li>A background in Primary Catholic school education with demonstrated success as a classroom practitioner</li><li>Experience in Religious Leadership in Catholic Schools including staff mentoring, supervision and leading liturgical events</li><li>Ability to support teachers to improve Religious Education teaching and learning</li><li>Relevant teaching or pastoral experience with practice in developing and implementing faith formation materials, particularly to adults</li><li>Strong communicator with effective negotiation and influencing skills. Ability to tailor communication and course content for relevant audience</li><li>Demonstrated capacity to self-manage workload, display initiative and work collaboratively as part of a team</li><li>Holds appropriate post graduate qualifications and working with children check</li><li>Meet the requirements of (Category E) in the <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1RaYUWvuMyE8r6j3qZYgJMyy5NxuU5-Gx/view?usp=sharing">Accreditation Policy to Work Teach and Lead in Catholic Education Bathurst Diocese</a>.</li></ul><p><strong>About Our Offer</strong></p><ul><li>Professional development opportunities</li><li>Salary packaging available – get the most out of your pay</li><li>A good work-life balance, with 70-hour working fortnights</li><li>Access to additional leave (conditions apply) as well as leave loading</li><li>Health and well being initiatives diocese-wide</li><li>Live and work in beautiful Regional NSW and experience all it has to offer</li></ul><p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p><p><strong>Next Steps</strong><br>For more information copy of Candidate Information Pack can be found <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/15FDlwC7xrx286RIvJqiAhwAdt4X1Twwt/view?usp=sharing">here</a>.</p><p>For further enquiries please contact the Head: Faith Formation and Religious Education, Angelo Belmonte on (02) 6338 3020.</p><p>Click “Apply” to be taken to our online application where you will be asked to complete our online application form. All applications will require:</p><ul><li>An updated CV/Resume</li><li>A cover letter addressing the selection criteria outlined in the “About You” section of this advertisement</li><li>Contact details of appropriate referees <u>(Your application must include the name of three referees, one of whom should be your parish priest and another must be your current principal/employer)</u></li></ul><p>All applications are to be submitted by<strong> 3 November 2024 before 11:55pm</strong></p><p><strong>A talent pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles, valid for a period of 12 months.</strong></p><p><i>CEDB is committed to instilling Safe Child standards in all our schools and CEDB with an understanding that keeping children safe is the responsibility of everyone within our school community.</i></p><p><i>A valid Employee Working with Children Check is required for this position.</i></p><p><i>Child Protection legislation requires preferred applicants to be subject to employment screening.</i></p><p><i>Catholic Education Diocese of Bathurst is an equal opportunity employer.</i></p><p><br><br>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;<a href="https://careers.pageuppeople.com/1040/tn/en/PositionDescriptionDocument/496286/education-officer-faith-formation-religious-education-primary">Applicant Information Pack</a></p>