Religious Education Coordinator

Holy Family Primary School, Gowrie

Gowrie, ACT 


Coordinator

Teaching Subject: Religious Studies / Studies of Religion

Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Full Time

Applications Close: 11 August 2025


Make a meaningful impact in Catholic education by leading faith formation, curriculum direction, and community engagement in a supportive school environment.

<p><strong>Salary Range:</strong> $145,189&nbsp;plus superannuation&nbsp;<br><strong>Employment Status:</strong>&nbsp;Full-time<br><strong>Eligibility:</strong>&nbsp;Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident&nbsp;<br><strong>Start Date: </strong>Negotiable&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<br> &nbsp;<br><strong>About Holy Family Primary School&nbsp;</strong></p> <p>Holy Family Primary School is a welcoming Catholic community located in the heart of South Tuggeranong. The school is dedicated to nurturing the academic, emotional, and social development of every child and strives to inspire students through quality teaching, strong values, and a deep sense of belonging within the community. Holy Faimily values collaboration, professional growth, and a shared commitment to excellence in education.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>About the Role&nbsp; </strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>The Religious Education Coordinator is a senior leadership role responsible for guiding the spiritual and educational direction of the school. This includes leading the Religious Education curriculum, supporting staff in faith formation and teaching practise, embedding Catholic perspectives across all learning areas, and fostering a Christ-centred school culture. The role involves close collaboration with the Principal, leadership team, and parish, as well as managing liturgical events, professional learning, and Catholic social justice initiatives. It requires a practising Catholic with leadership experience, strong communication skills, and relevant accreditation.</p> <p><strong>Benefits and Opportunities&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong>&nbsp;</p> <ul> <li>Extensive training in our high-quality professional learning program,&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://catalyst.cg.catholic.edu.au/">Catalyst</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;</li> <li>Access to curriculum resources that support evidence-based, high-impact teaching practice&nbsp;</li> <li>24 weeks of paid parental leave (maternity/adoption)&nbsp;</li> <li>Up to 14 weeks of paid parental leave (paternity/non-initial primary carer leave)&nbsp;</li> <li>Support for professional development and study opportunities&nbsp;</li> <li>Access our People Wellbeing Program,&nbsp;Flourish&nbsp;</li> <li>Opportunities to transfer to other schools within the Archdiocese across ACT and NSW to support lifestyle choice&nbsp;</li> </ul> <p><strong>Qualifications</strong></p> <ul> <li>Bachelor of Teaching or Master of Teaching&nbsp;</li> <li>Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP)&nbsp;</li> <li>Teacher Quality Institute (TQI) accreditation&nbsp;</li> </ul> <p><i>To teach Religious Education in a Catholic school (to be a Religious Education Teacher), a teacher must:&nbsp;</i></p> <ul> <li>Be a practising Catholic, connected to a parish or other worshipping community</li> <li>Must be a qualified Teacher with a minimum of five years’ experience</li> <li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://publicstorage.dc2.pageuppeople.com/832/ClientPublicFile/526f4f4d-e4cc-4d5e-9228-e0437a315617.docx">Provide a reference from a current Parish Priest</a>; and&nbsp;</li> <li>Have completed or be due to complete Accreditation E in accordance with the Accreditation to Work, Teach and Lead in Catholic Education, Canberra and Goulburn Policy.&nbsp;</li> </ul> <p><strong>Application Process&nbsp; </strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>Applicants are required to submit a current resume and a cover letter that addresses the selection criteria as outlined in the Position Description.&nbsp;This position involves working with children.&nbsp;Appointment is subject to satisfactory employment screening for child-related employment in accordance with CECG policy.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>CECG is committed to workforce diversity and creating inclusive workplaces. We welcome applications from suitable candidates from all diversity groups to support our system of schools and early learning centres in delivering quality education outcomes for the students in our care.&nbsp;<br> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<br> For further information about the School please visit our&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://holyfamily.act.edu.au/ ">website.</a>&nbsp;Information about the&nbsp;Catholic Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn Education Limited&nbsp;(CECG) can be accessed&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://cg.catholic.edu.au/">here</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Position-specific queries:</strong>&nbsp;Please contact Kate Markcrow&nbsp;on 02 6292 1222 or via email <a href="mailto:<a href='mailto:kate.markcrow@cg.catholic.edu.au?subject=Religious%20Education%20Coordinator%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29'>kate.markcrow@cg.catholic.edu.au</a>?subject=Religious%20Education%20Coordinator%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29"></a><a href="mailto:kate.markcrow@cg.catholic.edu.au?subject=Religious%20Education%20Coordinator%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29">kate.markcrow@cg.catholic.edu.au</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;<br><strong>Application queries:</strong> Please contact the Recruitment team on 02&nbsp;6234 5427&nbsp;or via email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:<a href='mailto:recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au?subject=Religious%20Education%20Coordinator%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29'>recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au</a>?subject=Religious%20Education%20Coordinator%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29"></a><a href="mailto:recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au?subject=Religious%20Education%20Coordinator%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29">recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p><br><br> &nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://careers.pageuppeople.com/832/cw/en/PositionDescriptionDocument/505640/religious-education-coordinator">Applicant Information Pack</a></p>
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