<p><strong>Full-time | Fixed Term (Maternity Leave Replacement) 11 May 2026 – 26 January 2027</strong></p> <p>Catherine McAuley College Bendigo is a thriving Catholic secondary school inspired by the Mercy charism and committed to nurturing students as learners impelled to thrive and serve.</p> <p>We are seeking an experienced, values‑driven educational leader to join our College Executive in the key role of Acting Assistant Principal – Faith, Mission and Community for a full‑time fixed‑term appointment covering maternity leave from 11 May 2026 until 26 January 2027.</p> <p>Remuneration and conditions for this role are in accordance with the Victorian Catholic Education Multi‑Enterprise Agreement (CEMEA) 2022, Deputy Principal – Category B.</p> <p><strong>About the Role</strong></p> <p>The Acting Assistant Principal – Faith, Mission &amp; Community provides strategic leadership in shaping and sustaining the Catholic identity of the College. Working collaboratively with the Principal and Executive Leadership Team, this role leads Religious Education, faith formation, liturgical life, social justice initiatives and community partnerships across the College.</p> <p>This is a multifaceted leadership position that plays a pivotal role in student wellbeing, staff formation and the lived expression of Mercy values within our learning community.</p> <p>The role includes a <strong>0.4 FTE teaching load</strong>.</p> <p><strong>Key responsibilities include:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Leading the Catholic identity, ethos and faith life of the College</li> <li>Strategic oversight of Religious Education curriculum, pedagogy and accreditation</li> <li>Leadership of liturgical, sacramental, retreat and prayer programs</li> <li>Building strong partnerships with parishes, the Sandhurst Diocese and Mercy ministries</li> <li>Leading social justice, stewardship and reGEN sustainability initiatives</li> <li>Supporting staff spiritual formation and professional growth</li> <li>Contributing to whole‑school improvement, innovation and change</li> <li>Active participation in student community life and College leadership</li> </ul> <p><strong>About You</strong></p> <p>You are an authentic Catholic leader who:</p> <ul> <li>Demonstrates a deep commitment to Catholic education and the mission of the Church</li> <li>Has proven leadership experience in Religious Education, faith formation and community engagement</li> <li>Builds inclusive, collaborative and professional relationships</li> <li>Leads with vision, integrity and a strong sense of service</li> <li>Is committed to child safety and student wellbeing</li> </ul> <p><strong>Essential Requirements</strong></p> <ul> <li>Current Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) registration&nbsp;</li> <li>Accreditation to teach in a Catholic school&nbsp;</li> <li>Relevant postgraduate qualifications (or working towards)&nbsp;</li> <li>Demonstrated leadership capability aligned with AITSL standards&nbsp;</li> <li>Capacity to lead religious identity and faith formation within a Catholic secondary context</li> </ul> <p><strong>About Catherine McAuley College Bendigo</strong></p> <p>Catherine McAuley College Bendigo is a co-educational year 7 to 12 Catholic secondary school and a member of the vibrant network of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.mercy.edu.au/" rel="nofollow">Mercy Education Limited,</a>&nbsp;schools around Australia, Catherine McAuley College staff benefit from a professional environment, which has been cultivated over the 150 years of the school’s heritage.</p> <p>The Mercy values of compassion, courage, respect, justice, service and hospitality guide our way and our touchstone statement supports these values: ‘<strong>inspiring members of our community to be learners impelled to thrive and serve</strong>’.&nbsp;</p> <p>The College is situated across two campuses: St Mary’s Campus, Barkly Street Bendigo (Years 10-12) and Coolock Campus, McIvor Hwy, Junortoun (Years 7 – 9).&nbsp; The current enrolment is approximately 1500 students with a significant growth forecast and plans well underway for further exciting future developments.</p> <p>The College is a reGEN school committed to promoting and adopting an integrated curriculum approach to sustainable living including respecting, conserving, and renewing our global environment.&nbsp;</p> <p>We are dedicated to developing students who are critical and creative thinkers, with the skills to be self-motivated in the pursuit of knowledge. Our students are empowered to see themselves as positive agents of change, who are called to participate actively and ethically in society as young men and women of Mercy.</p> <p>To explore what happens in our learning areas across both campuses, please visit our&nbsp;<a href="https://www.cmc.vic.edu.au/vt-coolock/" rel="nofollow">website</a>, take a&nbsp;<a href="https://www.cmc.vic.edu.au/vt-coolock/" rel="nofollow">virtual tour</a> or look through&nbsp;<a href="https://openhouse.cmc.vic.edu.au/" rel="nofollow">Open House</a> which also includes further 3D tours .</p>