<p><strong>Salary Range:</strong> $82,796&nbsp;to $136,848&nbsp;plus superannuation. Salary is determined based on years of teaching service.&nbsp;&nbsp;<br><strong>Employment Status:</strong>&nbsp;Full-time &nbsp;<br><strong>Eligibility:&nbsp;</strong>Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident<br><strong>Start Date:</strong>&nbsp;Monday, 20 July 2026, Term 3&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>About St Mary MacKillop College&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></p> <p>St Mary MacKillop College is Canberra’s largest secondary school, operating across two campuses: Years 7 to 9 at our Padua Campus in&nbsp;Wanniassa, and Years 10 to 12 at our St Peter’s Campus in Isabella Plains. As part of the Catholic Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn Education Limited (CACGEL), MacKillop is connected to a wider network of 56 Catholic schools and nine Early Learning&nbsp;Centres&nbsp;across the region. The diverse and talented teaching staff brings a wealth of experience and expertise from various backgrounds, creating a friendly and supportive environment that enriches the learning experience. MacKillop offers a wide range of curriculum options, excellent facilities, and numerous co-curricular opportunities. MacKillop supports the staff with pathways to leadership, access to professional learning and wellbeing programs, flexible working arrangements, and support for those transitioning from primary to secondary teaching. MacKillop is proud of the inclusive and welcoming community, as well as the strong culture of quality teaching and learning, committed to ensuring a safe and supportive environment where every student can thrive.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>About the Role</strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>St Mary MacKillop College is seeking a highly effective and passionate Religious Education&nbsp;teacher to join our staff. The successful applicant will create a safe and supportive learning environment, apply engaging pedagogical practices, and differentiate instruction to meet diverse student needs. They will foster respectful relationships, analyse student data to enhance learning growth, and contribute to an inclusive school culture. Strong literacy, organisation, and collaboration skills are essential, along with a commitment to ongoing professional development.</p> <p><strong>Benefits and Opportunities</strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;&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 to the FLOURISH Wellbeing Program offering a range of benefits and offers, traditional counselling and holistic wellbeing services&nbsp;</li> <li>Opportunities to transfer to other schools within the Archdiocese across ACT and NSW to support lifestyle choices</li> </ul> <p><strong>Qualifications and Eligibility</strong></p> <ul> <li>Bachelor of Teaching/Education or Master of Teaching</li> <li>ACT Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) registration</li> <li>ACT Teacher Quality Institute (TQI) registration</li> </ul> <p><i>To teach Religious Education in a Catholic school, a teacher must:&nbsp;</i></p> <ul> <li>Practicing Catholic;&nbsp;</li> <li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://publicstorage.dc2.pageuppeople.com/832/ClientPublicFile/82e4cf32-2283-4aa0-a0ce-14af922a6dc0.docx">Provide a reference from a current Parish Priest</a>; and&nbsp;</li> <li>Have completed or be due to complete Accreditation D – Teach Religious Education in a Catholic school in accordance with the Accreditation to Work, Teach and Lead in Catholic Education, Canberra and Goulburn Policy.&nbsp;</li> </ul> <p><strong>Application Process</strong>&nbsp;&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.<br><br> CECG is committed to workforce diversity and creating inclusive workplaces and welcomes applications from candidates of all diversity groups to support schools and early learning centres to deliver quality education outcomes for students.</p> <p>For further information about the School please visit the&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.mackillop.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;</p> <p><strong>Position-specific queries:</strong> Please contact&nbsp;Lachlan McNicol on&nbsp;02 6209 0124&nbsp;or via email <a href="mailto:<a href='mailto:Lachlan.McNicol@mackillop.act.edu.au?subject=Religious%20Education%20Teacher%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29'>Lachlan.McNicol@mackillop.act.edu.au</a>?subject=Religious%20Education%20Teacher%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29"></a><a href="mailto:Lachlan.McNicol@mackillop.act.edu.au?subject=Religious%20Education%20Teacher%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29">Lachlan.McNicol@mackillop.act.edu.au</a>.<br><strong>Application queries:&nbsp;</strong>Recruitment Team on&nbsp; 02&nbsp;6234 5427&nbsp;or via email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:<a href='mailto:recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au?subject=Religious%20Education%20Teacher%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29'>recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au</a>?subject=Religious%20Education%20Teacher%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29"></a><a href="mailto:recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au?subject=Religious%20Education%20Teacher%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29">recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au</a>.&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/506797/religious-education-teacher">Applicant Information Pack</a></p>