<p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>St Fiacre's Catholic Primary School Leichhardt</strong><br><strong>Start Date:</strong> Monday, 20 July 2026<br><strong>Application Closing Date:</strong> Friday, 5 June 2026<br><strong>Employment Type:</strong> Part-Time (0.5 FTE, 38 hours per fortnight), Temporary</p> <p><strong>Why Join Us</strong></p> <p>Join <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://sydcatholicschools.nsw.edu.au/">Sydney Catholic Schools (SCS)</a>, NSW's largest Catholic education community, with over 145 schools and 75,000 students. At <strong>St Fiacre's Catholic Primary School Leichhardt</strong> you'll make a daily impact, grow your career, and be supported by strong professional learning.</p> <p>Benefits include:</p> <ul> <li>attractive remuneration package, paid on a pro rata basis</li> <li>salary packaging of up to $15,900 annually</li> <li>up to 25% discount on school fees for parents of SCS students</li> <li>ongoing training and development opportunities</li> <li>access to Fitness Passport, WHEREFIT and other wellbeing products</li> <li>generous Employee Referral Program</li> <li>a wide range of further rewards and benefits.</li> </ul> <p><strong>About the Role</strong></p> <p>As a Family Educator, you play a key role in the school's Mission and Identity. You will help build strong partnerships between families, the parish and the school community, tailoring initiatives to meet local needs.</p> <p>You will work closely with:</p> <ul> <li>the principal and school leadership</li> <li>parents and families</li> <li>the parish priest and parish staff</li> <li>the Religious Education Coordinator</li> <li>wider church agencies.</li> </ul> <p><strong>About You</strong></p> <p>You are someone who lives their Catholic faith and brings it to life for others. You have a heart for ministry and a passion for helping families grow in their relationship with God and the Church. You will bring:</p> <ul> <li>strong and active commitment to the practice of the Catholic Faith</li> <li>experience in parish/pastoral ministry, such as but not limited to Sacramental program, family/children's liturgy, baptismal group, prayer groups</li> <li>ability to articulate an understanding of the evangelising and catechising mission of the Catholic Church, and present church doctrine and scripture in the appropriate context of time, place and culture</li> <li>competency and creativity in initiating, organising and facilitating a range of opportunities and forums to connect/reconnect and engage parents and families with the religious life of the school and parish</li> <li>highly developed interpersonal, communication, presentation, time management and organisational skills</li> <li>commitment to participate in and contribute to a formation program facilitated by the SCS Central Office</li> <li>a strategic outlook and understands the school within the broader educational, ecclesial and communal context</li> <li>refined project management skills to deliver agreed initiatives in a timely and effective manner.</li> </ul> <p>You will have attained:</p> <ul> <li>tertiary qualifications, preferably at Degree level</li> <li>four (4) years' experience in teaching, parish/ecclesial ministry with adults and families, or as a Family Educator.</li> </ul> <p><strong>How to Apply</strong></p> <p>Click 'Apply' to submit your application, including:</p> <ul> <li>current CV and cover letter</li> <li>academic transcripts</li> <li>referees, including your current employer/principal (where applicable), your last employer and a <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1000bBkDOiTSmfhZ-gQorrmhAXzBFmGHs/view?usp=drive_link">Parish Priest Reference</a>.</li> </ul> <p>For internal employees, apply via the 'Careers' tile in Employee Self Service.</p> <p>For any enquiries, please contact the Mission and Identity team by emailing <a href="mailto:<a href='mailto:mi.appointments@scs.catholic.edu.au?subject=Family%20Educator%20-%20Leichhardt%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29'>mi.appointments@scs.catholic.edu.au</a>?subject=Family%20Educator%20-%20Leichhardt%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29"></a><a href="mailto:mi.appointments@scs.catholic.edu.au?subject=Family%20Educator%20-%20Leichhardt%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29">mi.appointments@scs.catholic.edu.au</a>.</p> <p><strong>Statement of Commitment to Child Safety&nbsp;</strong><br><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1JUwVWhBzKqBWyEfCRxJ0Ex20ylDWvMDd/view">Click here</a> to access SCS' Statement of Commitment to Child Safety and join us in creating a culture of child safety and wellbeing.</p> <p><strong>Working With Children Check (WWCC)&nbsp;</strong><br> This role is classified as child-related work and therefore requires a WWCC clearance prior to commencement of employment.</p> <p><i>SCS welcomes and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and candidates with diverse backgrounds.</i></p>