Coordinator

St Patrick's Parish School, Cooma

Cooma, NSW 


Coordinator

Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Full Time

Applications Close: 23 August 2026


Play a vital role in shaping the school community, balancing a passion for teaching with strong educational leadership. In addition to inspiring students, they drive high-quality teaching and learning across the school.

<p><strong>Salary Range:</strong> $83,872 to $141,997 plus superannuation. Salary is determined based on years of teaching service.<br><strong>Allowance:</strong>&nbsp;$20,743&nbsp;Coordinator 2 allowance<br><strong>Employment Status:</strong> Full-time<br><strong>Eligibility</strong>: Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident<br><strong>Start Date: </strong>25 January 2027</p> <p><strong>About St Patrick's Parish School</strong></p> <p>St Patrick’s Parish School in Cooma is a welcoming co-educational K–10 school with a strong focus on student learning, safety and belonging. As part of a proud Parish community, it offers a supportive, values driven environment where staff benefit from a positive culture, professional growth opportunities, and the chance to make a meaningful difference.</p> <p><strong>About Cooma, NSW</strong></p> <p>Cooma is a key service town situated east of the Snowy Mountains, between Bega and Tumut. The town boasts a vibrant commercial centre and scenic parklands, including Centennial Park, where an avenue of international flags pays tribute to the immigrants who contributed to the Snowy Mountains hydroelectric scheme. Cooma also serves as a convenient base for exploring the Snowy Mountains region, with the resort town of Jindabyne just 45 minutes away, along with nearby snowfields and mountain villages.</p> <p><strong>About the Role</strong>&nbsp;</p> <p>The Coordinator plays a key leadership role in balancing teaching responsibilities with strategic management and operational duties. The position is responsible for driving excellence in teaching and learning, leading curriculum development and implementation, and ensuring consistent, high-quality educational outcomes across the school. Through coaching and mentoring, the Coordinator supports teachers in adopting innovative and effective teaching practices, manages student behaviour and wellbeing processes, coordinates relief staffing, and collaborates with staff to implement the school's annual improvement priorities and long-term strategic objectives.</p> <p><strong>Benefits and Opportunities</strong></p> <ul> <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, Flourish&nbsp;</li> <li>Opportunities to transfer to other schools within the Archdiocese across ACT and NSW to support lifestyle choice</li> <li>Enjoy accessbility to ski fields and ski programs in New South Wales including Threbdo and Perisher!</li> </ul> <p><strong>Qualifications and Eligibility</strong></p> <ul> <li>Bachelor of Education or Master of Teaching</li> <li>NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC)</li> <li>NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) accreditation</li> <li>Accreditation in accordance with Work Teach and Lead in Catholic Education Canberra and Goulburn policy</li> </ul> <p><strong>Application Process&nbsp;</strong></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. This position involves working with children. Appointment is subject to satisfactory employment screening for child-related employment in accordance with CECG policy.&nbsp;<br> &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;</p> <p>For further information about the School, please visit our <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://stpatscooma.nsw.edu.au/">website</a>. Information about the Catholic Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn Education Limited (CECG) can be accessed <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://cg.catholic.edu.au/">here</a>.&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Position-specific queries</strong>: Please contact Dr Sean Mangan on 02 6452 1721 or via email <a href="mailto:sean.mangan@cg.catholic.edu.au?subject=Coordinator%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29">sean.mangan@cg.catholic.edu.au</a>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;<br><strong>Application queries:</strong> Please contact the Recruitment team on 02 6234 5427 or via email <a href="mailto:recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au?subject=Coordinator%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29">recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au</a></p> <p><br><br> &nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://careers.pageuppeople.com/832/cw/en/PositionDescriptionDocument/507122/coordinator">Applicant Information Pack</a></p>