Pastoral and Transition Coordinator

Merici College, Braddon (see more jobs from this school)

Braddon, ACT 


Coordinator

Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Full Time

Applications Close: 4 October 2026


A key wellbeing and leadership position responsible for coordinating programs that support students and families as they transition into and through College life.

<p><strong>Salary Range:&nbsp;</strong>$154,326&nbsp;plus superannuation<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, 25 January 2027, Term One&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>About&nbsp;Merici College&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></p> <p>At Merici College, you’ll join a vibrant community dedicated to supporting your professional growth and building upon your skills and expertise. Our Mission Statement is at the heart of everything we do: we empower women to love life, have hope, be faithful, and build futures that are more wondrous than they dare to dream.</p> <p>Merici College is an authorised IB World School, offering the Middle Years Program (MYP) and Diploma Programme (DP). IB World Schools share a common philosophy - a commitment to high-quality, challenging, international education - that we believe is important for our students.</p> <p><strong>About the Role</strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>The Pastoral and Transition Coordinator is a key wellbeing and leadership position responsible for coordinating programs that support students and families as they transition into and through College life. Working collaboratively with staff, students, families, feeder schools and community partners, the successful applicant will lead transition initiatives, support student wellbeing and engagement, mentor student leaders, and contribute to a positive, inclusive and connected school community.</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><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.<br><br> Catholic Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn Education Limited (CACGEL) 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.merici.act.edu.au/">website.</a>&nbsp;Information about the CACGEL&nbsp;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> Kathleen Garvie on 02 6243 4100 or via email <a href="mailto:kathleen.garvie@cg.catholic.edu.au?subject=Pastoral%20and%20Transition%20Coordinator%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29">kathleen.garvie@cg.catholic.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:recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au?subject=Pastoral%20and%20Transition%20Coordinator%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/507282/pastoral-and-transition-coordinator">Applicant Information Pack</a></p>