ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL RELIGIOUS EDUCATION / RELIGIOUS EDUCATION COORDINATOR

Catholic Education Northern Territory; Palmerston; On-site; AUD 158,000 - 159,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Faith formation opportunities

Relocation assistance

Employee support program

Discounted school fees

Job summary

Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School in Woodroffe, Palmerston, NT, seeks an Assistant Principal Religious Education (APRE) / Religious Education Coordinator (REC). The role shares spiritual leadership with the Principal, embedding Catholic and Aboriginal perspectives across the curriculum and leading RE, liturgy, and faith formation.

The successful candidate will be a practising Catholic, demonstrate strong leadership in faith formation and curriculum, and be committed to Catholic education

Qualifications

• Be a practising Catholic and active member of a Catholic Eucharistic community.
• Demonstrate capacity to promote the identity and mission of a Catholic school.
• Lead Religious Education curriculum design, implementation, and assessment.
• Demonstrate leadership in faith formation, liturgy, and social justice initiatives.
• Possess interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of the Religious Education curriculum.
• Coordinate and lead liturgies, prayer, and faith celebrations for students and staff.
• Support parish Sacramental programs and faith formation initiatives.
• Lead formation programs for students and staff.
• Promote ongoing professional development and faith formation opportunities for staff.
• Strengthen Catholic identity across the school and meet accreditation requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Curriculum design

Liturgy coordination

Communication skills

Religious Education

Education

Graduate Certificate in Religious Education

Master’s degree in Religious Education or equivalent

Job description

Assistant Principal Religious Education (APRE) / Religious Education Coordinator (REC)

Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School

Woodroffe, Palmerston

FULL TIME | COMMENCING JAN 2027

REC SALARY: CT LEVEL + $19,603 REC ALLOWANCE

APRE SALARY: $157,919 to $159,324 (depending on Master's completion)

The School

Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School is a vibrant and inclusive Catholic learning community located in Woodroffe, Palmerston, in the Northern Territory. Catering for around 290 students from the Early Learning Centre through to Year 6, the school offers a close-knit, family-like atmosphere. As a systemic Catholic school under the Northern Territory Catholic Education Office, Sacred Heart provides a supportive and faith-filled environment for students, families, and staff alike.

The Position

The Assistant Principal Religious Education (APRE) / Religious Education Coordinator (REC) shares responsibility with the Principal for spiritual and theological leadership, faith formation, and embedding Catholic and local Aboriginal perspectives across the curriculum. This executive role leads Religious Education, liturgy, faith formation, and Catholic identity, and is open to practising Catholics committed to the Catholic faith.

What We Offer

• Salary: CT level up to CT9 - $136,9597, plus $19,603.31 REC allowance, or,
• APRE salary: $157,919 - $159,324 (dependent on Master's completion stage)
• Funded professional development and faith formation
• The opportunity to lead faith and learning in a rich multicultural Catholic community
• Employee Assistance Program
• Discounted school fees for children attending Catholic Schools
• Relocation assistance available

Key Responsibilities

The APRE/Religious Education Coordinator will:

• Lead the development and implementation of the Religious Education curriculum, including ‘Journey in Faith, and the Made in the Image of God’ Human Sexuality Program.
• Work collaboratively with staff to support effective planning, delivery, and evaluation of Religious Education teaching and learning.
• Coordinate and lead liturgies, prayer, and faith celebrations for students and staff.
• Support the parish in the leadership and implementation of Sacramental preparation programs.
• Lead the development and delivery of formation programs for students and staff.
• Promote and encourage ongoing professional development and faith formation opportunities for staff.
• Provide leadership in meeting accreditation requirements and strengthening Catholic identity across the school.

Essential Criteria

The successful applicant will:

• Be a practising Catholic and active member of a Catholic Eucharistic community.
• Be a person of integrity with a personal commitment to Christ and a just engagement with the world.
• Demonstrate the capacity to promote and lead the identity and mission of a Catholic school within a contemporary context.
• Demonstrate leadership in faith formation, liturgy, and social justice initiatives.
• Be a skilled educator with the ability to lead Religious Education curriculum design, implementation, and assessment.
• Demonstrate contemporary pedagogical practice in Religious Education relevant to the cultural context of the school community.
• Possess highly developed interpersonal and communication skills.
• Hold a Graduate Certificate in Religious Education and be completing, or willing to work towards, a Master’s degree in Religious Education, Theology, or Catholic Educational Leadership (or equivalent).