Education Officer: Church Engagement

Sydney Catholic Schools; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 138,000 - 168,000; Full time

Job summary

Sydney Catholic Schools seeks an Education Officer: Church Engagement to strengthen faith engagement across schools in NSW. You will collaborate with Networks to enhance student, staff and family participation in Catholic life and implement blended learning for faith formation.

The role requires five years of teaching and leadership experience, accreditation standards, and a commitment to the Church’s teachings within a diverse community. Hybrid work from World Square is available.

Qualifications

• University degree in Education or Teaching with current NESA accreditation.
• Postgraduate qualification in Religious Education, Theology, Education or related field.
• Accreditation or Provisional Accreditation for Senior Leadership in a Catholic School (Category E).
• Five years minimum teaching experience.
• Experience in leading staff in professional learning.
• Experience using data analysis to inform educational initiatives.
• Current driver’s licence and access to a car.
• Practising Catholic with ongoing commitment to Catholic Church life.
• Five years of middle or senior leadership experience in a school.
• Knowledge of Catholic Systemic Schools/Systems.

Responsibilities

• Work with Manager: Network Catholic Identity to improve engagement of practising Catholic students in faith.
• Develop blended learning resources for faith formation across diverse Catholic beliefs.
• Lead faith formation opportunities, retreats, and events for staff, students and families.
• Analyse data to inform initiatives and measure impact.
• Engage with Clergy and Catholic networks to support schools.
• Ensure all activities align with SCS mission, values and child safety policies.
• Perform other duties as directed.

Skills

Leadership

Data analysis

Teaching

Education

University degree in Education or Teaching

Postgraduate qualification in Religious Education/Theology

NESA accreditation

Senior Leadership accreditation (Category E)

Job description

Location: Hybrid - World Square, CBD and within Schools
Start Date: Thursday, January 28 2027
Application Closing Date: Wednesday, 25 November 2026
Employment Type: Full-Time, Temporary (2 Years)

Why Join Us

Join Sydney Catholic Schools (SCS), NSW's largest Catholic education community, with over 145 schools and 75,000 students. At SCS, you'll make a daily impact, grow your career, and be supported by strong professional learning.

Benefits include:

• a competitive salary of $153,106 per annum plus superannuation. Salary calculated on averaged conditions (generally only required to work during school term time)
• salary packaging of up to $15,900 annually
• up to 25% discount on school fees for parents of SCS students
• ongoing training and development opportunities
• health and wellbeing initiatives and resources, including Fitness Passport
• generous Employee Referral Program
• a wide range of further rewards and benefits.

About the Role

The Education Officer: Church Engagement is responsible for improving the understanding and involvement of SCS students, staff and families in the Catholic Church through student, staff and family evangelisation, formation, and education.

The position is required to perform tasks that include but are not limited to:

• working with the Manager: Network Catholic Identity to improve the percentage and number of practising Catholic students in SCS schools who are actively engaged in faith
• approaching faith formation of students, staff and families at the different levels which they are on in their faith journey, by developing a variety of blended learning mechanisms and resources, necessitating a broad approach to engagement with students, staff and families of a diverse range of Catholic beliefs, views and backgrounds
• leading faith formation opportunities, retreats, and events for staff, students and families
• ensuring that data is being effectively and critically analysed to inform initiatives
• being present in the networks by observing, liaising with and developing relevant contemporary strategies to support schools in improving student, staff and family church engagement
• liaising with Clergy, especially Clergy within the networks
• ensuring all work activities and professional behaviours align with SCS' mission, vision, values and ways of proceeding
• ensuring all concerns regarding child safety and allegations of inappropriate conduct are reported to the line manager and the SCS Child Safety team as SCS is a child-safe environment and all concerns regarding child safety and allegations of inappropriate conduct will be treated seriously
• promoting and implementing the SCS mission and vision of education to focus on forming the whole person that is deeply anchored in faith, marked by educational excellence and accessible to all who seek it
• any other duties as directed from time to time.

About You

The successful candidate will also possess the following:

• university degree in Education or Teaching with current NESA accreditation status
• postgraduate qualification in Religious Education, Theology, Education or another discipline
• accreditation or Provisional Accreditation for Senior Leadership in a Catholic School (Category E), in accordance with the "Accreditation to Work, Teach and Lead in systemic Catholic schools" policy within the Archdiocese of Sydney
• demonstrated five years minimum teaching experience in a school
• experience in leading staff in professional learning
• demonstrated success in improving student outcomes and implementing school-wide initiatives
• experience in using data analysis to inform educational initiatives
• current driver's license and access to a car
• is a practising Catholic with demonstrated evidence of ongoing commitment to the teachings of the Catholic Church and engagement in the life of a Catholic faith community such as a parish or an established community within the Catholic Church, as an expression of their relationship with Jesus Christ
• willingness to respect, support, and uphold the mission, ethos, and teachings of the Catholic Church and the values of SCS.
• five years of middle or senior leadership experience in a school
• knowledge of Catholic Systemic Schools/Systems.

Statement of Commitment to Child Safety

Click here to access SCS' Statement of Commitment to Child Safety and join us in creating a culture of child safety and wellbeing.

Working With Children Check (WWCC)

This role is classified as child-related work and therefore requires a WWCC clearance prior to commencement of employment.

SCS welcomes and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and candidates with diverse backgrounds.