Education Officer - Formation & Religious Education (Secondary)

Catholic Education Office Diocese of Bathurst; Bathurst; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Catholic Education Diocese of Bathurst, Bathurst NSW, is recruiting an Education Officer: Formation & Religious Education (Secondary) for a permanent full‑time role commencing 11 January 2027. The position sits within the Faith Formation and Religious Education team to design and deliver quality learning and teaching practices.

The role requires a strong background in secondary Catholic education, postgraduate qualifications in Religious Education or Theology, and willingness to travel for

Qualifications

• Commitment to the Catholic ethos in the workplace.
• Background in Secondary Catholic school education with classroom success.
• Experience in Religious Leadership in Catholic Schools and staff mentoring.
• Ability to support teachers to improve Religious Education teaching and learning.
• Willingness to travel as required.

Responsibilities

• Actively promote the Vision and Mission of Catholic education in the Diocese.
• Coordinate collaboration among Pastors, parents, teachers and ministry teams.
• Develop and lead Stage 4 and Stage 5 Religious Education Curriculum.
• Develop and lead Stage 6 Studies in Catholic Thought and Studies of Religion.
• Collaborate with Head of Faith Formation on faith formation opportunities.
• Coordinate and facilitate forums for spiritual formation (workshops, retreats, programs).
• Support Youth Ministry and formation.
• Travel with overnight stays as required.

Skills

Religious leadership

Staff mentoring

Curriculum design

Communication

Travel readiness

Education

Postgraduate qualifications in Religious Education and/or Theology

Job description

Catholic Education Office Diocese of Bathurst – Bathurst NSW

Education Officer: Formation & Religious Education (Secondary)
Catholic Education Diocese of Bathurst
Permanent Full-time Position, 1.0 FTE
Commencing: 11 January 2027

About the Role

Situated within the Faith Formation and Religious Education team, the Education Officer: Formation & Religious Education (Secondary) supports the implementation of the Catholic Education Diocese of Bathurst Faith Formation Framework and the design and delivery of quality learning and quality teaching practices.

As the Education Officer, you will:

• Actively promote the Vision and Mission of Catholic education in the Diocese
• Facilitate collaboration in relation to the complementary roles of Pastors, parent,teachers and the diocesan Ministry Team in the ministry of Catholic education
• Develop and lead the implementation of Stage 4 and Stage 5 Religious EducationCurriculum
• Develop and lead the implementation of Stage 6 Studies in Catholic Thought andStudies of Religion.
• Collaborate with the Head of Faith Formation and Religious Education onopportunities for faith formation development
• Coordinate and facilitate forum for spiritual formation (e.g. workshops, retreats andother programs)
• Support the Youth Ministry and formation
• Be expected to undertake regular travel with overnight stays

About you

We are looking for someone who meets the following selection criteria:

• Commitment and capacity to support the values and ethos of the Catholic traditionin the workplace
• A background in Secondary Catholic school education with demonstrated success asa classroom practitioner
• Experience in Religious Leadership in Catholic Schools including staff mentoring,supervision and leading liturgical events
• Ability to support teachers to improve Religious Education teaching and learning
• Relevant teaching or pastoral experience with practice in developing andimplementing faith formation materials, particularly to adults
• Strong communicator with effective negotiation and influencing skills. Ability totailor communication and course content for relevant audience
• Experience and willingness to work as part of a team
• Relevant post graduate qualifications in Religious Education and/or Theology
• A willingness to undertake travel as required

Applications must be submitted by 11:55pm on 26 October 2026.

Please note that the CEDB intends to fill this vacancy as quickly as possible and therefore will close the job as soon as the right candidate is found.

A talent pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles, valid for a period of 12 months.

Catholic Education Diocese of Bathurst is committed to a culture where children are safe, supported and nurtured to grow and develop.

The protection and wellbeing of children and young people is based upon the belief that each person is made in the image and likeness of God, and that the inherent dignity of all should be recognised and fostered.

We have systems, processes and policies in place that make up our safeguarding framework, the purpose of which is to protect the children and young people who attend our schools.

CEDB is committed to the Child Safe Standards and working to continuously improve child safety in our organisation with an understanding that keeping children safe is the responsibility of everyone within our school community.

A valid Employee Working with Children Check is required for this position.

Preferred applicants will also be required to undergo a Criminal History Check.

Child Protection legislation requires preferred applicants to be subject to employment screening.

Catholic Education Diocese of Bathurst is an equal opportunity employer.

For further enquiries please contact the Head: Faith Formation and Religious Education, Angelo Belmonte on (02) 6338 3***.