Education Officer: STEM K-12

Sydney Catholic Schools Central Office; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to $15,900

Ex-gratia leave between Christmas and

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Fitness Passport

Employee Referral Program

A wide range of further rewards and (8

Job summary

Sydney Catholic Schools Central Office is seeking a dynamic leader to drive the strategic development of STEM education across SCS. You will elevate teacher capability, implement high‑impact teaching, and create engaging enrichment pathways that build student achievement in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics.

Lead system-wide initiatives, collaborate with the Curriculum and Innovation team, and foster partnerships with universities and industry to broaden career opportunities for

Qualifications

• NESA recognised tertiary qualification in education or teaching
• Postgraduate degree in Education or another discipline
• Demonstrated practice equivalent to Highly Accomplished or Lead level of the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers
• Deep knowledge of the K-12 curriculum for Science, Technology, Mathematics, and Engineering Studies
• Experience leading professional learning for staff
• Track record of improving student outcomes and implementing school-wide initiatives
• Ability to analyse data to inform educational initiatives
• Ability to articulate contemporary educational trends locally and internationally
• Willingness to support the Catholic mission and values of SCS
• Knowledge of Catholic Systemic Schools/Systems
• Active engagement in a Catholic faith community

Responsibilities

• Lead system-wide STEM curriculum development and enrichment initiatives
• Foster teacher capability and high-impact teaching and learning strategies
• Design and evaluate STEM pathways from K–12
• Coordinate student participation in STEM competitions and external programs
• Establish partnerships with universities, industry and STEM organisations
• Support schools to identify and nurture STEM talent
• Monitor outcomes to drive continuous improvement
• Deliver professional learning for STEM teachers and leaders
• Collaborate with Curriculum and Innovation team on research-based practices
• Undertake other duties as directed

Skills

Strategic leadership

Data analysis

Curriculum development

Professional learning

Trends communication

Catholic values

Middle leadership experience

Stakeholder partnerships

Education standards

Education

NESA recognised tertiary qualification in education or teaching

Postgraduate degree in Education or another discipline

Job description

Sydney Catholic Schools Central Office – Sydney NSW

Location: Hybrid - World Square, CBD and WFH
Start Date:January 2027
Application Closing Date:Wednesday, 11 November 2026
Employment Type: Full-Time,Temporary (up to 3-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 plus superannuation
• 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
• ex-gratia leave between Christmas and New Year
• health and wellbeing initiatives and resources, including Fitness Passport
• generous Employee Referral Program
• a wide range of further rewards and benefits.

About the Role

This exciting opportunity will lead the strategic development of STEM education across Sydney Catholic Schools. The role focuses on enhancing teacher capability, delivering high-impact teaching and learning initiatives, and creating innovative enrichment and extension pathways that foster student engagement, achievement and excellence in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics.

Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• collaborating with the Curriculum and Innovation team to research, design and implement high-impact, evidence-based practices in STEM
• leading a system-wide approach to STEM student talent development, creating pathways that extend student potential and achievement
• designing, implementing and evaluating system-wide STEM enrichment and extension initiatives for students across K–12
• coordinating student participation in STEM competitions, challenges, exhibitions and other external enrichment opportunities
• developing innovative opportunities for students to engage in advanced STEM learning and collaborative experiences
• building strategic partnerships with universities, industry and STEM organisations to enhance student learning, pathways and career connections
• supporting schools to identify, nurture and extend students with demonstrated talent, potential or strong interest in STEM
• establishing K–12 STEM pathways that progressively develop student capability and participation in advanced learning opportunities
• showcasing and celebrating student achievement, innovation and excellence in STEM across SCS
• fostering networks of STEM teachers and school leaders to share expertise, opportunities and effective practices
• monitoring student participation and outcomes to improve continuous improvement of STEM talent-development initiatives
• developing and leading professional learning for STEM teachers and leaders that builds their capacity to recognise, nurture and extend student talent in STEM
• any other duties as directed from time to time.

About You

To be successful in this position, the following is required:

• a NESA recognised tertiary qualification in education or teaching
• demonstrated practice equivalent to Highly Accomplished or Lead level of the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers
• a deep knowledge of the K-12 curriculum and syllabus requirements of Science, Technology, Mathematics, and Engineering Studies
• 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
• demonstrated ability to articulate contemporary educational trends in both local and international contexts
• a willingness to respect, support, and uphold the mission, ethos, and teachings of the Catholic Church and the values of SCS.
• a postgraduate degree in Education or another discipline
• five years of middle leadership experience in a school
• experience teaching in one or more of the following learning areas: Science, Technology, Mathematics, Engineering Studies
• a current driver’s license and access to a car
• knowledge of Catholic Systemic Schools/Systems
• a practising Catholic with demonstrated commitment to the teachings of the Church and active engagement in a Catholic faith community.

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.