Family Educator - Ryde

Sydney Catholic Schools; Ryde; On-site; AUD 35,000 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pro-rata pay

Salary packaging up to $15,900 AUD

Fee discount for families (up to 25%)

Training and development

Fitness Passport

Employee referral program

Other rewards and benefits

Job summary

St Charles Catholic Primary School Ryde, part of Sydney Catholic Schools, invites applications for a Family Educator. The role supports faith formation, strengthens partnerships between families, parish and school, and tailors initiatives to meet local needs.

The position is part-time (0.6 FTE) on a temporary 2-year contract, commencing 28 January 2027. Applicants should demonstrate commitment to the Catholic faith, experience in parish ministry or family catechesis, and relevant qualifications;

Qualifications

• Strong commitment to the Catholic faith and active participation in parish/ministry life.
• Experience in parish/pastoral ministry with adults and families.
• Ability to articulate the evangelising mission of the Church and present doctrine appropriately.
• Experience initiating and facilitating programs to engage families with faith life.

Responsibilities

• Build partnerships between families, parish and school community.
• Tailor initiatives to meet local needs and strengthen school–parish ties.
• Collaborate with principal, staff, parents and parish leadership.
• Contribute to formation programs and church activities.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Time management

Organisational skills

Catholic faith commitment

Education

Degree-level qualification

Job description

St Charles Catholic Primary School Ryde
Start Date: Thursday, 28 January 2027
Application Closing Date: Tuesday, 17 November 2026
Employment Type: Part-Time (0.6FTE, 45.6 hours per fortnight), Temporary (Initial 2 year contract)

Why Join Us

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

Benefits include:

• attractive remuneration package, paid on a pro-rata basis
• 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 well being initiatives and resources, including Fitness Passport
• generous Employee Referral Program
• a wide range of further rewards and benefits.

About the Role

As a Family Educator, you play a key role in the school's Mission and Identity. You will help build strong partnerships between families, the parish and the school community, tailoring initiatives to meet local needs.

You will work closely with:

• the principal and school leadership
• parents and families
• the parish priest and parish staff
• the Religious Education Coordinator
• wider church agencies.

About You

You are someone who lives their Catholic faith and brings it to life for others. You have a heart for ministry and a passion for helping families grow in their relationship with God and the Church. You will bring:

• a strong and active commitment to the practice of the Catholic Faith as a baptised Catholic
• experience in parish/pastoral ministry, such as but not limited to Sacramental program, family/children's liturgy, baptismal group, prayer groups
• ability to articulate an understanding of the evangelising and catechising mission of the Catholic Church, and present church doctrine and scripture in the appropriate context of time, place and culture
• competency and creativity in initiating, organising and facilitating a range of opportunities and forums to connect/reconnect and engage parents and families with the religious life of the school and parish
• highly developed interpersonal, communication, presentation, time management and organisational skills
• commitment to participate in and contribute to a formation program facilitated by the SCS Central Office
• a strategic outlook and understands the school within the broader educational, ecclesial and communal context
• refined project management skills to deliver agreed initiatives in a timely and effective manner.

You will have attained:

• tertiary qualifications, preferably at Degree level
• four (4) years' experience in teaching, parish/ecclesial ministry with adults and families, or as a Family Educator.

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

Working With Children Check (WWCC)
This role is classified as child-related work and therefore requires a WWCC clearance prior to commencement of employment.