Food And Textiles Coordinator

St Mary Mackillop College; Canberra; On-site; AUD 139,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24 weeks paid parental leave

Up to 14 weeks parental leave for p/ca

Professional development opportunities

FLOURISH Wellbeing Program

Job summary

St Mary MacKillop College invites applications for the role of Food and Textiles Coordinator. The position sits within the Curriculum Leadership Team and reports to the Principal through the Assistant Principal Academic Care.

Lead and supervise Hospitality, Food and Textiles staff to deliver an innovative and rigorous curriculum across two Campuses in Canberra. The appointment is temporary to replace an employee on leave or secondment, commencing 25 January 2027.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Teaching/Education or Master of Teaching.
• WWVP clearance.
• TQI registration.
• Accreditation to Work, Teach and Lead in Catholic Education (Canberra and Goulburn).

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise Hospitality, Food and Textiles teachers in curriculum development and delivery.
• Provide professional leadership within Curriculum Leadership Team and model a vision of excellence.
• Communicate effectively to support colleagues, curriculum leadership and student learning outcomes.

Education

Bachelor of Teaching/Education or Master of Teaching

ACT Working with Vulnerable People clearance (WWVP)

ACT Teacher Quality Institute (TQI) registration

Accreditation to Work, Teach and Lead in Catholic Education (Canberra and Goulburn)

Job description

Salary Range: $154,326 plus superannuation
Employment Status: Full-time | 6-month contract
Eligibility: Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident
Start Date: Monday, 25 January 2027, Term One

About St Mary MacKillop College

St Mary MacKillop College is Canberra’s largest secondary school, operating across two campuses: Years 7 to 9 at our Padua Campus in Wanniassa, and Years 10 to 12 at our St Peter’s Campus in Isabella Plains. As part of the Catholic Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn Education Limited (CECG), we are connected to a wider network of 56 Catholic schools and nine Early Learning Centres across the region. Our diverse and talented teaching staff brings a wealth of experience and expertise from various backgrounds, creating a friendly and supportive environment that enriches the learning experience. We offer a wide range of curriculum options, excellent facilities, and numerous co-curricular opportunities. At MacKillop, we provide staff with pathways to leadership, access to professional learning and wellbeing programs, flexible working arrangements, and support for those transitioning from primary to secondary teaching. We are proud of our inclusive and welcoming community, as well as our strong culture of quality teaching and learning, which is committed to providing a safe and supportive environment where every student can thrive.

About the Role

The Food and Textiles Coordinator is a member of the Curriculum Leadership Team responsible to the Principal through the Assistant Principal Academic Care for the leadership of their faculty, in accordance with College policies. The Food and Textiles Coordinator leads and supervises a team of committed Hospitality, Food and Textiles teachers in the development and delivery of an innovative and rigorous curriculum. The successful applicant will bring professionalism and positivity in communicating and modelling a vision of excellence. We are seeking an energetic and collaborative leader, with effective skills to support the development of colleagues, curriculum leadership and quality learning outcomes for students. The successful candidate will bring excellent teaching skills as well as exceptional knowledge of Hospitality, Food and Textiles curriculum.

This appointment is temporary to replace an employee who is on leave or secondment.

Benefits and Opportunities

• Extensive training in our high-quality professional learning program, Catalyst
• Access to curriculum resources that support evidence-based, high-impact teaching practice
• 24 weeks of paid parental leave (maternity/adoption)
• Up to 14 weeks of paid parental leave (paternity/non-initial primary carer leave)
• Support for professional development and study opportunities
• Access to the FLOURISH Wellbeing Program offering a range of benefits and offers, traditional counselling and holistic wellbeing services
• Opportunities to transfer to other schools within the Archdiocese across ACT and NSW to support lifestyle choices

Qualifications and Eligibility

• Bachelor of Teaching/Education or Master of Teaching
• ACT Working with Vulnerable People clearance (WWVP)
• ACT Teacher Quality Institute (TQI) registration
• Accreditation to Work, Teach and Lead in Catholic Education, Canberra and Goulburn Policy

Application Process

Applicants are required to submit a current resume and a cover letter that addresses the selection criteria as outlined in the Position Description. This position involves working with children. Appointment is subject to satisfactory employment screening for child-related employment.

Catholic Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn Education Limited (CACGEL) is committed to workforce diversity and creating inclusive workplaces and welcomes applications from candidates of all diversity groups to support schools and early learning centres to deliver quality education outcomes for students.