Food And Textiles Coordinator

MacKillop; Canberra; On-site; AUD 139,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Catalyst program

Professional development

Parental leave 24 weeks

Parental leave 14 weeks

Wellbeing program

Job summary

St Mary MacKillop College in Canberra is seeking a Food and Textiles Coordinator to lead the Hospitality, Food and Textiles faculty, shaping an innovative curriculum and high-quality teaching. The appointee will work with the Curriculum Leadership Team, report to the Principal through the Assistant Principal Academic Care, and supervise a team of teachers.

This 6-month, full-time contract starts January 25, 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.
• Develop and deliver an innovative, rigorous curriculum.
• Model a vision of excellence and support colleagues' professional learning.

Skills

Leadership

Curriculum development

Collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor/Master of Teaching

Job description

Contract Type: Contract Position Full Time

Applications Close: 8 November 2026

St Mary MacKillop College is seeking to appoint a Food and Textiles Coordinator to support quality teaching and curriculum development, and inspiring students in a positive, inclusive learning and contemporary environment.

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 inWanniassa, 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 LearningCentresacross 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

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.

For further information about the School please visit the website. Information about the CACGELcan be accessed here .

Affiliation: Catholic
Teaching Level: Secondary
Gender: Coed

2078 Students
169 TeachingStaff
66 Non-Teaching Staff