Head of Science Department (Coordinator 2)

Sydney Catholic Schools; Randwick; On-site; AUD 93,000 - 133,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Coordinator allowance

Salary packaging up to $15,900

Discount on school fees (25%)

Training and development

Fitness Passport

Employee referral program

On-site parking

Job summary

Brigidine College Randwick, part of Sydney Catholic Schools, invites applications for the Head of Science Department (Coordinator 2). This full-time, permanent role leads science education with a focus on chemistry and physics, within a Catholic learning environment.

You will inspire learners, contribute to staff development, and drive inclusive, rigorous learning experiences while meeting accreditation and WWCC requirements.

Qualifications

• Expertise in Science with teaching areas in Chemistry and Physics advantageous.
• Strong classroom management and student wellbeing focus.
• Ability to create inclusive, rigorous learning experiences.
• Tertiary Education qualification and NESA accreditation; RE qualifications or willingness to achieve them.

Responsibilities

• Inspire students through engaging, student-centered science teaching in a Catholic environment.
• Lead a 2-point promotional role (Head of Science Department) while the teaching position remains full-time and permanent.
• Drive high-quality science education and student wellbeing across the department.
• Ensure WWCC compliance and alignment with accreditation policies.

Skills

Science teaching

Chemistry

Physics

NESA accreditation

Religious Education qualifications

Education

Bachelor of Education or equivalent

Job description

Head of Science Department (Coordinator 2)

Head of Science Department (Coordinator 2)

Brigidine College Randwick
Start Date: Thursday, 28 January 2027
Application Closing Date: Tuesday, 10 November 2026
Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Why Join Us

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

Benefits include:

• competitive remuneration: up to $149,433. Base salary: $92,882 - $133,422
• an additional coordinator allowance on top of your base salary
• 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 wellbeing initiatives and resources, including Fitness Passport
• generous Employee Referral Program
• a wide range of further rewards and benefits.

About Our School

Brigidine College is committed to empowering young women as confident, compassionate leaders equipped for success in a dynamic world. Through a focus on educational excellence and 21st-century skills-critical thinking, creativity, collaboration, and communication-we nurture each student's growth and potential.

Our vibrant community fosters achievement across academics, arts, and sports, supported by a strong connection to Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Church Randwick and the Missionaries of the Sacred Heart, including Fr Pat Mara. Inspired by the Brigidine Sisters, our graduates leave prepared to make a meaningful impact.

Staff benefit from free on-site parking, subject to availability.

About You

As a Head of Science Department (Coordinator 2), you will inspire students through engaging, student-centered teaching within a Catholic learning environment. The position is a 2-point promotional role, temporary for up to 3 years, however your teaching position will be full-time and permanent. You'll bring:

• expertise in Science, with teaching areas in Chemistry & Physics advantageous
• strong classroom management and student well-being focus
• ability to create inclusive, rigorous learning experiences
• a tertiary qualification in Education and NESA accreditation
• Religious Education qualifications or the willingness to achieve them as per Accreditation Policy to Work, Teach, and Lead.

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.

Any offer of employment with Sydney Catholic Schools is subject to screening completed by the Central Office People & Culture Services team.

If you encounter technical issues or for any general enquiries please contact the People & Culture Services team on (02) 9568 8*** (8am-5pm, Mon-Fri).