Pastoral and Transition Coordinator

Catholic Education - Archdiocese Canberra & Goulburn; North Canberra; On-site; AUD 139,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Catalyst training

Curriculum resources

Paid parental leave 24 weeks

Paid parental leave 14 weeks

Professional development support

Flourish Wellbeing Program

Transfer opportunities across ACT/NSW

Job summary

Merici College, governed by Catholic Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn Education Limited (CACGEL), invites applications for a Pastoral and Transition Coordinator. The role focuses on wellbeing, transition programs for students and families, and collaboration with staff, feeder schools and partners to build a connected school community.

As an authorised IB World School offering MYP/DP, the college supports leadership of student transition, mentoring, professional growth and a positive,

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Teaching/Education or Master of Teaching.
• ACT Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) registration.
• ACT Teacher Quality Institute (TQI) registration.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate programs supporting students and families as they transition into and through College life.
• Lead transition initiatives, support student wellbeing and engagement, and mentor student leaders.

Skills

Pastoral care

Leadership

Student engagement

Education

Bachelor of Teaching/Education

Master of Teaching

WWVP / Working with Vulnerable People

Job description

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

At Merici College, you’ll join a vibrant community dedicated to supporting your professional growth and building upon your skills and expertise. Our Mission Statement is at the heart of everything we do: we empower women to love life, have hope, be faithful, and build futures that are more wondrous than they dare to dream.

Merici College is an authorised IB World School, offering the Middle Years Program (MYP) and Diploma Programme (DP). IB World Schools share a common philosophy - a commitment to high-quality, challenging, international education - that we believe is important for our students.

About the Role

The Pastoral and Transition Coordinator is a key wellbeing and leadership position responsible for coordinating programs that support students and families as they transition into and through College life. Working collaboratively with staff, students, families, feeder schools and community partners, the successful applicant will lead transition initiatives, support student wellbeing and engagement, mentor student leaders, and contribute to a positive, inclusive and connected school community.

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 (WWVP) registration
• ACT Teacher Quality Institute (TQI) registration

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 thewebsite.Information about the CACGELcan be accessedhere.