Pastoral and Transition Coordinator

BRADDON, ACT; North Canberra; On-site; AUD 139,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parental leave

Professional development

Wellbeing program

Transfer opportunities

Job summary

Merici College, an authorised IB World School, is seeking a Pastoral and Transition Coordinator to lead wellbeing and transition programs for students and families. The role requires collaborative leadership with staff, feeder schools, and community partners to foster a connected college community.

The successful applicant will mentor student leaders, coordinate transition initiatives, and contribute to inclusive practices aligned with our mission and the IB framework.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead transition initiatives to support students and families through College life.
• Collaborate with staff, students, families, feeder schools and external partners.
• Mentor student leaders and contribute to a positive, inclusive school community.

Education

Bachelor of Teaching/Education

Master of Teaching

Job description

6d ago , from Catholic Education Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn

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.