Religious Education Coordinator

anzuk Education; Griffith City; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Supportive diocesan network

Job summary

Marian Catholic College, Griffith is seeking a faith-filled Religious Education Coordinator to lead the RE curriculum and faith formation from January 2027. The successful candidate will guide teaching, staff development and strengthen the Catholic identity within a dynamic secondary school community.

You will collaborate with the leadership team, clergy and families to drive curriculum innovation, analyse student outcomes, and support continuous improvement in Religious Education while

Qualifications

• Experience leading faith-based education and RE programs.
• Ability to build staff capability through professional learning.
• Commitment to Catholic identity and mission in a secondary school.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Religious Education curriculum delivery and ongoing development.
• Guide staff development and collaborative planning across the faculty.
• Analyse student outcomes to inform teaching and improvement strategies.
• Strengthen Catholic identity and mission within the College community.

Skills

RE curriculum leadership

Data-driven improvement

Staff development

Catholic faith formation

Educational leadership

Education

Teaching qualification

NESA Accreditation

Job description

Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Full Time

Applications Close: 25 September 2026

Catholic Education Diocese of Wagga Wagga is seeking a faith-filled and innovative Catholic leader for the role of Religious Education Coordinator (REC) at Marian Catholic College, Griffith.

Commencing for a January 2027 start, the successful applicant will demonstrate a deep commitment to the Catholic faith and play a central role in leading the Religious Education curriculum and fostering the faith formation of students within the school community.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced educator and leader to contribute to a dynamic Catholic secondary school while supporting both student learning and spiritual growth.

About the College
At Marian Catholic College, Griffith, we are committed to providing a high-quality Catholic education that nurtures both academic achievement and faith development. The College promotes a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement, and strong community engagement.

As Religious Education Coordinator (REC), you will lead the Religious Education faculty in implementing the diocesan curriculum and ensuring it remains central to the mission and vision of the school. You will play a key role in guiding teaching and learning, supporting staff development, and strengthening the Catholic identity and mission of the College.

You will work closely with the leadership team, staff, parish and wider community to foster authentic partnerships and support the faith formation of students. This includes contributing to Catholic life, leading curriculum innovation, analysing student outcomes, and driving continuous improvement in Religious Education practice.

Your New Role

As Religious Education Coordinator, you will:

• Lead the delivery and ongoing development of the Religious Education curriculum
• Foster a strong Catholic identity and support the evangelising mission of the school
• Build staff capability through professional learning and collaboration
• Use data and evidence to inform teaching, learning and improvement strategies
• Work with clergy, families and the wider community to enhance faith formation

This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on both educational outcomes and the spiritual life of the College.

Conditions

• Full-Time Position
• Commencing 27 January 2027
• Permanent Teaching Position, Temporary Coordinator Position (3 Years, with the option of another 3 years pending successful performance reviews)
• Salary determined by NESA Accreditation and Teaching Service + Coordinator 2 Allowance ($20,139 per annum)

Incentives

• Petrol Allowance: $2,000 per annum (pro-rata) if travelling >50km (one-way)
• Retention Incentive ($5,000 per annum (pro-rata) for the first four years of employment)

What We Can Offer

• Access to Employee Assistance Program
• Salary packaging opportunities
• Professional development and leadership support within a strong diocesan network
• A collaborative and faith-driven working environment
• Access to Fitness Passport

Affiliation: Catholic
Teaching Level: Secondary
Gender: Coed

687 Students
65 TeachingStaff
36 Non-Teaching Staff

Single School

Marian Catholic College participates in the evangelising mission of the Church to transform the world into the family of God.At Marian Catholic College we aim to create an atmosphere and to teach in such a way that each individual is led to reach his/her full potential. The relationships in our community are characterised by respect for the dignity and uniqueness of each person, by justice, love and sharing.

All employment offers are subject to pre-employment screening checks andCEDWW reserves the right to interview and appoint at any stage during the search process.

CEDWW is committed to the safety, wellbeing and protection of all children and young people in our care and is an equal opportunity employer.

CEDWW is an equal opportunity employer. All recruitment and selection decisions are based solely on merit and we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, as well as people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds