Religious Education Coordinator

Catholic Education, Diocese of Wagga Wagga; Griffith City; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Petrol allowance

Relocation assistance

Retention incentive

Employee assistance program

Salary packaging

Professional development

Leadership support

Fitness Passport

Job summary

Marian Catholic College, Griffith seeks an experienced Religious Education Coordinator to lead curriculum delivery and strengthen faith formation within the school community. The role is a permanent teaching position with a coordinator assignment, commencing 27 January 2027.

You will work with the leadership team, parish and wider community to guide teaching and learning, support staff development, and reinforce the Catholic identity and mission of the College.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience in Religious Education
• Experience implementing diocesan curriculum
• Ability to lead teaching and learning improvements

Responsibilities

• Lead the Religious Education curriculum delivery and development
• Foster Catholic identity and evangelising mission
• Build staff capability through professional learning
• Use data to inform teaching, learning and improvement
• Collaborate with clergy, families and community to enhance faith formation

Skills

Curriculum leadership

Data-driven instruction

Staff development

Community engagement

Catholic identity

Education

NESA Accreditation

Job description

• Relocation Assistance via Muval if relocating >100km

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)
• Relocation Assistance via Muval if relocating >100km
• 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

Applications must address the selection criteria outlined in the Applicant Information Pack to be considered.

Applications close 5pm AEST Friday 25th September.

All employment offers are subject to pre-employment screening checks and CEDWW 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"