Religious Education Coordinator

Catholic Education Diocese of Wollongong; Moss Vale; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

St Paul’s Catholic Primary School, Moss Vale, seeks a Religious Education Coordinator to lead the Catholic life, vision and strategic priorities of the school. The role includes coordinating and supervising Religious Education and advancing the evangelising mission of Catholic education within the Diocese of Wollongong.

You will work with staff, families and the local church to strengthen learning, faith formation and community engagement while meeting accreditation requirements and safeguarding

Qualifications

• Gives witness to the faith and contributes to the Catholic life and culture of the school community.
• Builds a learning culture of shared responsibility for quality teaching and student learning growth, informed by data.
• Leads change and improvement to enhance learning for all students, especially in Religious Education.
• Develops and maintains positive partnerships with students, families and carers, the local church and the wider school community.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of the Catholic life of the school, its vision, mission and strategic priorities.
• Coordinate and supervise teaching and learning in Religious Education.
• Contribute to the management of the school and to the evangelising mission of Catholic schools within the Diocese of Wollongong.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Oral and written communication

Team collaboration

Organisational skills

Education

Accreditation for Senior Leadership in a Catholic School (Category E)

NESA Accreditation at Proficient Teacher level or above

Job description

The Executive Director of Schools, Diocese of Wollongong, invites applications from suitably experienced educators for this significant leadership position at St Paul's Catholic Primary School, Moss Vale commencing 28 January 2027.

The Religious Education Coordinator shares responsibility for the development of the Catholic life of the school, leadership of its vision, mission and strategic priorities and contribution to the management of the school. The Religious Education Coordinator has delegated responsibility for the coordination and supervision of teaching and learning in Religious Education with a well-developed capacity to take forward the evangelising mission of Catholic schools within the Diocese of Wollongong.

ESSENTIAL SELECTION CRITERIA

To be considered for this position, you will be able to demonstrate you are an effective educator who:

• Gives witness to the faith and contributes to the Catholic life and culture of the school community.
• Builds a learning culture of shared responsibility for quality teaching and student learning growth, informed by data.
• Builds capacity through their own professional development and supporting staff by providing access to effective continual professional learning opportunities and giving regular feedback.
• Leads change and improvement to enhance learning for all students, especially in Religious Education.
• Develops and maintains positive partnerships with students, families and carers, the local church and the wider school community.

GENERAL CAPABILITIES applicable to the role:

• Well-developed interpersonal skills.
• Well-developed oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Strong organisational skills.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Accreditation for Senior Leadership in a Catholic School (Category E) in accordance with the ‘Accreditation to Work, Teach and Lead in Systemic Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Wollongong’ policy (or a commitment to acquiring within a 5 year period).
• NESA Accreditation at Proficient Teacher level or above.

WORKING WITH CHILDREN CLEARANCE

This role is classified as a child related work and therefore we require a working with children clearance to be completed prior to your commencement with us.

POSITION APPLICATION

Applicants are to complete an online application briefly addressing the essential criteria.

To confidentially discuss your application or general interest in this position please contact Anna Jones, Team Leader - Leadership and Professional Growth on 0448 884 092.

Closing date: 8 November 2026 at 11:55pm

Catholic Education Diocese of Wollongong is unwavering in our commitment to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. This is at the heart of everything we do.

Every child has the right to be informed, heard, respected, empowered and to feel safe.

As school communities and as individuals, we commit to keeping children and young people safe, and to work together with them to create cultures that honour dignity and enrich wellbeing.