Religious Education Coordinator

Catholic Education, Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn; West Wyalong; On-site; AUD 84,000 - 141,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Recruitment bonus of $20,000 paid in 3

Relocation assistance up to $3,000

Job summary

St Mary’s War Memorial Primary School in West Wyalong seeks a Religious Education Coordinator to lead the spiritual formation of students and oversee an engaging faith-based curriculum.

You will guide liturgies, support social justice initiatives and foster a school culture of compassion, respect, and integrity within a Catholic learning community.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Teaching or Master of Teaching required.
• NSW Working With Children Check (WWCC) required.
• NESA accreditation required.

Responsibilities

• Lead spiritual and ethical formation of the school community.
• Oversee delivery of faith-based curriculum and programs.
• Guide liturgies and social justice initiatives.
• Help shape school culture focused on compassion and integrity.

Education

Bachelor of Teaching

Master of Teaching

Job description

Salary Range: $83,872 to $141,422 plus superannuation. Salary is determined based on years of teaching service.

Allowance: $20,139 NSW Coordinator 2 allowance

Employment Status: Full-time

Eligibility: Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident

Start Date: Negotiable

About St Mary's War Memorial School

St Mary’s War Memorial Primary School is a Catholic co-educational school in West Wyalong where students and their families are at the heart of the school. St Mary's aims to develop a faith-filled Catholic learning community of hope, joy, wonder, and peace where all are welcome and inspired to grow to their potential.

West Wyalong is located at the crossroads of the Newell andMid Westernhighways. The beautifulRiverina region of southern NSW, comes with country charm to spare. The town of West Wyalong was founded in the gold rush of the late 1800s and has a strong agricultural heritage growing most of NSW's cereal crop. Explore the heritage, follow walking and cycling trails, discoverlocal art legends, take part in a range of events throughout the year and enjoy all the benefits of country hospitality.

About The Role

As a Religious Education Coordinator, you are entrusted with leading the spiritual and ethical formation of the school community. You oversee the delivery of a rich and engaging curriculum that not only explores faith traditions but also encourages students to think critically about values, purpose, and moral responsibility. Through guiding liturgies, social justice initiatives, and faith-based programs, you help shape a school culture where students are empowered to live with compassion, respect, and integrity.

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 our People Wellbeing Program, Flourish
• Opportunities to transfer to other schools within the Archdiocese across ACT and NSW to support lifestyle choice
• Recruitment bonus of $20,000 paid in three instalments
• Financial assistance for relocation purposes up to $3,000

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Teaching or Master of Teaching
• NSW Working With Children Check (WWCC)
• NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) accreditation

An Applicant Must

• Be a practicing Catholic;
• Provide a reference from a current Parish Priest; and
• Have completed or be due to complete Accreditation E in accordance with the Accreditation to Work, Teach and Lead in Catholic Education, Canberra and Goulburn Policy.

Position-specific queries

Please contact Damian Collins on 02 6972 3003 or via email [e-mail].