Science Coordinator

MacKillop; Canberra; On-site; AUD 139,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Catalyst training

Curriculum resources

Parental leave 24 weeks

Parental leave 14 weeks

Professional development

FLOURISH wellbeing program

Transfer opportunities

Job summary

St Mary MacKillop College Canberra invites applications for a Science Coordinator to lead and inspire a team of science teachers across two campuses. The role focuses on delivering an innovative and rigorous science curriculum while modelling professional practice and collegial leadership.

The successful candidate will strengthen curriculum leadership, support inclusive learning, and collaborate with school leaders to elevate student outcomes and engagement in science.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Teaching or Master of Teaching required.
• WWVP clearance required.
• TQI registration required.
• Accreditation to Work, Teach and Lead in Catholic Education required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise science faculty to develop innovative, rigorous curriculum.
• Collaborate with staff to improve teaching and learning outcomes in science.
• Model and promote professional practice and professional development.
• Communicate effectively with leadership to support student success.

Education

Bachelor of Teaching/Education or Master of Teaching

Tools

WWVP clearance

TQI registration

Catholic Education accreditation

Job description

Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Full Time

Applications Close: 8 November 2026

Join St Mary MacKillop College as a Science Coordinator and lead a passionate team of educators committed to excellence, inclusive learning, and empowering students for the future.

Salary Range: $154,326 plus superannuation
Employment Status: Full-time
Eligibility: Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident
Start Date: Monday, 25 January 2027, Term One

About St Mary MacKillop College

St Mary MacKillop College is Canberra’s largest secondary school, operating across two campuses: Years 7 to 9 at our Padua Campus inWanniassa, and Years 10 to 12 at our St Peter’s Campus in Isabella Plains. As part of the Catholic Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn Education Limited (CECG), we are connected to a wider network of 56 Catholic schools and nine Early LearningCentresacross the region. Our diverse and talented teaching staff brings a wealth of experience and expertise from various backgrounds, creating a friendly and supportive environment that enriches the learning experience. We offer a wide range of curriculum options, excellent facilities, and numerous co-curricular opportunities. At MacKillop, we provide staff with pathways to leadership, access to professional learning and wellbeing programs, flexible working arrangements, and support for those transitioning from primary to secondary teaching. We are proud of our inclusive and welcoming community, as well as our strong culture of quality teaching and learning, which is committed to providing a safe and supportive environment where every student can thrive.

About the Role

The Science Coordinator is a member of the Curriculum Leadership Team responsible to the Principal through the Assistant Principal Academic Care for the leadership of their faculty, in accordance with College policies. The Science Coordinator leads and supervises a team of committed teachers in the development and delivery of an innovative and rigorous curriculum. The successful applicant will bring professionalism and positivity in communicating and modelling a vision of excellence. We are seeking an energetic and collaborative leader, with effective skills to support the development of colleagues, curriculum leadership and quality learning outcomes for students. The successful candidate will bring excellent teaching skills as well as exceptional knowledge of Science curriculum.

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 clearance (WWVP)
• ACT Teacher Quality Institute (TQI) registration
• Accreditation to Work, Teach and Lead in Catholic Education, Canberra and Goulburn Policy

Application Process

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 the website. Information about the CACGELcan be accessed here .

Affiliation: Catholic
Teaching Level: Secondary
Gender: Coed

2078 Students
169 TeachingStaff
66 Non-Teaching Staff