STEM Coordinator

Catholic Education; Canberra; Hybrid; AUD 124,000 - 168,000; Full time

Job summary

St Mary MacKillop College in Canberra invites a dynamic STEM Coordinator to lead the STEM and digital technologies faculty, shaping an innovative and rigorous curriculum that drives high-quality student outcomes.

You will join the Curriculum Leadership Team, support colleagues, and promote professional learning and quality teaching. The role is full-time and grounded in Catholic education values.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the STEM and digital technologies team.
• Develop and deliver an innovative, rigorous STEM curriculum.
• Support colleagues in curriculum leadership and professional learning.
• Model excellence in teaching and student outcomes.

Skills

Leadership

Curriculum development

Team coordination

Communication

Education

Bachelor of Teaching/Education or Master of Teaching

WWVP clearance

TQI registration

Catholic Education Accreditation to Work, Teach and Lead

Tools

MS Office

Learning Management System

Job description

Salary Range:$146,045 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 STEM 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 STEM Coordinator is a full time position, leading and supervising a team of committed STEM and digital technologies 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 STEM curriculum.

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

Applicants are required to submit a current resume and a cover letter that addresses the selection criteria as outlined in the Position Description.This position involves working with children.Appointment is subject to satisfactory employment screening for child-related employment.
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 CACGEL can be accessed here.

Position-specific queries

Lachlan McNicol on 02 6209 0124 or via email [e-mail].

Application queries

Recruitment Team on026234 5427or via email [e-mail].