STEM Coordinator (0.5)

Catholic Education; Canberra; Hybrid; AUD 131,000 - 161,000; Full time

Job summary

St Mary MacKillop College in Canberra seeks a STEM Coordinator to lead the faculty and develop an innovative, rigorous curriculum across Years 7–12. The role reports to the Principal via the Assistant Principal Academic Care and involves guiding a team of STEM and digital technologies teachers.

This full-time position emphasizes collegial leadership, professional learning, and a strong commitment to quality learning outcomes in a Catholic education setting.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead STEM and digital technologies teachers to deliver an innovative curriculum.
• Support colleagues with curriculum leadership and learning outcomes.

Skills

Leadership

Curriculum development

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor/Master of Teaching

Job description

Salary Range:$146,045 plus superannuation
Employment Status:Full-time
Eligibility:Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident
Start Date:Monday, 25 January 2026, 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 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 on 026234 5427 or via email [e-mail].