STEM Coordinator (0.5)

Catholic Education, Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn; Canberra; On-site; AUD 131,000 - 161,000; Full time

Job summary

St Mary MacKillop College, Canberra's largest secondary school, is seeking a STEM Coordinator to lead STEM and digital technologies across two campuses in Wanniassa and Isabella Plains. The role reports to the Principal via the Assistant Principal Academic Care and focuses on developing an innovative curriculum and high-quality teaching.

The successful candidate will bring strong leadership, professional communication, and a commitment to excellence in STEM education within the Catholic

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 is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a team of STEM and digital technologies teachers.
• Develop and deliver an innovative and rigorous STEM curriculum.
• Model professionalism and communicate a vision of excellence.
• Support curriculum leadership and quality learning outcomes for students.

Education

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

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 in Wanniassa, 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 Learning Centres across 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

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.

Position-specific queries: Lachlan McNicol on 02 6209 0124 or via email [e-mail].
Application queries: Recruitment Team on 02 6234 5427 or via email [e-mail].