Year Coordinator

Catholic Education, Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn; Canberra; On-site; AUD 139,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Catalyst training

Curriculum resources

Paid parental leave (24 weeks)

Parental leave (up to 14 weeks)

Professional development

Flourish wellbeing program

Internal transfers across ACT/NSW

Job summary

St Francis Xavier College in Canberra is seeking a Year Coordinator (7–12) to lead a year group with a focus on pastoral care and student wellbeing. This temporary role will support the College leadership team and report to the Assistant Principal and Principal, aligning with the College’s mission.

Starting 25 January 2027, the appointment is a full-time 12-month contract with eligibility for family-friendly benefits and professional development opportunities within the Archdiocese.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master of Teaching is required.
• WWVP clearance is required.
• TQI registration is required.
• Accreditation as per CACGEL policy is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert leadership of a year group with pastoral care and student wellbeing.
• Lead as part of the College Leadership team reporting to the Assistant Principal and Principal.

Education

Bachelor of Teaching

Master of Teaching

WWVP clearance

TQI registration

Accreditation under Catholic Education policy

Job description

Salary Range: $154,326 plus superannuation
Employment Status: Full-time | 12 month contract
Eligibility: Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident
Start Date: 25 January 2027

About St Francis Xavier College

St Francis Xavier College is a large 7 -12 comprehensive Catholic secondary school which has served the people of Canberra for nearly 50 years. We are dedicated to a learning culture of innovation and excellence and in supporting our students to become confident, curious and resilient learners, and as such have become a destination school in the Belconnen region.

About the Role

The Year Coordinator plays a vital role in the College and will be committed to the vision of the College ‘Living the truth, leading with courage, learning for life’ and is invested in and will promote the mission of Catholic Education. Year Coordinators provide expert leadership of a year group and utilise current research, evidence and innovative practice in pastoral care and student wellbeing to meet the needs of our learners 7 -12. As a member of the Leadership team, the Coordinator reports to the Assistant Principal and to the Principal in realising the vision and mission of the College.

This appointment is temporary to replace an employee on leave.

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 choices

Qualifications and Eligibility

• Bachelor of Teaching or Master of Teaching
• ACT Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) clearance
• ACT Teacher Quality Institute (TQI) registration
• Accreditation in accordance with 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.

For further information about the College, please visit our website. Information about CACGEL can be accessed here.

Position-specific queries: Michael Wilkie on 02 6258 1055 or via [e-mail]
Application queries: Recruitment Team on 02 6234 5427 or via [e-mail]