Religious Education Coordinator
Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Full Time
Applications Close: 8 September 2025
Lead faith formation and ethical learning, guiding curriculum, liturgies, and social justice initiatives. You foster a school culture where students grow in compassion, respect, and integrity.
<p><strong>Salary</strong>: $149,107 full-time equivalent plus superannuation<br><strong>Employment Status</strong>: Full-time <br><strong>Eligibility</strong>: Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident<br><strong>Start Date</strong>: Negotiable </p>
<p><strong>About St Thomas the Apostle Primary</strong></p>
<p>St Thomas the Apostle Primary School believes in a strong partnership between home and school. Staff are highly enthusiastic to enhance the holistic development of students under their care. Through linking core curriculum areas, the staff community strives for relevance and authenticity for their teaching and learning programs to assist the children to develop skills for an enriching, active and purposeful future. </p>
<p><strong>About the Role </strong></p>
<p>The Religious Education Coordinator is entrusted with leading the spiritual and ethical formation of the school community. The Religious Education Coordinator oversees the delivery of a rich and engaging curriculum that not only explores faith traditions but also encourages students to think critically about values, purpose, and moral responsibility. The role is also responsible for guiding liturgies, social justice initiatives, and faith-based programs, to shape a school culture where students are empowered to live with compassion, respect, and integrity.</p>
<p><strong>Benefits and Opportunities </strong></p>
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<li>Extensive training in our high-quality professional learning program, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://catalyst.cg.catholic.edu.au/">Catalyst</a> </li>
<li>Access to curriculum resources that support evidence-based, high-impact teaching practice </li>
<li>24 weeks of paid parental leave (maternity/adoption) </li>
<li>Up to 14 weeks of paid parental leave (paternity/non-initial primary carer leave) </li>
<li>Support for professional development and study opportunities </li>
<li>Access our People Wellbeing Program, Flourish </li>
<li>Opportunities to transfer to other schools within the Archdiocese across ACT and NSW to support lifestyle choice</li>
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<p><strong>Qualifications </strong></p>
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<li>Bachelor of Teaching or Master of Teaching</li>
<li>Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) registration </li>
<li>Teacher Quality Institute (TQI) registration</li>
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<p><strong>Eligibility Criteria</strong></p>
<p>An applicant must:</p>
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<li>Be a practicing Catholic; </li>
<li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://publicstorage.dc2.pageuppeople.com/832/ClientPublicFile/bf83816e-72b6-4a71-9926-0aa4882184c8.docx">Provide a reference from a current Parish Priest</a>; and </li>
<li>Have completed or be due to complete Accreditation E in accordance with the Accreditation to Work, Teach and Lead in Catholic Education, Canberra and Goulburn Policy. </li>
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<p><strong>Application Process </strong></p>
<p>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 in accordance with CECG policy.<br><br>
CECG is committed to workforce diversity and creating inclusive workplaces. We welcome applications from suitable candidates from all diversity groups to support our system of schools and early learning centres in delivering quality education outcomes for the students in our care.</p>
<p>For further information about the School please visit our <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.sttap.act.edu.au/">website.</a> Information about the Catholic Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn Education Limited (CECG) can be accessed <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://cg.catholic.edu.au/">here</a>. </p>
<p><strong>Position-specific queries</strong>: Please contact Ursula Jamieson on 02 6231 4144 or via email <a href="mailto:<a href='mailto:ursula.jamieson@cg.catholic.edu.au?subject=Religious%20Education%20Coordinator%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29'>ursula.jamieson@cg.catholic.edu.au</a>?subject=Religious%20Education%20Coordinator%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29"></a><a href="mailto:ursula.jamieson@cg.catholic.edu.au?subject=Religious%20Education%20Coordinator%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29">ursula.jamieson@cg.catholic.edu.au</a> <br><strong>Application queries</strong>:鈥疨lease contact the Recruitment team on 02 6234 5427 or via email <a href="mailto:<a href='mailto:recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au?subject=Religious%20Education%20Coordinator%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29'>recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au</a>?subject=Religious%20Education%20Coordinator%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29"></a><a href="mailto:recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au?subject=Religious%20Education%20Coordinator%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29">recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au</a>. <br><br>
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<p> <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://careers.pageuppeople.com/832/cw/en/PositionDescriptionDocument/505741/religious-education-coordinator">Applicant Information Pack</a></p>