Family Educator - Fairfield

Family Educator - Fairfield

Sydney Catholic Schools (see more jobs from this school)

Sydney, NSW

Chaplains / Pastoral Care

Contract Type: Contract Position Part Time (0.60 FTE)

Applications Close: 18 November 2025

Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School Fairfield

Start Date: Tuesday, 27 January 2026

Application Closing Date: Tuesday, 18 November 2025

Employment Type: Part-Time (0.6 FTE 45.6 hours per fortnight), Temporary

About the Role

We are currently seeking a Family Educator to join Sydney Catholic Schools (SCS) across the Sydney Archdiocese. This pivotal role is part of the Mission and Identity team and works closely with SCS Church Engagement Officers.

The Family Educator will primarily work in partnership with a range of stakeholders: the principal, parents, the parish priest, parish staff, the Religious Education Coordinator and a range of church agencies and organisations.

As a significant contributor to the religious leadership of the school within the Catholic school system, the Family Educator is required to be adaptable, creative and able to customise their work to meet the specific needs of the community.

Why Work for Sydney Catholic Schools

Joining SCS means being part of NSW's largest Catholic education community, with over 145 schools and 74,000 students. We offer job mobility, career diversity, and extensive professional development programs. We offer:

• attractive remuneration package
• salary packaging of up to $15,900 annually
• up to 25% discount on school fees for parents of SCS students
• ongoing training and development opportunities
• discounts on gym classes and memberships, activewear, healthy meals, and wellbeing products
• generous Employee Referral Program.

About You

The successful candidate for this position will demonstrate:

• strong and active commitment to the practice of the Catholic Faith
• experience in parish/pastoral ministry, such as but not limited to Sacramental programme, family/children's liturgy, baptismal group, prayer groups, etc
• ability to articulate an understanding of the evangelising and catechising mission of the Catholic Church
• ability to present church doctrine and scripture in the appropriate context of time, place and culture
• competency and creativity in initiating, organising and facilitating a range of opportunities and forums to connect/reconnect and engage parents and families with the religious life of the school and parish
• highly developed interpersonal, communication and presentation skills
• highly developed time management and organisational skills
• commitment to participate in and contribute to a formation program facilitated by the Sydney Catholic Schools Central Office
• a strategic outlook and understands the school within the broader educational, ecclesial and communal context
• refined project management skills to deliver agreed initiatives in a timely and effective manner.

You will have attained:

• completion of relevant tertiary qualifications, preferably at Diploma or Degree level.

Application Process

Click 'Apply' to submit your application, including:

• current CV & cover letter
• academic transcripts
• referees, including your current employer/principal (where applicable) and your last employer and a Parish Priest Reference.

For internal employees, apply via the 'Careers' tile in Employee Self Service.

For any enquiries, please contact the Mission and Identity team by emailing mi.appointments@scs.catholic.edu.au.

Statement of Commitment to Child Safety

Click here to access SCS' Statement of Commitment to Child Safety and join us in creating a culture of child safety and wellbeing.

Working With Children Check (WWCC)

This role is classified as child-related work and therefore requires a WWCC clearance prior to commencement of employment.

SCS welcomes and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and candidates with diverse backgrounds.

Sydney Catholic Schools (see more jobs from this school)

Sydney, NSW

https://sydcatholicschools.nsw.edu.au/

Affiliation: Catholic

Teaching Level: Not applicable

'Sydney Catholic Schools (SCS) continues to be a thriving and growing contemporary educational community with 147 Catholic primary and secondary schools, more than 71,000 current students, 10,000 staff and a large alumni community. We consider our local parishes to be the cornerstone of our local communities, which is why each parish has access to proud and affordable local Catholic schools which lay the foundation on which to build an even stronger future for our faith.