Religious Education Coordinator

Religious Education Coordinator

Merici College, Braddon (see more jobs from this school)

Braddon, ACT

Coordinator

Teaching Subject: Religious Studies / Studies of Religion

Contract Type: Contract Position Full Time

Applications Close: 8 March 2026

Lead Religious Education programs, support staff development, and foster strong partnerships within the school and parish community.

Salary: $149,107 plus superannuation  
Employment Status: Full-time | One Term Contract  
Eligibility: Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident  
Start Date: Monday, 20 April 2026, Term Two  

About Merici College

At Merici College, you’ll join a vibrant community dedicated to supporting your professional growth and building upon your skills and expertise. Our Mission Statement is at the heart of everything we do: we empower women to love life, have hope, be faithful, and build futures that are more wondrous than they dare to dream. As an all-girls school for Years 7 to 12, Merici College proudly offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (Years 11 to 12) and the Middle Years Programme (Years 7 to 10). Joining our team means contributing to a culture of excellence where innovative programs and teaching practices inspire students to achieve their full potential academically, spiritually, and socially.

About the Role

The Religious Education Leader is a senior leadership role working alongside the Principal and Leadership Team to provide educational and spiritual direction across the school. As a practising Catholic, you will strengthen the school’s Christ‑centred culture, support teachers in delivering high‑quality Religious Education, and ensure Catholic perspectives are embedded throughout the curriculum. You will lead professional learning, faith formation, and community partnerships to support the mission and wellbeing of staff, students, and families.

This appointment is temporary to replace an employee who is on leave or secondment.

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

• Bachelor of Teaching or Master of Teaching
• Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) registration
• Teacher Quality Institute (TQI) registration
• Be a practising Catholic, connected to a parish or other worshipping community
• Must be a qualified Teacher with a minimum of five years’ experience
• Provide a reference from a current Parish Priest; and
• 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.

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 in accordance with CECG policy.

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.     

For further information about the School please visit our website. Information about the Catholic Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn Education Limited (CECG) can be accessed here.

Position-specific queries: Please contact Kathleen GARVIE on 02 6243 4100 or via email kathleen.garvie@cg.catholic.edu.au.  
Application queries:  Please contact the Recruitment team on 02 6234 5427 or via email recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au.

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