Religious Education Coordinator

Overview

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Mater Dei Primary Wagga Wagga is located in the tranquil surroundings of Lake Albert. Our community is built on the Wagga Wagga Catholic Charter pillars of welcome, faith, service, and learning, offering students a holistic, faith-based education that nurtures their spiritual, intellectual, physical and emotional growth. Our Religious Education Framework fosters a sense of awe and wonder and is embedded in our daily life to ensure we are "one in spirit."

Your New Role

The position of the Religious Education Coordinator (REC) is a senior leadership role that exists to support the Principal in implementing the mission and vision of the school, to support growth in faith and improvement in learning for students. The REC has the delegated responsibility for the leadership, coordination and supervision of learning and teaching in Religious Education. In sharing the leadership of Catholic Life, Education and Mission, the REC is required to have a well-developed capacity to take forward the evangelising mission of Catholic schools within the Diocese of Wagga Wagga.

Position Description attached here.

What We Can Offer

• Temporary Religious Education Coordinator and Permanent Teaching position
• Commencing January 2026
• Access to Salary Packaging (Maxxia is our Salary Packaging Provider)
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program
• Discounted Bupa Health insurance
• Salary determined by NESA Accreditation and Teaching Service plus Coordinator 2 Allowance ($19,552 per annum)
• Coordinator appointments are 5 years full-time with the option of an additional 5 years subject to ongoing successful performance reviews

Essential Criteria

• Postgraduate academic qualifications additional to initial teacher training
• As an employee with CEDWW you are expected to lead and promote the mission and vision of Catholic Education
• Demonstrates a sound understanding of and commitment to Catholic Education and regularly participates in the sacramental life of the Church
• Accreditation for Senior Leadership in a Catholic School (Category E) or working towards Accreditation
• NESA Accreditation at Proficient Status or beyond
• Current Driver's Licence
• Current Working With Children Check
• Successful candidate to undertake National Criminal History Check
• Three referees, one of which must be your current employer and your current Parish Priest; references checked prior to shortlisting

Skills and Experience

• Recent school or system Leadership experience
• Highly developed communication skills in a range of forums and media
• Knowledge and understanding of teaching and learning pedagogies, curriculum and practice
• Ability to think critically, strategically and operationally, implementing a structured cycle of improvement initiatives
• Strong relational skills across a range of circumstances
• Ability to understand, interpret and analyse data relevant to scope of practice
• Experience in management of budgets and understanding of relevant policy and governance procedures

Applications & Enquiries

If you are interested in this position and would like further information, please contact Sandra Harvey at harveya3@ww.catholic.edu.au or recruitment@ww.catholic.edu.au. Please include three referees with your application, one of which must be your Parish Priest. CEDWW will conduct the reference checks prior to shortlisting. You may be required to complete a Pre-Employment Declaration as part of CEDWW recruitment requirements. All employment offers are contingent upon successful pre-employment screening.

Applications close on Monday 6 October 2025.

Equal Opportunity and Safety

CEDWW is committed to the safety, wellbeing and protection of all children and young people in our care. CEDWW is an equal opportunity employer. All recruitment and selection decisions are based on merit and we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, as well as people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds.

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