Mission and Ministry Coordinator

Salary Range: $149,107 plus superannuation. Employment Status: Full-time. Eligibility: Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident. Start Date: Tuesday, 27 January 2026.

About St John Paul II College

St John Paul II College (JPC) is a Catholic, co-educational secondary school serving families in the north of Canberra that strives for excellence in teaching offering students every opportunity for success in their learning. Teachers at JPC are provided structured professional learning opportunities including a focus on offering students an excellent education through the implementation of the Science of Learning as expressed through Catholic Education Canberra and Goulburn's Catalyst program. Teachers at JPC benefit from recent timetabling changes including an increase in explicit teaching time and focus on routines to maximise student engagement. Staff are located in Faculty-based staffrooms to promote a focus on the delivery of quality teaching and learning programs. All staff have access to Flourish, a system-wide dedicated People Wellbeing Program offering in-time support.

• The Mission and Ministry Coordinator is a vital member of the School Leadership Team, responsible for leading and nurturing the spiritual life of the school community.
• Provide Christ-centred leadership through faith formation, prayer, liturgy, and social justice initiatives in collaboration with the Principal and Religious Education Coordinator.
• Build staff capacity to embed Catholic perspectives across learning areas, while modelling contemporary, evidence-based practices in Religious Education.
• Serve as a practising Catholic and visible faith leader who fosters strong relationships with staff, students, families, and parish communities, inspiring a culture of collaboration, service, and ongoing formation.

• 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.

• Bachelor of Teaching or Master of Teaching
• Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) registration
• Teacher Quality Institute (TQI) registration

• To teach and lead Religious Education in a Catholic school, you must:
• 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
• 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

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.

Please contact Nicola Griebon at 02 6163 4800 or via email nicola.grieb@cg.catholic.edu.au.
Application queries: Please contact the Recruitment team on 02 6234 5427 or via email recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au.