Religious Education Coordinator

Join to apply for the Religious Education Coordinator role at Catholic Education, Diocese of Wagga Wagga

St Josephs Primary, Leeton St Joseph's Primary School, Leeton is a place where our goal each day is for your child to find our school a place of faith, friendship, joy, discovery, challenge and learning. The dedicated and committed staff members of St Joseph's Primary school are aware of the special privilege they share with you in the education of your child. We recognise that children learn at different rates and in different ways. Therefore we provide learning experiences that are child centred, differentiated, relevant and meaningful. As a result, St Joseph's boasts a fine history of academic excellence.

About Leeton: Leeton, in the heart of Australia\'s food bowl, is at the centre of the most productive region in the country. Leeton is a friendly town with rich heritage, diverse agriculture and renowned country hospitality.

Why Work for Catholic Education Diocese of Wagga Wagga? Catholic Education, Diocese of Wagga Wagga (CEDWW) serves twenty-four primary schools, five secondary colleges and two boardings. We are a vibrant Catholic education community committed to providing quality education in a supportive environment where students grow academically, socially, and spiritually. We support employees with career opportunities and professional development.

Your New Role
The position of the Religious Education Coordinator (REC) is a senior leadership role that supports the Principal in implementing the mission and vision of the school, and in growing faith and learning for students. The REC leads and coordinates learning and teaching in Religious Education and shares in leadership of Catholic Life, Education and Mission to advance the evangelising mission of Catholic schools within the Diocese of Wagga Wagga.

What We Can Offer

• Temporary Religious Education Coordinator and Full-time Permanent Teaching position
• Role commencing on 27 January 2026
• Salary determined by NESA Accreditation and Teaching Service plus Coordinator 1 Allowance ($9,779 per year)
• Relocation Assistance via Muval if relocating >100km
• Retention Incentive ($5,000 per annum for the first four years)
• Petrol Allowance: $2,000 per annum (pro‑rata) if travelling >50km (one‑way)
• Discounted Bupa Health insurance
• Salary Packaging
• Access to Employee Assistance Program through THRIVE Psychology
• Coordinator appointments are 5 years full-time with potential for a further 5 years based on performance reviews

Essential Criteria

• Postgraduate academic qualifications in addition to initial teacher training
• 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, including your current employer and your Parish Priest; references checked prior to shortlisting

Skills And Experience

• Recent school or system leadership experience
• Strong communication skills across forums and media
• Knowledge of teaching, curriculum and assessment practices
• Ability to think critically, strategically and operationally to drive improvement
• High level of relational skills
• Ability to analyse data relevant to scope of practice
• Experience in budget management and governance procedures

Applications and Enquiries

If you are interested in this position, please contact Sandra Harvey via email at harveya3 at ww.catholic.edu.au or by phone on 0419 314 002. Submit a digital copy of your resume and a cover letter addressing the selection criteria to recruitment at ww.catholic.edu.au. Include three referees, one of whom must be your Parish Priest. All employment offers are contingent upon pre-employment checks. Applications close on Wednesday 17 September 2025.

Note: If applying from interstate, you will need to be Accredited to teach in NSW.