2024 Leadership and Teaching Position: Faith in

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Werribee, Australia MacKillop Catholic Regional College Full time

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**Role Description/Criteria**

MacKillop is a Catholic Coeducational Secondary College with two campuses inspired by the spirit of St Mary of the Cross MacKillop. Set on approximately 20 hectares of beautiful gardens and playing fields, MacKillop is an established College catering for approximately 1750 students from Year 7 through to Year 12 and enjoys an excellent reputation in the local community.

MacKillop is an innovative and contemporary learning community which has exceptional facilities, offers a vibrant curriculum and well-established wellbeing initiatives. Our community invites passionate engagement in lifelong and authentic learning. We respect diversity and are responsive to individual needs. Every member of our community is supported in the pursuit of excellence.

**Faith In Action Leader (POL 2)**

The Faith in Action Leader is one of witness and service to the community. The role includes an evangelising mission to develop and nurture spirituality and faith in the context of a Catholic school in the Josephite Tradition. This person encourages and directs the activities of ritual, student retreat and volunteer programs, service and social justice initiatives which arise from the Gospel imperative to build up the Kingdom of God.

The role of the Faith in Action Leader is to:

- have a thorough knowledge of the Religious Education curriculum so that liturgical, faith and mission initiatives can be addressed within the context of student learning
- have a depth of understanding with regards to the charism of Saint Mary of the Cross MacKillop and the ministry of the Josephite Sisters
- liaise with the Religious Education Learning Leader and Religious Education teachers to raise awareness of Diocesan and Josephite activities which would support participation and/or education in living the MacKillop charism
- provide effective leadership in the development, implementation and evaluation of mission and faith programs for the College
- develop, implement, lead and evaluate student retreat programs within the school
- provide liturgy experiences for the school community on days such as weekly mass, MacKillop Day, Opening School Mass, Reflection Days etc
- allow staff and students to contribute effectively to ritual in school life
- oversee Catholic Social Justice activities at the College such as the conference of St Vincent de Paul, JAMM, Vinnies Winter Appeal etc
- be aware of the initiatives of the Catholic Social Justice Council and work closely with the Social Justice Captains to support their portfolio and to encourage their own formation
- encourage and support both students and staff to become involved with the Mission associated with being a member of the MacKillop Community
- coordinate the volunteers, both students and staff, for timely activities eg. Refugee Tutoring
- support the Association of Josephite Affiliated Secondary Schools (AJASS) and publicise the activities of that association amongst students and staff
- liaise with staff and the relevant groups regarding the needs of the local community
- liaise with local parishes regarding youth involvement
- verify and enhance the currency of the College Website in regard to Faith and Mission
- actively participate in the objectives and activities of the Catholic Identity Team

This position, commencing in 2024, is of 3-year tenure with the successful applicants securing full-time permanent status. All Positions will include a teaching component in the method areas of the successful applicant.
- the prescribed Application for Employment Form
- the prescribed ‘External Application Form for Positions of Leadership’
- current Curriculum Vitae
- covering letter stating:
o the reasons for your interest in this leadership position

o the qualities you will bring to this leadership position

o what goals/targets do you hope to achieve in this leadership position

All successful applicants will:

- have a demonstrated commitment to Catholic education and to the safety and wellbeing of children
- be registered with the Victorian Institute of Teaching or in the process of obtaining registration
- be appropriately qualified
- be able to provide care and support for students whilst supporting and respecting the ethos of the school and its environment.

Applications must be forwarded no later than
**10am on Thursday 31 August 2023 to**:
The Principal

MacKillop College

PO Box 522 WERRIBEE VIC 3030

Tel: (03) 8734 5200

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