Catholic Education Leader

2 weeks ago


Canberra, ACT, Australia Catholic Education Archdiocese of Canberra & Goulburn Full time
About the Role

The Catholic Education Archdiocese of Canberra & Goulburn is seeking a highly skilled and dedicated individual to fill the position of Liturgy and Mission Coordinator. This role is a key part of our team, responsible for fostering the religious and spiritual life of our College community.

As a Liturgy and Mission Coordinator, you will be responsible for guiding staff, students, and families in nurturing and promoting the school's Catholic ethos. This will involve leading the College community through strengthening the partnership between the College and local parishes, and engaging students in the life, mission, and work of the Catholic faith community.

You will work closely with the College Chaplain and Religious Education Coordinators to lead and facilitate a range of communal prayer and liturgical experiences. This will include developing and implementing key religious events such as Masses, liturgies, and the annual Staff Spirituality day.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead the spiritual life and spiritual development of the school community.
  • Collaboratively develop, facilitate, and promote Christ-centered faith formation, prayer, and liturgical experiences and opportunities for staff, students, and parents ensuring respect, dignity, and engagement.
  • Articulate the College Vision through opportunities appropriate to this role such as campus and whole College Masses, assemblies, staff meetings, information evenings, the Newsletter, liturgies, and other celebrations.
  • Build the capacity of staff to animate the Religious Life of the School.
  • In the spirit of Mary MacKillop, collaboratively develop, facilitate, and promote the school's Catholic social justice and Catholic charitable works initiatives, including establishing relationships with service organisations beyond the school.
  • Encourage the continuing personal, spiritual, and professional development of staff.
  • Build the capacity of teachers and support colleagues to embed Catholic perspectives across all subject areas.
  • Continue to develop appropriate ways for the recognition and honouring of faith diversity within our community.
  • Embed collaborative practices in the school, implementing professional dialogue within the school that is informed by feedback, analysis of current research and practice to improve the Religious Life of the School.
  • Ensure the integration of the spiritual development of students in pastoral care policies.
  • Work closely with priests and the parish community to foster strong relationships with all parish agencies.

Qualifications:

  • Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) and/or Working with Children's Check (WWCC) registration.
  • Teaching Quality Institute (TQI) registration and/or NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) accreditation.
  • Must have completed, be due to complete or a willingness to complete Accreditation D and E, according to the Accreditation to work, teach, and lead in a Catholic School Policy.

Selection Criteria:

  1. Clearly articulate the aims of Catholic education and the evangelising mission of Catholic schools.
  2. Lead and build capacity of staff to animate the Religious Life of the School.
  3. Lead and build capacity of staff to provide Christ-centered faith formation, prayer, and liturgical experiences.
  4. Collaboratively develop, facilitate, and promote student and staff retreat programs, including the Staff Spirituality Day.
  5. Evaluate, analyse, and use data to inform future strategic planning in the Religious Life of the School.
  6. Effectively communicate with a variety of stakeholders to build strong relationships.
  7. Collaboratively develop, facilitate, and promote the school's Catholic social justice, charitable works, and outreach initiatives.

Please refer to the position description for in-depth details regarding the position duties, criteria, and skill set required.

Other Eligibility Criteria:

  • You must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident to be eligible to apply for this position.
  • Appointment is subject to satisfactory employment screening for child-related employment in accordance with CECG 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. The appointment of successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory employment screening for child-related employment in accordance with CE policy.

For further information about the School please visit our website. Information about the Catholic Education Archdiocese of Canberra & Goulburn can be accessed here.

Position-specific queries: Please contact Michael Lee on 02 6209 0100 or via email michael.lee@mackillop.act.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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