Senior Religious Education Coordinator

Salary Range:
$149,107 plus superannuation

Employment Status:
Full-time

Eligibility:
Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident

Start Date:
January 2026, Term One

About St Mary MacKillop College
St Mary MacKillop College is Canberra's largest secondary school, operating across two campuses: Years 7 to 9 at our Padua Campus in Wanniassa, and Years 10 to 12 at our St Peter's Campus in Isabella Plains. As part of the Catholic Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn Education Limited (CECG), we are connected to a wider network of 56 Catholic schools and nine Early Learning Centres across the region. Our diverse and talented teaching staff brings a wealth of experience and expertise from many different backgrounds, creating a friendly and supportive environment that enriches learning. We offer a wide range of curriculum options, excellent facilities, and numerous co-curricular opportunities. At MacKillop, we provide staff with pathways to leadership, access to professional learning and wellbeing programs, flexible working arrangements, and support for those transitioning from primary to secondary teaching. We are proud of our inclusive, welcoming community and our strong culture of quality teaching and learning, committed to providing a safe and supportive environment where every student can thrive.

About The Role
The Senior Religious Education Coordinator (REC) is a key member of the Curriculum Leadership Team, reporting to the Principal through the Assistant Principal, Academic Care. This position provides strategic and academic leadership within the Religious Education faculty, ensuring excellence in teaching, learning, assessment, and reporting for Year 10 Religious Education and Years 11 and 12 Studies of Religion in line with the Board of Senior Secondary Studies (BSSS) framework. The Senior REC leads and supports staff in curriculum design, development, and implementation, maintaining a strong focus on student learning, compliance, and academic growth. Based at the St Peter's Campus (Years 10–12), the successful candidate will demonstrate outstanding teaching capability, deep curriculum expertise, and a passion for advancing Religious Education across the senior years.

Benefits And Opportunities

• 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

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Teaching or Master of Teaching
• Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) clearance
• 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 are due to complete Accreditation E in accordance with the Accreditation to Work, Teach and Lead in Catholic Education, Canberra and Goulburn 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. 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.

Position-specific queries:
Please contact Lachlan McNicol on or via email

Application queries:
Please contact the Recruitment team on or via email