Faith And Spirituality Coordinator

OverviewMacKillop's schools are part of the catholic education system, and we collaborate closely with Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools.
As part of this system, leaders and teachers, working in a catholic school are required to gain accreditation to teach in a Catholic school.
This role will support relevant staff to gain this level of accreditation.
This position will lead and teach across the four Victorian campuses of MacKillop Education.This role will be responsible, in collaboration with senior leaders, for nurturing the faith and spirituality of our students, families and staff, through dialogue, learning and reflection.
As a multi-faith community, we also recognize that some families and staff do not identify with any faith tradition; however, they have a strong spirituality that they seek to nourish and deepen.
Therefore, this role will contribute to building a school community that is safe, respectful and inclusive and where the value and dignity of each person is recognized and celebrated.ResponsibilitiesDevelop curriculum and resources to deepen students' knowledge and understanding of the catholic tradition, including MacKillop's foundersDeepen staff knowledge and understanding of the catholic tradition, including MacKillop's founders, through dialogue, professional learning and reflectionDeepen student and staff knowledge and understanding of other world religions through an incursion and excursion programKey Selection CriteriaA four-year teaching qualification or equivalent and eligibility for Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) registrationA qualification in theology or spirituality and/or experience teaching in this fieldA knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal culture and values and an awareness of the current issues faced by Aboriginal children, young people and their familiesAn understanding and commitment to the values and objectives of the organisation and a capacity to represent MacKillop, as required by the rolePlease address the full Key Selection Criteria outlined in the PD as part of your application.Our OfferGenerous salary and leave entitlements in line with the Catholic Education Multi-Enterprise Agreement 2022Salary packaging up to $18,500 (helps increase your take home pay)Discounted workplace health and fitness program available to you and your familyPaid on-site training that contributes to your professional developmentRegular supervisionGreat and supportive teamAwesome locationEmployee Assistance Program (EAP) – free and confidential counselling, coaching and emotional support for work and personal challengesMust HaveValid and current Driver's LicenceSatisfactory Criminal History Check (paid for by MacKillop)Valid Employee Working with Children CheckValid and current NDIS Workers Screening Check (for risk assessed / client facing roles).
MacKillop can assist successful candidates with their applicationOur CommitmentMacKillop celebrates and draws strength from diversity and respects the dignity of all people.
Every person at MacKillop has the right to be safe and to be treated justly.
We value every person's ability, cultural or linguistic backgrounds, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, intersex status, relationship status, religious or spiritual beliefs, socio-economic status, and age.It is our goal that MacKillop Family Services continues to evolve as a culturally safe, culturally competent, and welcoming organisation to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, young people, families, and communities.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.Child Safe Standards: MacKillop Education schools are child safe environments.
Our schools actively promote the safety and wellbeing of all students, and all school staff are committed to protecting students from abuse or harm in the school environment, in accordance with their legal obligations including child safe standards.
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