Religious Education Coordinator

**Job no**: 507729
**Work type**: temporary full-time
**Location**: Parramatta Marist High School - Westmead
**Categories**: Teaching

Parramatta Marist High School is seeking a passionate and committed Religious Education Coordinator to join the team on a temporary full-time basis for the 2025 school year. This position may attract a current CSPD employee who is looking for a secondment opportunity.

Parramatta Marist is proud to be part of Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese's system of 80 Catholic primary and secondary schools operating across Western Sydney and the Blue Mountains providing more than 43,500 students with a high-quality, low fee Catholic education.

At Parramatta Marist, we are proud to be the oldest, continuing Catholic school established in Australia, and second oldest school in Australia.

**About us**:
CSPD is committed to responding to the needs of all students. With over 5,000 employees located across 80 primary and secondary schools and office communities, our aim is to transform learning and unlock the full potential of each of our 43,500 students while enriching the professional lives of staff.

**About the opportunity**:
The role of (temporary) Religious Education Coordinator at Parramatta Marist encompasses a broad and integral set of responsibilities essential to nurturing and advancing the school's Catholic identity and Marist charism. The REC will play a pivotal role in building on the faith that is deeply embedded within the culture of the school, fostering an environment where spirituality, compassion, and a commitment to justice thrive. In addition, you will:

- Ensure that the school delivers high quality contemporary learning and teaching for the community it serves which is embedded in the Catholic world view
- Lead a collaborative ministry of witness and service and part of the evangelising mission of the Church
- Contribute a deep knowledge of the Religious Education curriculum and enhancing the liturgical, sacramental and spiritual life of the school
- Build the necessary relationships with the Parish Priest, parents, learning community, Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese, Marist Schools Australia and other partners contributing to the work of Catholic schooling
- Create and maintain a safe, inclusive and challenging learning environment

**About you (selection criteria)**:

- Deep understanding of Catholic teachings, traditions, and the ability to inspire faith and moral growth within the school.
- Strong commitment to fostering the Marist values of humility, simplicity, and presence, so these values are lived daily across the community.
- Demonstrated experience in delivering and leading the new Religious Education curriculum, adapting it to incorporate the PBL model of instruction through integration with English and History in the Junior years and problem-based learning in the senior years
- Ability to organise and lead spiritual formation activities, including retreats, workshops, prayer, and school-wide faith events.
- Willingness to manage a variety of ministries within the school, such as Diocesan events, twilight evenings, youth gatherings, and social justice initiatives.
- Commitment to coordinating after-school programs, including work with Vinnies, Australian Marist Solidarity and other service activities that promote a spirit of compassion.
- Capacity to collaborate with senior leadership to plan, evaluate, and lead religious activities that deepen the Catholic and Marist identity of Parramatta Marist.
- A demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional learning and formation

**Qualifications and Accreditations required**:

- Master of Religious Education/Theology or commitment to complete within four years of appointment
- Compliance with NSW Child Protection Legislation - Working with Children
- Eligibility according to the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA)
- Tertiary Qualification (minimum 4-year degree)
- Accreditation to teach RE

**The Benefits**

There are so many great things that CSPD has to offer As a valued CSPD employee, you can benefit from up to 25% off school fees for your children enrolled in our schools. But that's not all. We offer:

- Competitive remuneration
- Salary packaging
- Wellbeing initiatives and resources
- Flexible work arrangements for eligible employees
- Extensive growth and development opportunities
- Ex-gratia leave
- Cultural leave for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander employees
- State-of-the-art facilities

**The Qualifications**:
To be successful you will demonstrate alignment to our purpose and values, together with:

- Tertiary qualification in the relevant areas of study or
- Appropriate demonstrated experience
- Adaptability and an ability to navigate changing/transforming environments
- The ability to work under pressure and to manage multiple campuses
- Strong interpersonal and problem solving skills
- First rate attention to detail and compliance

**Interested?**
- A copy of your CV which inclu