Location: Tuggeranong, ACT 
Employment Type: Permanent 
Employment Status: Full-time 
Eligibility: Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident 
Salary Range: $106,142 plus superannuation
Start Date:  Negotiable 
Closing Date: 11.55 pm, Monday 21 April 2025 

About St Mary MacKillop College 

St Mary MacKillop College is Canberra’s largest secondary school, operating across two campuses. Years 7 to 9 are based on the Padua Campus (Wanniassa) and Years 10 to 12 are based on the St Peter’s Campus (Isabella Plains). MacKillop College is part of the Catholic Education, Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn (CECG), which operates 56 Catholic Systemic Schools and nine Early Learning Centres across ACT and NSW.

The College has a wide range of talented teachers at various stages of their career and with different cultural and educational backgrounds. Many of our teachers have completed PhDs, are elite athletes, published authors, experienced builders, artists, chefs, lawyers, scientists, musicians, and more. The breadth and knowledge embedded in the College enables a friendly and supportive work environment, a wide range of curriculum options, extensive facilities, great teachers and a large number of co-curricular choices.

About the Role 

The Sport and Physical Education Faculty Assistant is a key member of the Physical Education team, providing essential support to ensure the smooth delivery of sport and physical education programs across the College, with a primary focus at the Padua Campus. This position involves the management and maintenance of PE resources, equipment, and facilities, ensuring safe and efficient use in accordance with College processes. The role supports teaching staff and students in both curricular and co-curricular sporting activities, including event logistics and student supervision. Additionally, the Faculty Assistant facilitates community partnerships through the coordination of sporting facility bookings and liaises with local organisations to enhance sporting opportunities.

Benefits and Opportunities 

• 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 
• Opportunities to transfer to other schools within the Archdiocese across ACT and NSW to support lifestyle choice 

Qualifications  

• Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) registration
• Certificate III in Sport and Recreation, Sports Administration or Fitness (or equivalent) will be well regarded, but is not mandatory.
• The possession of or willingness to obtain a Light Rigid (LR) drivers licence classification is a mandatory requirement.

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 Steve Wilde on 02 6209 0100 or via email steve.wilde@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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