Learning Commons Coordinator
- 506937
- ISABELLA PLAINS, ACT, 2905
- Permanent/Ongoing
- Closing at: Jun 21 2026 - 23:55 AEST
- St Mary MacKillop College (Tuggeranong)
Salary: $149,107 plus superannuation.
Employment Status: Full-time
Eligibility: Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident
Start Date: Monday, 20 July 2026, Term 3
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 various backgrounds, creating a friendly and supportive environment that enriches the learning experience. 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 and welcoming community, as well as our strong culture of quality teaching and learning, which is committed to providing a safe and supportive environment where every student can thrive.
About the Role
The Learning Commons Coordinator is a member of the Curriculum Leadership Team. They collaborate with Executive, the Curriculum Leadership Team and Learning Commons staff to promote: literacy and reading, media and information literacy, inquiry-based learning, technology integration, and digital citizenship and ethical behaviours. The Learning Commons Coordinator oversees the smooth running of the Learning Commons, including leading a team of Learning Commons teachers. They are responsible for the development of a strategic plan for the Learning Commons space that provides opportunities for learning in an environment that is safe, open and supportive.
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 to the FLOURISH Wellbeing Program offering a range of benefits and offers, traditional counselling and holistic wellbeing services
- Opportunities to transfer to other schools within the Archdiocese across ACT and NSW to support lifestyle choices
Qualifications and Eligibility
- Bachelor of Teaching/Education or Master of Teaching
- ACT Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) registration
- ACT Teacher Quality Institute (TQI) registration
- Accreditation in accordance with 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 and welcomes applications from candidates of all diversity groups to support schools and early learning centres to deliver quality education outcomes for students.
For further information about the School please visit the website. Information about the Catholic Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn Education Limited (CECG) can be accessed here.
Position-specific queries: Lachlan McNicol on 02 6209 0124 or via email Lachlan.McNicol@mackillop.act.edu.au.
Application queries: Recruitment Team on 02 6234 5427 or via email recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au.