Salary: $149,107 plus superannuation
Employment Status: Full-time
Eligibility: Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident
Start Date: January 2026, Term One

About St Patrick's Parish School

St Patrick's Parish School is a co-educational Kindergarten to Year 10 school situated within the Cooma township of New South Wales. Teachers share a collective mission in providing a nurturing and supportive environment that encourages all students to respect and value themselves and others. Committed to the growth and support of each other in the journey of faith, learning and life, values such as curiosity in learning, courage and compassion in relationships with one another are instilled in students. The School's motto is "Strength in Gentleness". 

About Cooma, NSW

Cooma is a key service town situated east of the Snowy Mountains, between Bega and Tumut. The town boasts a vibrant commercial centre and scenic parklands, including Centennial Park, where an avenue of international flags pays tribute to the immigrants who contributed to the Snowy Mountains hydroelectric scheme. Cooma also serves as a convenient base for exploring the Snowy Mountains region, with the resort town of Jindabyne just 45 minutes away, along with nearby snowfields and mountain villages.

About the Role 

The Coordinator is responsible for teaching and Pastoral Care while also leading and managing teaching and learning activities, guiding curriculum implementation, supporting Catalyst understanding, managing student behaviour and relief staff, and working with colleagues to achieve the school's annual improvement plan. The role will encompass the coordination or co-planning of camps and pastoral days as appropriate to the Primary Years 3-6 groups. You will be an outstanding teacher of experience and initiative who can work effectively with the Principal, School Executive, Pastoral Care team, colleagues, students and families to develop a vision for Pastoral Care in the school.

Why work at St Patrick's Parish School?

• Extensive training in our high-quality professional learning program, Catalyst  
• Access to curriculum resources that support evidence-based, high-impact teaching practice 
• Receive 24 weeks of paid parental leave (maternity/adoption) 
• Receive up to 14 weeks of paid parental leave (paternity/non-initial primary carer leave) 
• Benefit from 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 choice
• Enjoy accessbility to ski fields and ski programs in New South Wales including Threbdo and Perisher!

Qualifications 

• Bachelor of Teaching or Master of Teaching.
• Working With Children Check (WWCC).
• NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) accreditation.

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 Dr Sean Mangan on 02 6452 1721 or via email sean.mangan@cg.catholic.edu.au     
Application queries: Please contact the Recruitment team on 02 6234 5427 or via email recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au