Salary Range: $83,872 to $141,422 plus superannuation. Salary is determined based on years of teaching service. 
Allowance: $20,139 NSW Coordinator 2 allowance
Employment Status: Full-time 
Eligibility: Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident
Start Date: 25th January 2027

About St Joseph's Primary School

St Joseph’s Primary School is located in the idyllic small country town of Boorowa, NSW, surrounded by rolling countryside and a close-knit community spirit. We pride ourselves on fostering strong relationships with our students, families, and the wider community. Our dedicated and enthusiastic staff work collaboratively to create a caring and inclusive school culture where every child feels supported and encouraged. We take pride in delivering a high-quality education that nurtures the academic, social, creative, and spiritual development of each student. 

About the Role   

Religious Education Coordinators (RECs) are entrusted with leading the spiritual and ethical formation of the school community. RECs oversee the delivery of a rich and engaging curriculum that not only explores faith traditions but also encourages students to think critically about values, purpose, and moral responsibility. Through guiding liturgies, social justice initiatives, and faith-based programs, RECs help shape a school culture where students are empowered to live with compassion, respect, and integrity.

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 our People Wellbeing Program, Flourish 
• Opportunities to transfer to other schools within the Archdiocese across ACT and NSW to support lifestyle choice

Qualifications 

• Bachelor of Teaching or Master of Teaching
• Postgraduates studies in Religious Education or Theology
• NSW Working With Children Check (WWCC)
• NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) accreditation

Eligibility Criteria

An applicant must:

• Be a practicing Catholic; 
• Provide a reference from a current Parish Priest; and 
• Have completed or be due to complete Accreditation E in accordance with the Accreditation to 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.

Catholic Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn Education Limited (CACGEL) 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 CACGEL can be accessed here.   

Position-specific queries: Marks Birks on 02 6385 3263 or via email mark.birks@cg.catholic.edu.au 
Application queries: Recruitment team on 02 6234 5427 or via email recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au