Salary: $149,107 full-time equivalent plus superannuation
Employment Status: Full-time 
Eligibility: Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident
Start Date: 13 October 2025

About St John the Apostle Primary School

About the Role   

The Religious Education Coordinator is entrusted with leading the spiritual and ethical formation of the school community. The Religious Education Coordinator oversees 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. The role is also responsible for guiding liturgies, social justice initiatives, and faith-based programs, to shape a school culture where students are empowered to live with compassion, respect, and integrity.

This appointment is temporary to replace an employee on leave.

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
• Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) registration 
• Teacher Quality Institute (TQI) registration

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 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 Jo Reed on 02 6258 3592 or via email jo.reed@cg.catholic.edu.au     
Application queries: Please contact the Recruitment team on 02 6234 5427 or via email recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au.