About Merici College 

Merici College is a vibrant community dedicated to supporting professional growth and building on skills and expertise. The Mission Statement is at the heart of everything we do: we empower women to love life, have hope, be faithful, and build futures that are more wondrous than they dare to dream. As an all-girls school for Years 7–12, Merici College proudly offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (Years 11–12) and the Middle Years Programme (Years 7–10). Joining our team means contributing to a culture of excellence where innovative programs and teaching practices inspire students to achieve their full potential academically, spiritually, and socially. 

About the Role 

Religious Education Teachers play a vital role in nurturing students’ relationship with God while deepening their knowledge of Catholic beliefs, values, and practices. Guided by the CECG-approved Religious Education Curriculum, the teacher designs engaging and meaningful learning experiences that promote spiritual and moral growth, encourage respect for others, and foster personal faith development. Religious Education Teachers share the richness of the Catholic tradition, helping students grow in their faith and live out the Gospel message.

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

To teach Religious Education in a Catholic school (to be a Religious Education Teacher), a teacher must: 

• Be Catholic; 
• Provide a reference from a current Parish Priest; and 
• Have completed or are due to complete Accreditation D – Teach Religious Education in a Catholic school 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. CECG welcomes applications from suitable candidates from all diversity groups to support the delivery of quality education outcomes for students. 

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 Kathleen Garvie on 02 6243 4100 or via email kathleen.garvie@merici.act.edu.au 
Application queries:  Recruitment on 02 6234 5427 or via email recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au.