Salary Range: $145,189 full-time equivalent plus superannuation.
Employment Status: Full-time
Eligibility: Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident
Employment Type: 12-Month Contract 

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 bring a wealth of experience and expertise from many different backgrounds, creating a friendly and supportive environment that enriches learning. 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, welcoming community and our strong culture of quality teaching and learning, committed to providing a safe and supportive environment where every student can thrive.

About the Role   

The Science Coordinator, as a member of the Curriculum Leadership Team, is responsible to the Principal through the Assistant Principal Academic Care for leading their faculty in alignment with College policies. This role involves supervising a dedicated team of Science teachers in developing and delivering an innovative, rigorous curriculum. The successful candidate will demonstrate professionalism, positivity, and a commitment to excellence, serving as a collaborative and energetic leader who supports colleagues' development, drives curriculum leadership, and ensures high-quality learning outcomes for students. Strong teaching skills and exceptional knowledge of the Science curriculum are essential.

This appointment is temporary to replace an employee who is on parental leave. The incumbent is entitled to return earlier to their substantive position in accordance with the Fair Work Act 2009. 

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   
• 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)
• Teacher Quality Institute (TQI) 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 Lachlan McNicol on 02 6209 0124 or via email Lachlan.McNicol@mackillop.act.edu.au. 
Application queries: Please contact the Recruitment team on 02 6234 5427 or via email recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au.