Religious Education Coordinator

Salary Range: $79,057 to $133,846 full-time equivalent plus $19,552 (NSW Coordinator 2 Promotional Allowance) and superannuation. Salary is determined based on years of teaching service. 
Employment Status: Full-time 
Eligibility: Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident
Start Date: Negotiable 

About THE SCHOOL NAME   

St Bernard’s Primary School is a Catholic co-educational school within the Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn, catering to approximately 380 students from Kindergarten to Year 6. We are committed to delivering a high-quality, evidence-based Catholic education that supports the academic and emotional development of each child. Our dedicated staff work in a collaborative, inclusive, and child-safe environment, with strong partnerships between school and families. At St Bernard’s, we value professionalism, innovation, and a shared commitment to helping every student reach their full potential. 

About the Role   

The Religious Education Coordinator provides leadership in developing and delivering the Religious Education curriculum and embedding Catholic perspectives across all learning areas. Lead and support staff professional learning to enhance teaching practices and student outcomes, manage resources effectively, and build strong connections with the parish and wider community. This role is ideal for a practising Catholic dedicated to nurturing spiritual growth and collaborative school improvement.

This appointment is temporary to replace an employee who is on leave or secondment. 

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
• NSW Working With Children Check (WWCC)
• NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) accreditation

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

• Be a practising Catholic connected to a parish or other worshipping community;
• Be a qualified Teacher with a minimum of five years’ experience
• Provide a reference from a current Parish Priest; and 
• Have completed or be due to complete Accreditation D and 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 Karen Hadley on 02 4472 4446 or via email karen.hadley@cg.catholic.edu.au.   
Application queries: Please contact the Recruitment team on 02 6234 5427 or via email recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au.