Religious Education Coordinator

Salary Range: $154,326 plus superannuation
Employment Status: Full-time
Eligibility: Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident
Start Date: 25 January 2027

About Sts Peter and Paul Primary School

Sts Peter and Paul Primary School is a vibrant co-educational Catholic Primary School located in Canberra’s inner south that offers a high-quality education to all students. The school caters for students from Kindergarten to Year 6. This is a place constantly adapting to the changing needs of young people and their world. It is a place where all children can discover who they are and develop the self-confidence to take on new challenges in a caring and nurturing Catholic environment.

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. The REC would be part of a highly collaborative, supportive and experienced Leadership Team.

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 and Eligibility

Bachelor of Education or Master of Teaching
ACT Teacher Quality Institute (TQI) registration
ACT Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) clearance
Accreditation in accordance with Work Teach and Lead in Catholic Education Canberra and Goulburn policy
Be a practising Catholic, connected to a parish or other worshipping community supported by a reference from a current Parish Priest
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 our website. Information about CACGEL can be accessed here.

Position-specific queries: Samantha Mance on 02 6281 1932 or via samantha.mance@cg.catholic.edu.au
Application queries: Recruitment Team on 02 6234 5427 or via recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au.