Mission and Ministry Coordinator
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Job no: 505815
Work type: Permanent/Ongoing
Location: St John Paul II College (Nicholls)
Categories: Religious Education Coordinator
Salary Range: $149,107 plus superannuation.
Employment Status: Full-time
Eligibility: Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident
Start Date: Tuesday, 27 January 2026
About St John Paull II College
St John Paul II College (JPC) is a Catholic, co-educational secondary school serving families in the north of Canberra that strives for excellence in teaching offering students every opportunity for success in their learning. Teachers at JPC are provided structured professional learning opportunities including a focus on offering students an excellent education through the implementation of the Science of Learning as expressed through Catholic Education Canberra and Goulburn’s ‘Catalyst’ program.
Teachers at JPC benefit from recent timetabling changes including an increase in explicit teaching time and focus on routines to maximise student engagement. Staff are located in Faculty-based staffrooms to promote a focus on the delivery of quality teaching and learning programs. All staff have access to Flourish, a system-wide dedicated People Wellbeing Program offering in-time support.
About the Role
The Mission and Ministry Coordinator is a vital member of the School Leadership Team, responsible for leading and nurturing the spiritual life of the school community. Working alongside the Principal and Religious Education Coordinator, this role provides Christ-centred leadership through faith formation, prayer, liturgy, and social justice initiatives. The Coordinator builds staff capacity to embed Catholic perspectives across learning areas, while modelling contemporary, evidence-based practices in Religious Education. As a practising Catholic, the Mission and Ministry Coordinator is a visible faith leader who fosters strong relationships with staff, students, families, and parish communities, inspiring a culture of collaboration, service, and ongoing formation.
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 choices
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Teaching or Master of Teaching
- Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) registration
- Teacher Quality Institute (TQI) registration
To teach and lead Religious Education in a Catholic school, you must:
- Be a practising Catholic, connected to a parish or other worshipping community
- Must 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 E in accordance with the Accreditation to Work, Teach and Lead in Catholic Education, Canberra and Goulburn Policy.
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.
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