At a Glance
- Tasks: Develop and implement engaging Religious Education programs while promoting a vibrant Catholic community.
- Company: Join Sydney Catholic Schools, the largest Catholic education community in NSW.
- Benefits: Attractive salary, salary packaging, school fee discounts, and ongoing professional development.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for career growth and a commitment to child safety.
- Why this job: Make a daily impact on students' faith journeys and contribute to a supportive learning environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in creating student-centred learning cultures and leading change in Religious Education.
The predicted salary is between 15900 - 15900 $ per year.
Start Date: Thursday, 28 January 2027
Application Closing Date: Sunday, 8 November 2026
Employment Type: Full-Time, Temporary
Why Join Us
Join Sydney Catholic Schools (SCS), NSW’s largest Catholic education community, with over 145 schools and 75,000 students. At Mount St Joseph Catholic College Milperra, you'll make a daily impact, grow your career, and be supported by strong professional learning.
- Attractive remuneration package
- Salary packaging of up to $15,900 annually
- Up to 25% discount on school fees for parents of SCS students
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
- Health and wellbeing initiatives and resources, including Fitness Passport
- Generous Employee Referral Program
- A wide range of further rewards and benefits.
About Our School
At Mount St Joseph Catholic College Milperra our strong history of academic excellence is achieved through our achievements as a community. Gratefully nourishing growth through inclusion, empowerment and living the Josephite charism. Our outstanding educators regularly undertake professional development, striving to ensure that our students achieve their best.
Inclusive learning environments promote wellbeing, courage to explore STEM subjects and leadership opportunities while growing in confidence for life. Empowering our students, growing trust that “MSJ Girls can do anything!”
About the Role
As a member of the school's Religious Education team, the Assistant Religious Education Coordinator (1 point) will play a key role in the development and implementation of Religious Education programs across the school, promoting Evangelisation initiatives, in building a thriving Catholic community. This position requires an outstanding educator with a well-developed capacity to take forward the evangelising mission of Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of Sydney.
To be successful for this role, you must demonstrate proven experience in:
- Creating a contemporary, student-centred learning culture, and a faith community that brings the Gospel and teachings of the Catholic Church to all the students, families and staff
- Initiating and leading change and improvement to enhance learning for all students, especially in Religious Education
- Working strategically, with an understanding of the school within the broader educational, ecclesial and community context
- Developing collaborative partnerships to support student and staff faith journey, learning and well-being, especially in the context of evangelisation.
The successful candidate will also possess the following:
- Completed, or has evidence of, study toward a Graduate Diploma or Master of Religious Education or Theology (desirable)
- Category D Accreditation in accordance with To Work, Teach and Lead in systemic Catholic schools Archdiocese of Sydney Accreditation. Category E Accreditation desirable
- Is a Baptised Catholic with demonstrated evidence of ongoing commitment to the teachings of the Catholic Church and engagement in the life of a Catholic faith community such as a parish or an established community within the Catholic Church, as an expression of your relationship with Jesus Christ
- Ability to demonstrate the standard descriptors at Highly Accomplished or Lead Teacher Level in accordance with the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers
- Postgraduate units of study in Leadership (advantageous).
Any offer of employment with Sydney Catholic Schools is subject to screening completed by the Central Office People & Culture Services team.
For any enquiries, please contact the Mission and Identity team by emailing ***************@scs.catholic.edu.au.
Statement of Commitment to Child Safety
Click here to access SCS' Statement of Commitment to Child Safety and join us in creating a culture of child safety and wellbeing.
Working With Children Check (WWCC)
This role is classified as child-related work and therefore requires a WWCC clearance prior to commencement of employment.
SCS welcomes and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and candidates with diverse backgrounds.
Assistant REC – Milperra in Sydney employer: Mount St Joseph
Mount St Joseph offers competitive remuneration packages, including salary packaging and discounts on school fees for parents of students. The college emphasizes ongoing training and professional development, fostering a supportive work environment that encourages personal and professional growth. Employees benefit from health and wellbeing initiatives, making it an attractive place to work.
