$85,694 - $141,638 a year

Permanent

1d ago , from Catholic Education Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn

Salary Range:$85,694to $141,638full-time equivalent plus superannuation. Salary is determined based on years of teaching service.
Employment Status:Full-time
Eligibility:Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident
Start Date:Monday, 25 January2026, Term One

About St Mary MacKillop College

St Mary MacKillop College is Canberra’s largest secondary school, operating across two campuses. Years 7 to 9 are based on the Padua Campus (Wanniassa) and Years 10 to 12 are based on the St Peter’s Campus (Isabella Plains). MacKillop College is part of the Catholic Education, Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn (CECG), which operates 56 Catholic Systemic Schools and nine Early Learning Centresacross ACT and NSW.

The College has a wide range of talented teachers at various stages of their career and with different cultural and educational backgrounds. Many of our teachers have completed PhDs, are elite athletes, published authors, experienced builders, artists, chefs, lawyers, scientists, musicians, and more. The breadth and knowledge embedded in the College enables a friendly and supportive work environment, a wide range of curriculum options, extensive facilities, great teachers and a large number of co-curricular choices.

MacKillop is able to provide many employee benefits, including pathways to formal leadership roles, access to professional learning and resources, access to wellbeing programs, flexible working arrangements to suit your personal or family needs,



and support to transition from primary to secondary teaching.

MacKillop prides itself on its inclusive and welcoming community, its secure and supportive environment, its culture of quality teaching and learning, and the wide range of opportunities and experiences it can provide for its students.

About the Role

A Religious Education Teacher plans and delivers lessons that help students develop an understanding of religious beliefs, values, ethics, and spirituality while encouraging respect for diverse faiths and worldviews. They create engaging learning experiences, assess student progress, and promote critical thinking about moral and social issues. In addition to classroom teaching, they contribute to student wellbeing, support the school's values and ethos, collaborate with colleagues and parents, and participate in professional development. Strong communication skills, subject knowledge, and the ability to foster an inclusive and supportive learning environment are essential for success in this role.

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 to the FLOURISH Wellbeing Program offering a range of perks and offers, traditional counselling and holistic wellbeing services
- Opportunities to transfer to other schools within the Archdiocese across ACT and NSW to support lifestyle choices

Qualifications and Eligibility

- Bachelor of Teaching/Education or Master of Teaching
- ACT Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) registration
- ACT Teacher Quality Institute (TQI) registration

To teach Religious Education in a Catholic school, a teacher must:

- Provide a reference from a current Parish Priest; and
- Have completed or be due to complete Accreditation D – Teach Religious Education in a Catholic school in accordance with the Accreditation to Work, Teach and Lead in Catholic Education, Canberra and Goulburn 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 ourwebsite.Information about theCatholic Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn Education Limited(CECG) can be accessedhere.

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📌 Religious Education Teacher (Canberra)
🏢 ISABELLA PLAINS, ACT
📍 Canberra