ASST. PRINCIPAL RELIGIOUS EDUCATION (APRE)/RELIGIOUS EDUCATION COORDINATOR (REC)

OUR LADY OF THE SACRED HEART CATHOLIC COLLEGE

BATH ST CAMPUS, ALICE SPRINGS

FULL TIME | COMMENCING JAN 2027

REC SALARY: CT LEVEL + $19,603 REC ALLOWANCE

APRE SALARY: $157,919 to $159,324 (depending on Master's completion)

The School:

Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Catholic College, Alice Springs, caters for students from ELC to Year 12, with students located across three campuses: ELC to Year 4 at Bath Street (where this role is based), Year 5 to Year 8 at Traeger Avenue and Year 9 to Year 12 at Sadadeen Road. The College is a systemic Catholic school responsible to the Northern Territory Catholic Education Office, in the tradition of the Marist Brothers, under the auspices of the Catholic Diocese of Darwin.

The Position:

The Assistant Principal Religious Education (APRE) / Religious Education Coordinator (REC) shares responsibility with the Principal for spiritual and theological leadership, faith formation, and embedding Catholic and local Aboriginal perspectives across the curriculum. This position is based at the Bath Street campus, serving students from ELC transition to Year 4. This executive role leads Religious Education, liturgy, faith formation, and Catholic identity, and is open to practising Catholics committed to the Catholic faith.

What we offer:

- REC Salary: CT level up to CT9 - $136,9597, plus $19,603.31 REC allowance, or,

- APRE Salary: $157,919 - $159,324 (dependent on Master's completion stage)

- Funded professional development and faith formation

- The prospect to lead faith and learning in a rich multicultural Catholic community

- Employee Assistance Program

- Discounted school fees for children attending Catholic Schools





- Relocation assistance available to the value of $2000

Key Responsibilities:

The APRE/Religious Education Coordinator will:

- Lead the development and implementation of the Religious Education curriculum, including Journey in Faith, and the Made in the Image of God Human Sexuality Program.

- Work collaboratively with staff to support effective planning, delivery, and evaluation of Religious Education teaching and learning.

- Coordinate and lead liturgies, prayer, and faith celebrations for students and staff.

- Support the parish in the leadership and implementation of Sacramental preparation programs.

- Lead the development and delivery of retreat programs for students and staff.

- Promote and encourage ongoing professional development and faith formation opportunities for staff.

- Provide leadership in meeting accreditation requirements and strengthening Catholic identity across the school.

- Build the capacity of teachers and local Aboriginal staff to embed local knowledge, spirituality, and culture within the Religious Education curriculum.

- Undertake an ongoing classroom teaching allocation alongside leadership responsibilities.

Full details are outlined in the Position Description.

Essential Criteria:

The successful applicant will:

- Have a commitment to promote the teachings of the Catholic Church and be an active member of a Catholic Eucharistic community.





- Be a person of integrity with a personal commitment to Christ and a just engagement with the world.

- Demonstrate the capacity to promote and lead the identity and mission of a Catholic school within a contemporary context.

- Demonstrate leadership in faith formation, liturgy, and social justice initiatives.

- Be a skilled educator with the ability to lead Religious Education curriculum design, implementation, and assessment.

- Demonstrate contemporary pedagogical practice in Religious Education relevant to the cultural context of the school community.

- Possess highly developed interpersonal and communication skills.

- Hold a Graduate Certificate in Religious Education and be completing, or willing to work towards, a Master’s degree in Religious Education, Theology, or Catholic Educational Leadership (or equivalent).

How to Apply:

Click the link below to download the application package and apply:

For external applicants:

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For CENT employees:

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Please submit your resume and cover letter, addressing the essential criteria in the Position Description.

For more information, contact Recruitment on (08) •••• •400 or [email protected]

Applications close: 9th October 2026

The Catholic Education Office reserves the right to close this advertisement early or extend it beyond the closing date.

📌 ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL RELIGIOUS EDUCATION / RELIGIOUS EDUCATION COORDINATOR (Alice Springs)
🏢 Catholic Education NT
📍 Alice Springs