Education Officer: Formation & Religious Education (Secondary)
Catholic Education Diocese of Bathurst
Permanent Full-time Position, 1.0 FTE
Commencing: 11 January ****
About the Role
Situated within the Faith Formation and Religious Education team, the Education Officer: Formation & Religious Education (Secondary) supports the implementation of the Catholic Education Diocese of Bathurst Faith Formation Framework and the design and delivery of quality learning and quality teaching practices.
As the Education Officer, you will:
Actively promote the Vision and Mission of Catholic education in the Diocese
Facilitate collaboration in relation to the complementary roles of Pastors, parent,teachers and the diocesan Ministry Team in the ministry of Catholic education
Develop and lead the implementation of Stage 4 and Stage 5 Religious EducationCurriculum
Develop and lead the implementation of Stage 6 Studies in Catholic Thought andStudies of Religion.
Collaborate with the Head of Faith Formation and Religious Education onopportunities for faith formation development
Coordinate and facilitate forum for spiritual formation (e.g. workshops, retreats andother programs)
Support the Youth Ministry and formation
Be expected to undertake regular travel with overnight stays
About you
We are looking for someone who meets the following selection criteria:
Commitment and capacity to support the values and ethos of the Catholic traditionin the workplace
A background in Secondary Catholic school education with demonstrated success asa classroom practitioner
Experience in Religious Leadership in Catholic Schools including staff mentoring,supervision and leading liturgical events
Ability to support teachers to improve Religious Education teaching and learning
Relevant teaching or pastoral experience with practice in developing andimplementing faith formation materials, particularly to adults




Robust communicator with effective negotiation and influencing skills.
Ability totailor communication and course content for relevant audience
Experience and willingness to work as part of a team
Relevant post graduate qualifications in Religious Education and/or Theology
A willingness to undertake travel as required
Next Steps
A copy of the position description can be found here.
For further enquiries please contact the Head: Faith Formation and Religious Education, Angelo Belmonte on **************.
Applications must be submitted by 11:55pm on 26 October ****.
Please note that the CEDB intends to fill this vacancy as quickly as possible and therefore will close the job as soon as the right candidate is found.
We encourage you to apply right away!
A talent pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles, valid for a period of 12 months.
Catholic Education Diocese of Bathurst is committed to a culture where children are safe, supported and nurtured to grow and develop.
The protection and wellbeing of children and young people is based upon the belief that each person is made in the image and likeness of God, and that the inherent dignity of all should be recognised and fostered.
We have systems, processes and policies in place that make up our safeguarding framework, the purpose of which is to protect the children and young people who attend our schools.
CEDB is committed to the Child Safe Standards and working to continuously improve child safety in our organisation with an understanding that keeping children safe is the responsibility of everyone within our school community.
A valid Employee Working with Children Check is required for this position.
Preferred applicants will also be required to undergo a Criminal History Check.
Child Protection legislation requires preferred applicants to be subject to employment screening.
Catholic Education Diocese of Bathurst is an equal opportunity employer.
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📌 Education Officer: Formation & Religious Education (Secondary) (Bathurst)
🏢 Catholic Education Diocese of Bathurst
📍 Bathurst