Catholic Identity Leader – Religious Education Curriculum 2027 Type Ongoing Role Position of Leadership Hours Full time Closes 29-10-2026

About the role
About the business Padua College is a thriving Catholic Secondary School on the Mornington Peninsula, with 2500 students across four campuses. We believe purpose resides in every student, and so nurture each student’s potential, supporting them to grow in character, discover talents, and embrace their unique callings.

About the role
Applications are sought for the position of Catholic Identity Leader – Religious Education Curriculum
- POL 3. This is a 3 year tenured Position of Leadership in conjunction with an ongoing teaching appointment. Padua College provides a contemporary Catholic secondary co-education for young people within the regions of the Mornington Peninsula and Western Port Bay. Our College was founded by the Sisters of Mercy and is named after St Anthony of Padua. In partnership with our students, staff, parents, parishes and the wider community, Padua College gives witness to the Christian faith in our Catholic tradition. We aim to be a positive, creative, hope-filled learning community where Catholic values and spirit are shared and the sacred dignity of each person is nurtured. TheNorth Star is our guiding direction. It encompasses our "why" at Padua College as we align our vision and action. It inspires, challenges, and provides direction. We want every person to: recognise and utilise their God-given talents; be the best they can be; and make a positive impact on their world. Our Core Values: a) We welcome and affirm b) We inspire growth of the whole person c) We create a love of learning d) We build positive relationships f) We show compassion for those in need g) We reconcile and forgive h)



We work for a just and peaceful world The Catholic Identity Leader – Religious Education (RE) Curriculum works with the Vice Principal – Mission, Formation and Social Justice to develop and implement the strategic direction of the Religious Education curriculum of the College. The Catholic Identity Leader – Religious Education Curriculum is responsible for the leadership of the Religious Education curriculum at the College and collaborates with the Vice Principal – Mission, Formation and Social Justice to promote and connect high-quality teaching to student engagement, successful learning, and positive student outcomes on the campus. Informed by MACS Vision for Leadership, the Catholic Identity Leader – Religious Education Curriculum models faith-filled, relational leadership that honours the dignity of every person, develops staff capacity, and strengthens Religious Education to support students’ learning, faith understanding, and personal growth. The Catholic Identity Leader – Religious Education Curriculum works in collaboration with the Vice Principal – Mission, Formation and Social Justice, the Vice Principal – Learning and Teaching, Learning and Pedagogy Leaders, Instructional Coaches and Catholic Identity Leaders on all campuses to lead curriculum and program development and oversee course provision to ensure the efficient management and administration of the Religious Education Learning Area across the Campus and the College.



The Catholic Identity Leader – Religious Education Curriculum, together with the Vice Principal – Mission, Formation and Social Justice, develops, implements and leads whole school professional learning in relation to Catholic Identity and in the area of Religious Education that builds knowledge, understanding and capacity of staff to obtain their Accreditation to Teach Religious Education or Lead in a Catholic School, or VCEA Accreditation to Teach in a Catholic School. The Catholic Identity Leader – Religious Education Curriculum works closely with all members of the Mission Identity Team and all staff and is a member of the Faith Team Executive and Learning Leaders. The Catholic Identity Leader – Religious Education Curriculum will support the mission and vision of the school and ensure the college values are reflected in the way they work. The Catholic Identity Leader – Religious Education Curriculum is responsible to the Principal and reports directly to the Vice Principal – Mission, Formation and Social Justice. MAJOR AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY The responsibilities of the Catholic Identity Leader – Religious Education Curriculum include but are not limited to:
- collaborating with the Director of Educational Initiatives, Instructional Coaches, Learning and Pedagogy Leaders, Mission Identity Team, and the staff within their team to ensure the development and implementation of a rigorous Religious Education Learning program including individual courses, and their reflection of the principles of Padua College’s Learning and Teaching Framework, Instructional Model and MACS Vision for Instruction;
- in collaboration with the Vice Principal – Staff, Strategy and Development, implementing and

📌 Catholic Identity Leader – Religious Education Curriculum 2027 (Melbourne)
🏢 Victorian Catholic Education Authority
📍 Melbourne