Why Work for Catholic Education Diocese of Wagga Wagga? Catholic Education, Diocese of Wagga Wagga (CEDWW) serves twenty-four primary schools, five secondary colleges and two boarding facilities. In joining CEDWW, you will be part of a vibrant Catholic education community, with a shared dedication to providing quality education to students. Our schools are committed to providing a supportive and nurturing environment where students can grow academically, socially, and spiritually. We achieve this through our schools being communities of Welcome, Faith, Service and Learning. We support employees in their career journeys by offering various options for job mobility, promotional opportunities, and a comprehensive suite of professional development programs. Your Current Role As Education Officer – Evangelisation and Religious Education, you will play a key role in shaping faith formation across our diocesan schools. Inspired by the Bishop’s Pastoral Letter, Listen to Him, you will support schools with curriculum implementation, build staff capacity, and help foster authentic school environments where students encounter Christ. Available Positions
• Explore details and

key responsibilities
in the Position Descriptions:
• Education Officer
- Evangelisation and Religious Education (Primary)
• Education Officer
- Evangelisation and Religious Education (Secondary) Position Highlights & Tenure
• Pathway to Permanency: Initial 3-year contract with an option to extend for a further 3 years (contingent on growth and renewal processes), leading to a permanent teaching position within CEDWW upon successful completion.
• Commencement Date: 27 January 2027
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Location:
On-site in Wagga Wagga
• Hours: Full-Time (35 hours per week)
• Remuneration:



Grade 8 – Starting at $125,800 per annum + superannuation What We Can Offer
• Discounted Bupa Health Insurance
• Salary Packaging through Maxxia
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program
• Access to Fitness Passport Essential Criteria
• An understanding of and commitment to the ideals of Catholic Education and regularly participate in the sacramental life of the Church.
• Experience in induction and mentoring of staff in the area of Religious Education.
• Experience in planning and leading faith formation for staff across varying career stages.
• Experience in leading curriculum implementation and support.
• Experience in driving pedagogical improvement among teachers in the form of classroom visits, lesson demonstrations and observations and targeted supports.
• Postgraduate academic qualifications additional to initial teacher training and evidence of personal responsibility for ongoing relevant professional learning.
• Accreditation for Leadership in a Catholic School (Category E, Accreditation for Senior Leadership in Catholic Education) or working towards Accreditation.
• Current Driver’s Licence
• Current NSW Working With Children Check
• Successful candidate to undergo a National Criminal History Check Applications & Enquiries If you are interested in this position and would like further information,



please contact Paul Chigwidden via email at [email protected] or phone 0429 510 429 A Formal Application Would Consist Of
• A current CV, outlining your full career history
• A cover letter (maximum 3 pages) outlining the role you're applying for, your relevant experience and capabilities against the

Key Responsibilities
with specific reference to the educational vision articulated in the 'Bishop's Letter'
• Details of three referees:
• One referee must be your Parish Priest from your local parish of worship.
• If you’re a current Principal, one of your referees must be from an internal senior position of authority from your Diocese.
• For other leadership levels, one of your referees must be your current Principal. Your referees will be contacted prior to shortlisting. All applications must be sent to [email protected] Applications Close Sunday 15 November 2026 If you are applying for this position you must complete a Pre-Employment Declaration as part of CEDWW Recruitment requirements. If you do not complete the Pre-Employment Declaration we are unable to progress your application further. CEDWW reserves the right to interview and appoint at any stage during the search process. All employment offers with Catholic Education Diocese of Wagga Wagga (CEDWW) are contingent upon the successful completion of pre-employment screening checks conducted by CEDWW’s People, Development and Engagement Team. CEDWW is a child related employer and is committed to the safety, wellbeing and protection of all children and young people in our care. CEDWW is an equal opportunity employer. All recruitment and selection decisions are based solely on merit and we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, as well as people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds.

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