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Religious Education & Ministry Coordinator - Mayfield
11/04/2025
30/04/2025
Temporary
Mayfield
Education, Childcare & Training
Join Our Dynamic Team at St Dominic's Catholic College Mayfield!
Are you passionate about inspiring young minds and fostering a vibrant faith community? St Dominic's Catholic College Mayfield is on the lookout for a Temporary Part-Time (0.5FTE) Religious Education & Ministry Coordinator to join our dedicated team for the remainder of 2025.
St. Dominic’s Catholic College is a co-educational K-12 systemic Catholic specialist school located in Mayfield, New South Wales, just 15 minutes from the CBD of Newcastle. We are dedicated to providing a transformative educational experience for students with diverse learning needs, including autism spectrum disorder, deafness and/or hearing impairment, and intellectual disabilities. Our school community fosters strong, genuine connections with each student, nurturing their growth within a supportive and empowering environment.
We recognise and celebrate the unique strengths, abilities, and needs of each student, ensuring that these are woven into all aspects of teaching and learning. Through collaboration with families, therapists, and educators, we create personalised learning experiences that equip students with the knowledge, skills, and values to thrive both academically and socially preparing them for lifelong success.
Why Work at St. Dominic’s Catholic College: Joining our team means becoming part of a dynamic and compassionate community that places the dignity of every student at the heart of everything we do. At St. Dominic’s, we offer the opportunity to make a significant impact in a school that champions both educational excellence and the spiritual, emotional, and social well-being of its students. You will have the opportunity to:
Work in a collaborative, multi-disciplinary team focused on holistic student development.
Build genuine, lasting connections with students, staff, and families.
Play an integral role in advancing the spiritual and moral formation of students with diverse needs.
Contribute to the ongoing success and growth of a school that values individual differences and celebrates diversity.
Experience professional growth in an inclusive and values-driven environment, supporting students' transition to either mainstream settings or continued learning in a Catholic specialised environment.
With our small class sizes and a nurturing atmosphere, St. Dominic’s offers the unique opportunity to work closely with students, providing personalised care and attention that ensures their academic, social, and spiritual success. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of students and contributing to a vibrant faith-based school community, we encourage you to apply.
The Religious Education and Ministry Coordinator (REMC) in the Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle is a key religious leader within the school community, serving as a member of the school executive team. The REMC support the Principal and Parish Priest in promoting and affirming the Catholic identity, culture, and mission of the school. They represent the school and the teaching profession within the wider community, particularly the parish, and are recognised as professional, ethical, and respected leaders. The REMC collaborates to develop a shared vision that fosters quality educational experiences and positive learning outcomes for all students.
Desired Skills and Experience
EXPERIENCE/CRITERIA
Practising Catholic active in the life of a Eucharistic community, with an understanding of their baptismal call to share and witness the good news of Jesus Christ.
Expertise in Catholic Education and Religious Instruction: A deep understanding of Catholic Education philosophy, theology, and Religious Education frameworks, with the ability to integrate Catholic principles and teachings across all learning areas, including the Diocesan (K–12) RE Syllabus, formative pathways, liturgy, prayer, and rituals.
Leadership in Faith Formation and Continuous Improvement: Proven ability to develop and implement a Formation Framework, foster a culture of continuous improvement, and empower teachers as leaders in learning while promoting faith formation throughout the school community.
Collaboration and Community Engagement: Strong capacity to build relationships within the school and broader parish community, collaborate effectively as part of the leadership team, and review practices such as liturgy, prayer, and social justice, using feedback and data to align with Catholic values and enhance student learning outcomes.
Compliance and Accreditation Leadership: Proven ability to assist the principal in maintaining staff compliance with accreditation policies and manage COSI compliance across curriculum and noncurriculum areas.
Pastoral Leadership and Support: Capacity to be pastorally present to staff, students, and families, collaborating with the Pastoral Team to implement pastoral care initiatives and foster a supportive community environment.
Leadership in Professional Learning: Proven ability to lead K–12 professional learning in Religious Education, fostering staff development and promoting a culture of growth.
CSO Accreditation to Work, Teach and Lead Policy – Accreditation at Category E – Accreditation for Senior Leadership (or a commitment to work towards accreditation).
Proven capacity to manage COSI compliance matters in both curriculum and non-curriculum areas (Desirable).
QUALIFICATIONS
Qualifications as a four-year trained teacher.
Active NESA Accreditation.
Current paid NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC) number
Completion of anaphylaxis training
CSO Accreditation to Work, Teach and Lead Policy – Accreditation at Category E.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Salary is in accordance with New South Wales & Australian Capital Territory Catholic Systemic Schools Enterprise Agreement 2023.
Please provide a cover letter along with your resume
Within your cover letter address each of the selection criteria as listed under EXPERIENCE/CRITERIA above and ensure your response to each criteria is no longer than 300 words.
Applicants should provide a reference from your Parish Priest. Please provide them with this reference form for completion.
Please note, not adequately addressing the selection criteria may result in your application not being shortlisted.
Applications for this position will only be considered if submitted through the following platforms: our careers page on our website, mnpeople, Indeed, Seek, or LinkedIn.
Applications close: Wednesday 30th April 2025 at 11.59pm
Additional information
The Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable persons and preventing those in our care from suffering abuse or neglect. It is committed to implementing and maintaining compliance with the NSW Child Safe Standards and the National Catholic Safeguarding Standards and takes a zero-tolerance approach to abuse of children or vulnerable persons. All who work in the name of the Diocese must comply with the Diocesan Safeguarding Framework Policy and act in accordance with the Diocese’s Code of Conduct which includes the Diocese’s Safeguarding Commitment Statement. Employees are required to undergo a National Police Check and retain a valid NSW Working with Children Check where necessary, in accordance with legislation.
