<p><strong>Salary Range:</strong>&nbsp;$85,665&nbsp;full-time equivalent plus superannuation.<br><strong>Employment Status:</strong>&nbsp;Part-time| 15.2 hours per fortnight&nbsp;<br><strong>Eligibility:&nbsp;</strong>Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident<br><strong>Start Date:</strong>&nbsp;Negotiable&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>About Mother Teresa Primary&nbsp;</strong></p> <p>Mother Teresa School is a Catholic ELC–Year 6 school located in Canberra’s&nbsp;Gungahlin&nbsp;region, proudly serving the diverse local community. Purpose-built, interconnected learning spaces support flexible, team-based teaching and enable contemporary, inclusive practices that meet the needs of all learners. The school places a strong emphasis on student wellbeing, delivering targeted mental health programs and embracing an evidence-based approach that fosters critical thinking, and deep engagement. Staff are supported by a collaborative professional culture, structured mentoring, and access to ongoing development opportunities. With a rich co-curricular program, a commitment to educational excellence, and a values-driven environment, Mother Teresa School offers educators the opportunity to grow, contribute meaningfully, and thrive within a dynamic and supportive setting.&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>About the Role</strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>This role focuses on supporting student ministry initiatives, contributing to youth faith formation and education, and assisting teachers with the delivery of the religious education curriculum in classroom settings. Guided by the Religious Education Coordinator, the Youth Ministry Officer plays an active role in implementing and strengthening the Catholic Schools Youth Ministry Australia model, helping students deepen their understanding of faith.&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Benefits and Opportunities</strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <ul> <li>Extensive training in our high-quality professional learning program,&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://catalyst.cg.catholic.edu.au/">Catalyst</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;</li> <li>Access to curriculum resources that support evidence-based, high-impact teaching practice&nbsp;</li> <li>24 weeks of paid parental leave (maternity/adoption)&nbsp;</li> <li>Up to 14 weeks of paid parental leave (paternity/non-initial primary carer leave)&nbsp;</li> <li>Support for professional development and study opportunities&nbsp;</li> <li>Access our People Wellbeing Program,&nbsp;Flourish&nbsp;</li> <li>Opportunities to transfer to other schools within the Archdiocese across ACT and NSW to support lifestyle choices</li> </ul> <p><strong>Qualifications</strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <ul> <li>Bachelor of Teaching or Master of Teaching</li> <li>ACT Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) registration</li> </ul> <p><strong>Application Process</strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>Applicants are required to submit a current resume and a cover letter that addresses the selection criteria as outlined in the Position Description.&nbsp;This position involves working with children.&nbsp;Appointment is subject to satisfactory employment screening for child-related employment in accordance with CECG policy.<br><br> CECG is committed to workforce diversity and creating inclusive workplaces and welcomes applications from suitable candidates from all diversity groups to support schools and early learning centres to deliver quality education outcomes for the students.</p> <p>For further information about the School please visit the&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.motherteresa.act.edu.au/">website.</a>&nbsp;Information about the&nbsp;Catholic Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn Education Limited&nbsp;(CECG) can be accessed&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://cg.catholic.edu.au/">here</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Position-specific queries:&nbsp;</strong>Carmel Maguire&nbsp;on&nbsp;02 6241 5604 or via email <a href="mailto:<a href='mailto:carmel.maguire@cg.catholic.edu.au?subject=Youth%20Ministry%20Officer%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29'>carmel.maguire@cg.catholic.edu.au</a>?subject=Youth%20Ministry%20Officer%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29"></a><a href="mailto:carmel.maguire@cg.catholic.edu.au?subject=Youth%20Ministry%20Officer%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29">carmel.maguire@cg.catholic.edu.au</a>.&nbsp;<br><strong>Application queries:</strong> 02&nbsp;6234 5427&nbsp;or via email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:<a href='mailto:recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au?subject=Youth%20Ministry%20Officer%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29'>recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au</a>?subject=Youth%20Ministry%20Officer%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29"></a><a href="mailto:recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au?subject=Youth%20Ministry%20Officer%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29">recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p><br><br> &nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://careers.pageuppeople.com/832/cw/en/PositionDescriptionDocument/506547/youth-ministry-officer">Applicant Information Pack</a></p>