<p><strong>Education Officer: Formation &amp; Religious Education (Secondary)</strong><br><strong>Catholic Education Diocese of Bathurst</strong><br><strong>Temporary Full-Time Position (Secondment Coverage)</strong><br><strong>Commencing ASAP by Negotiation - 24 December 2026</strong></p> <p><strong>About the Role</strong><br> Situated within the Faith Formation and Religious Education team, the Education Officer: Formation &amp; 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.</p> <p>As the new Education Officer, you will:</p> <ul> <li>Actively promote the Vision and Mission of Catholic education in the Diocese</li> <li>Facilitate collaboration in relation to the complementary roles of Pastors, parent,<br> teachers and the diocesan Ministry Team in the ministry of Catholic education</li> <li>Develop and lead the implementation of Stage 4 and Stage 5 Religious Education<br> Curriculum</li> <li>Develop and lead the implementation of Stage 6 Studies in Catholic Thought and<br> Studies of Religion.</li> <li>Collaborate with the Head of Faith Formation and Religious Education on<br> opportunities for faith formation development</li> <li>Coordinate and facilitate forum for spiritual formation (eg workshops, retreats and<br> other programs)</li> <li>Support the Youth Ministry and formation</li> <li>Be expected to undertake regular travel with overnight stays</li> </ul> <p><strong>About you</strong><br> We are looking for someone who meets the following selection criteria:</p> <ul> <li>Commitment and capacity to support the values and ethos of the Catholic tradition<br> in the workplace</li> <li>A background in Secondary Catholic school education with demonstrated success as<br> a classroom practitioner</li> <li>Experience in Religious Leadership in Catholic Schools including staff mentoring,<br> supervision and leading liturgical events</li> <li>Ability to support teachers to improve Religious Education teaching and learning.</li> <li>Relevant teaching or pastoral experience with practice in developing and<br> implementing faith formation materials, particularly to adults</li> <li>Strong communicator with effective negotiation and influencing skills. Ability to<br> tailor communication and course content for relevant audience.</li> <li>Experience and willingness to work as part of a team</li> <li>Relevant post graduate qualifications in Religious Education and/or Theology</li> <li>A willingness to undertake travel as required</li> </ul> <p><strong>Next Steps</strong><br> A copy of the position description can be found <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1A8S_TtZgZF-6hyBtrwymPknqXzVEYURo/view?usp=sharing">here.</a></p> <p>For further enquiries please contact the Head: Faith Formation and Religious Education, Angelo Belmonte on (02) 6338 3020.</p> <p>Click “Apply” to be taken to our online application where you be asked to complete our online application form. All applications will require:</p> <ul> <li>An updated CV/Resume</li> <li>A cover letter addressing the selection criteria outlined in the “About You” section of this advertisement</li> <li>Contact details of appropriate referees <u>(Your application must include the name of three referees, one of whom should be your parish priest and another must be your current principal/employer)</u></li> </ul> <p>All applications are to be submitted by<strong> 20 February 2026 before 11:55pm</strong></p> <p><i>A valid Working with Children Check Number is required for this position and must be provided at the time of application. To obtain a Working with Children Check Number visit </i><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://ocg.nsw.gov.au/"><i>https://ocg.nsw.gov.au/</i></a><i>.</i></p> <p><i>CEDB is committed to instilling Safe Child standards in all our schools and CEDB with an understanding that keeping children safe is the responsibility of everyone within our school community.</i></p> <p><i>Child Protection legislation requires preferred applicants to be subject to employment screening.</i></p> <p><i>Catholic Education Diocese of Bathurst is an equal opportunity employer.</i></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><br><br> &nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://careers.pageuppeople.com/1040/tn/en/PositionDescriptionDocument/498496/education-officer-formation-religious-education-secondary">Applicant Information Pack</a></p>