<p><strong>Good Samaritan Catholic College Hinchinbrook</strong><br><strong>Start Date:</strong> Thursday, 28 January 2027<br><strong>Application Closing Date:</strong> Friday, 20 November 2026<br><strong>Employment Type:</strong> Full-Time, Permanent<br><br><strong>Why Join Us</strong><br><br> Join <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://sydcatholicschools.nsw.edu.au/">Sydney Catholic Schools (SCS)</a>, NSW's largest Catholic education community, with over 145 schools and 75,000 students. At <strong>Good Samaritan Catholic College Hinchinbrook</strong>, you'll make a daily impact, grow your career, and be supported by strong professional learning.<br><br> Benefits include:</p> <ul> <li>competitive remuneration: up to $149,433. Base salary: $92,882 - $133,422</li> <li>salary packaging of up to $15,900 annually</li> <li>up to 25% discount on school fees for parents of SCS students</li> <li>ongoing training and professional opportunities</li> <li>health and wellbeing initiatives and resources, including Fitness Passport</li> <li>generous Employee Referral Program</li> <li>a wide range of further <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://sydcatholicschools.nsw.edu.au/careers/rewards-benefits">rewards and benefits</a>.</li> </ul> <p><strong>About Our School</strong><br><br> Good Samaritan Catholic College is a diverse, dynamic community confident in the call to develop the gifts of love, justice, mercy, generosity and compassion through the education of young people. Our College is co-educational and caters to over 1300 students from Year 7 to Year 12. Our College motto 'Journeying with Compassion' derived directly from the 'Parable of the Good Samaritan' provides the underlying ethos of the College's Mission Statement.<br><br><strong>About You</strong><br><br> As a <strong>Information and Literacy Teacher</strong>, you will inspire students through engaging, student-centered teaching within a Catholic learning environment. <strong>You will:</strong></p> <ul> <li>be an appropriately qualified teacher with eligibility for teacher accreditation/registration</li> <li>demonstrate a commitment to Catholic education and the mission of a Catholic school</li> <li>have experience teaching research, inquiry, and information literacy and numeracy skills to secondary students</li> <li>possess strong knowledge of digital technologies, AI applications, and contemporary educational practices</li> <li>demonstrate excellent organisational and resource management skills</li> <li>have experience managing or supporting library collections and learning resources</li> <li>be capable of supervising examinations, assessments, and study classes</li> <li>demonstrate strong interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills</li> <li>work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team, including teaching and support staff</li> <li>show initiative, flexibility, and a commitment to continuous improvement</li> <li>be highly proficient in the use of educational technology and digital learning platforms</li> <li>exhibit strong relationship-building skills and a commitment to fostering a positive and inclusive library culture that encourages wellbeing, engagement, curiosity, and a love of learning.</li> </ul> <p>Desirable Criteria:</p> <ul> <li>qualifications in Teacher Librarianship, Information Studies, or a related field</li> <li>experience in a secondary school library environment</li> <li>experience delivering programs related to AI literacy, digital citizenship, or emerging technologies</li> <li>familiarity with library management systems and digital resource platforms</li> <li>experience supporting curriculum development and resource selection across multiple key learning areas.</li> </ul> <p><strong>How to Apply</strong><br><br> Click 'Apply' to submit your application, including:</p> <ul> <li>current CV and cover letter</li> <li>academic transcripts and statement of previous service</li> <li>three referees, including your current employer/principal.</li> </ul> <p><i><u>Applicants are advised that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.&nbsp;</u></i><br><br> Any offer of employment with Sydney Catholic Schools is subject to screening completed by the Central Office People &amp; Culture Services team.<br><br> If you encounter technical issues or for any general enquiries please contact the People &amp; Culture Services team on (02) 9568 8297 (8am-5pm, Mon-Fri).<br><br><strong>Statement of Commitment to Child Safety</strong>&nbsp;<br><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/13DKE1LjBT2PfRxXxeE2lmEvoiUphuqr7/view">Click here</a> to access SCS' Statement of Commitment to Child Safety and join us in creating a culture of child safety and wellbeing.<br><br><strong>Working With Children Check (WWCC)</strong>&nbsp;<br> This role is classified as child-related work and therefore requires a WWCC clearance prior to commencement of employment.<br><br><i>SCS welcomes and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and candidates with diverse backgrounds.</i><br> &nbsp;</p>