Education Officer: Formation & Religious Education (Secondary)

Education Officer: Formation & Religious Education (Secondary)
Catholic Education Diocese of Bathurst
Temporary Full-Time Position (Secondment Coverage)
Commencing ASAP by Negotiation - 24 December 2026

About the Role
Situated within the Faith Formation and Religious Education team, the Education Officer: Formation & 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.

As the new Education Officer, you will:

• Actively promote the Vision and Mission of Catholic education in the Diocese
• Facilitate collaboration in relation to the complementary roles of Pastors, parent,
  teachers and the diocesan Ministry Team in the ministry of Catholic education
• Develop and lead the implementation of Stage 4 and Stage 5 Religious Education
  Curriculum
• Develop and lead the implementation of Stage 6 Studies in Catholic Thought and
  Studies of Religion.
• Collaborate with the Head of Faith Formation and Religious Education on
  opportunities for faith formation development
• Coordinate and facilitate forum for spiritual formation (eg workshops, retreats and
  other programs)
• Support the Youth Ministry and formation
• Be expected to undertake regular travel with overnight stays

About you
We are looking for someone who meets the following selection criteria:

• Commitment and capacity to support the values and ethos of the Catholic tradition
  in the workplace
• A background in Secondary Catholic school education with demonstrated success as
  a classroom practitioner
• Experience in Religious Leadership in Catholic Schools including staff mentoring,
  supervision and leading liturgical events
• Ability to support teachers to improve Religious Education teaching and learning.
• Relevant teaching or pastoral experience with practice in developing and
  implementing faith formation materials, particularly to adults
• Strong communicator with effective negotiation and influencing skills. Ability to
  tailor communication and course content for relevant audience.
• Experience and willingness to work as part of a team
• Relevant post graduate qualifications in Religious Education and/or Theology
• A willingness to undertake travel as required

Next Steps
A copy of the position description can be found here.

For further enquiries please contact the Head: Faith Formation and Religious Education, Angelo Belmonte on (02) 6338 3020.

Click “Apply” to be taken to our online application where you be asked to complete our online application form. All applications will require:

• An updated CV/Resume
• A cover letter addressing the selection criteria outlined in the “About You” section of this advertisement
• Contact details of appropriate referees (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)

All applications are to be submitted by 20 February 2026 before 11:55pm

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 https://ocg.nsw.gov.au/.

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.

Child Protection legislation requires preferred applicants to be subject to employment screening.

Catholic Education Diocese of Bathurst is an equal opportunity employer.