ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL RELIGIOUS EDUCATION / RELIGIOUS EDUCATION COORDINATOR

About the role

Permanent, full-time Assistant Principal Religious Education or Religious Education Coordinator role starting in January 2027. The position leads Religious Education, liturgy, prayer, faith formation and Catholic identity, while working with the Principal, staff and parish. The REC package is at the relevant CT level plus a $19,603 allowance; the APRE salary is $157,919 to $159,324, depending on progress towards a Master’s degree.

What they’re looking for

• Practising Catholic active in a Catholic Eucharistic community
• Leadership experience in faith formation, liturgy and social justice
• Ability to lead Religious Education curriculum design and assessment
• Contemporary Religious Education practice suited to the community
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Graduate Certificate in Religious Education and relevant postgraduate study

About the school

Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School is a Catholic school in Woodroffe, Palmerston, serving about 290 children from the Early Learning Centre to Year 6. It describes itself as an inclusive, close-knit community with a multicultural, faith-based setting and a focus on Catholic and local Aboriginal perspectives.

How to apply

Apply through the relevant Catholic Education online recruitment portal, submitting a résumé and cover letter responding to the essential criteria. Contact the Recruitment team for further information; applications close on 5 October 2026.