About the position

St Francis Xavier College is seeking student-centred, dedicated, and courageous professionals to collaborate with and inspire student growth and achievement.

Our work is guided by our College Game Plan, which prioritises:

• Catholic Identity - orientating towards Christ
• Differentiation - enabling growth for all
• Positive Learning Partnerships - building stronger relationships
• Wellbeing for Learning - teaching the skills of wellbeing

For the commencement at the start of the 2026 school year we are looking for a Religious Education Leader at our Officer Campus.

This position is for 2 school years (2026 - 2027) and holds a POL 4 allowance and 630 minutes of release time per cycle.

The successful applicant will also receive ongoing employment as a Classroom Teacher.

The Religious Education Leader and Campus Leadership Team Member is responsible for the delivery of the Religious
Education program in accordance with the Diocese of Sale curriculum, the ongoing implementation of the Enhancing Catholic School Identity Project (ECSIP) and faith formation at their Campus. The role of the Religious Education Coordinator is inspired by a contemporary vision of Catholic Education that is Gospel-based, student-centred, dialogical, inclusive, and holistic.

They are also a member of the Campus Leadership Team who are responsible for the implementation of the College Game Plan at the Campus and who offer advice to the Deputy Principal - Head of Campus regarding the strategic directions of the Campus

Skills and Experience
The successful candidate will possess the following:

• Ability to promote and uphold the Catholic Identity of the College
• Accreditation to teach in a Catholic school, or a willingness to undertake accreditation to teach in a Catholic school.
• Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) full registration
• Demonstrated understanding and experience of the learning and teaching pedagogy associated with the Victorian Curriculum
• Ability to deepen the work they lead and connect it to the College Game Plan and Playbook
• Ability to embrace and demonstrate our values of respect, curiosity, gratitude and hope through word and action
• Displays a professional mindset and character to effectively lead staff to cater for the diverse needs of learners
• Ability to lead collegial teams underpinned by a team-based culture
• Inspiring and motivating team members towards achieving shared goals and objectives
• Building staff capacity through coaching and mentoring, promoting a culture of continuous improvement and learning
• Effective verbal and written communication abilities, encompassing the capacity to engage with students, parents, and the broader school community
• Ability to follow Child Safety requirements, including: creating a child safe culture, and identifying and responding to abuse using the PROTECT framework

Why work at St Francis Xavier College?

We invest in high-quality people and facilities, operating through a team-based culture to encourage positive relationships between students and staff, and consistently express a rigorous expectation of personal excellence.

Work in an inclusive community that values innovation, professional development and staff wellbeing with employee benefits that includes:

• Free onsite parking
• Fully subsided access to EC by Go1 Learning Portal providing access to the most comprehensive learning and development library
• Access to internal and external training opportunities
• Funded membership to professional or industry associations
• Generous internal and external Professional Learning opportunities
• Extensive leadership opportunities
• 12% Superannuation
• Professional learning
• Fully subsidised Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and their families
• Time In Lieu
• No extras for teachers
• Annual Leave Loading and Position Allowance payments in December each year
• 16 weeks of paid Parental Leave and 4 weeks of paid Partner Leave
• Salary Packaging through Maxxia
• Generous leave entitlements including a paid flexible leave day per school year
• All buildings are equipped with heating and cooling
• Onsite canteens and vending machines for staff use at all campuses
• Social and wellbeing events organised throughout the year, including wellbeing weeks, staff drinks, weekly morning teas
• Allocation of an Induction Buddy for new staff

About St Francis Xavier College

St Francis Xavier College is a Catholic college with three campuses, offering numerous teaching and leadership opportunities.

The Campuses are easily accessed via several major freeways – only 20 minutes from Springvale Road on the M1.

We invest in high-quality people and facilities, operating through a team-based culture to encourage positive relationships between students and staff, and consistently express a rigorous expectation of personal excellence.

The College serves families from the parishes of Berwick, Koo Wee Rup, Maryknoll/Iona, Narre Warren and Pakenham under the governance of Diocese of Sale Catholic Education Limited (DOSCEL).

Applications close Monday 3 November at 5:00 pm.

Staff are employed under the Diocese of Sale Catholic Education Limited Schools and Secretariat Agreement 2022.

Successful applicants will demonstrate commitment to Catholic education and the safety and wellbeing of children.

The St Francis Xavier College community is committed to the safety, wellbeing, protection and inclusion of all children in our care.