About us:
Catholic Education NT operates 18 Catholic schools across the Northern Territory — from Early Learning to Secondary — including five colleges, seven primary schools, one flexible learning centre, and five remote schools. Our schools are places of learning, connection, and growth, guided by the values of Wisdom, Justice, Courage, Compassion, and Love.
The position:
The Education Officer – Religious Education (Secondary) plays a vital role in strengthening Catholic identity and enhancing the quality of Religious Education across our secondary schools. The successful applicant will provide expert leadership, mentoring, and curriculum support to Principals, APREs, Religious Education Coordinators, and teachers, ensuring that Religious Education is delivered with excellence, faithfulness, and cultural responsiveness.
This is a full-time permanent position, commencing February 2026.
Key responsibilities:
As Education Officer – Religious Education (Secondary), you will:
* Strengthen Catholic Identity across the Diocese through high-quality Religious Education, faith formation, and contemporary pedagogy.
* Support schools to implement the Journey in Faith, Made in the Image of God, and SACE Spiritualities, Religion and Meaning curriculum frameworks.
* Build capability across school teams by providing mentoring, professional learning, and modelling engaging, data-informed Religious Education practice.
* Design and lead staff faith formation, including prayer, liturgy, and Catholic identity initiatives that support spiritual and professional growth.
* Provide targeted curriculum and pedagogical support to Aboriginal Catholic Community Schools, empowering them to deliver culturally responsive and contextually meaningful Religious Education pathways.
Full details of the role and requirements can be found in the Position Description within the Information Pack.
About you:
We are looking for someone who:
* Upholds and actively lives the Catholic ethos as a practising Catholic.
* Brings experience teaching Religious Education and leading contemporary curriculum implementation.
* Demonstrates strong knowledge of current developments in Religious Education pedagogy and assessment.
* Collaborates effectively with school leaders, teachers, and colleagues to build a cohesive, mission-driven team environment.
* Is registered (or eligible for registration) with the NT Teacher Registration Board.
* Holds a current Working with Children (Ochre) Card and NT Driver's Licence.
Why work for Catholic Education NT?
* Annual salary of $142,658.93 plus superannuation
* Relocation assistance of up to $2,500
* Working hours: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM, 35 hours per week
* Five weeks of annual leave, plus additional leave entitlements
* Salary packaging and novated leasing to maximise your income potential
* Employee rewards program offering savings and discounts at over 450 well-known retailers
* Discounted school fees for children attending Catholic schools
* Access to learning, development, and leadership opportunities in a supportive environment
* Additional benefits when working with or visiting remote schools
* Free onsite parking
How to Apply:
Click the link below to download the application package and apply:
For external applicants:
For CENT employees:
Submit your resume and cover letter, addressing the essential criteria in the Position Description.
For more information, contact Recruitment on
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.
Applications close: 23 January 2026
The Catholic Education Office reserves the right to close this advertisement early or extend it beyond the closing date.