Salary Range: $149,107 plus superannuationEmployment Status: Full-timeEligibility: Australian Citizen or Permanent ResidentStart Date: Friday, 23 January 2026 About St Mary MacKillop College St Mary MacKillop College is Canberra's largest secondary school, operating across two campuses: Years 7 to 9 at our Padua Campus in Wanniassa, and Years 10 to 12 at our St Peter's Campus in Isabella Plains.
As part of the Catholic Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn Education Limited (CECG), we are connected to a wider network of 56 Catholic schools and nine Early Learning Centres across the region.
Our diverse and talented teaching staff brings a wealth of experience and expertise from many different backgrounds, creating a friendly and supportive environment that enriches learning.
We offer a wide range of curriculum options, excellent facilities, and numerous co-curricular opportunities.
At MacKillop, we provide staff with pathways to leadership, access to professional learning and wellbeing programs, flexible working arrangements, and support for those transitioning from primary to secondary teaching.
We are proud of our inclusive, welcoming community and our strong culture of quality teaching and learning, committed to providing a safe and supportive environment where every student can thrive.
About the Role The Coordinator of Performance is accountable primarily to the College Principal and the Heads of Campus and is responsible for overseeing all extra-curricular Performing Arts programs across both campuses.
In this role, they are tasked with fostering student participation, engagement, and opportunities within the Performing Arts.
The Coordinator leads a team of specialist teachers in Music, Dance, and Drama, supporting and coordinating a wide range of extra-curricular activities, including the College Musical, Variety Night, Choir, Band Program, Ensembles, Drama productions, the MacKillop Academy for primary students, and other related music, dance, or drama events.
Benefits and Opportunities Extensive training in our high-quality professional learning program, Catalyst Access to curriculum resources that support evidence-based, high-impact teaching practice 24 weeks of paid parental leave (maternity/adoption) Up to 14 weeks of paid parental leave (paternity/non-initial primary carer leave) Support for professional development and study opportunities Access our People Wellbeing Program, Flourish Opportunities to transfer to other schools within the Archdiocese across ACT and NSW to support lifestyle choices Qualifications Bachelor of Teaching or Master of Teaching Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) registration Teacher Quality Institute (TQI) registration Application Process Applicants are required to submit a current resume and a cover letter that addresses the selection criteria as outlined in the Position Description.
This position involves working with children.
Appointment is subject to satisfactory employment screening for child-related employment in accordance with CECG policy.
CECG is committed to workforce diversity and creating inclusive workplaces.
We welcome applications from suitable candidates from all diversity groups to support our system of schools and early learning centres in delivering quality education outcomes for the students in our care.
For further information about the School, please visit our website.
Information about the Catholic Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn Education Limited (CECG) can be accessed here.
Position-specific queries Please contact Lachlan McNicol on or via email Application queries: Please contact the Recruitment team on or via email .