The Assistant Principal Religious Education (APRE) / Religious Education Coordinator (REC) shares responsibility with the Principal for spiritual and theological leadership, faith formation, and embedding Catholic and local Aboriginal perspectives across the curriculum.

This executive leadership role leads Religious Education, liturgy, faith formation and Catholic identity, and is open to practicing Catholics committed to the Catholic faith. Opportunities are available across Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Catholic College (Alice Springs), Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School (Woodroffe), Murrupurtiyanuwu Catholic Primary School (Wurrumiyanga) and Xavier Catholic College ( Wurrumiyanga) commencing January 2027.

What We Offer

• Salary: CT level up to CT9, plus $19,603.31 REC allowance, or
• APRE salary: $157,919 – $159,324 (dependent on Master’s completion stage)
• Funded professional development and faith formation
• The opportunity to lead faith and learning in rich multicultural Catholic communities
• Employee Assistance Program
• Discounted school fees for children attending Catholic schools
• Relocation assistance available

Key Responsibilities

The APRE / Religious Education Coordinator will:

• Lead the development and implementation of the Religious Education curriculum, including Journey in Faith and the Made in the Image of God Human Sexuality Program.
• Work collaboratively with staff to support effective planning, delivery and evaluation of Religious Education teaching and learning.
• Coordinate and lead liturgies, prayer and faith celebrations for students and staff.
• Support the parish in the leadership and implementation of Sacramental preparation programs.
• Lead the development and delivery of formation programs for students and staff.
• Promote and encourage ongoing professional development and faith formation opportunities for staff.
• Provide leadership in meeting accreditation requirements and strengthening Catholic identity across the school.

Essential Criteria

The successful applicant will:

• Be a practicing Catholic and active member of a Catholic Eucharistic community.
• Be a person of integrity with a personal commitment to Christ and a just engagement with the world.
• Demonstrate the capacity to promote and lead the identity and mission of a Catholic school within a contemporary context.
• Demonstrate leadership in faith formation, liturgy and social justice initiatives.
• Be a skilled educator with the ability to lead Religious Education curriculum design, implementation and assessment.
• Demonstrate contemporary pedagogical practice in Religious Education relevant to the cultural context of the school community.
• Possess highly developed interpersonal and communication skills.
• Hold a Graduate Certificate in Religious Education and be completing, or willing to work towards, a Master’s degree in Religious Education, Theology or Catholic Educational Leadership (or equivalent).

How to Apply : 

For more information, contact Recruitment on (08) •••• •400 or [email protected]

Applications Close: 06 October 2026

The Catholic Education Office reserves the right to close this advertisement early or extend it beyond the closing date.