Why Work for Catholic Education Diocese of Wagga Wagga?

Catholic Education, Diocese of Wagga Wagga (CEDWW) serves twenty-four primary schools, five secondary colleges and two boarding facilities.

In joining CEDWW, you will be part of a vibrant Catholic education community, with a shared dedication to providing quality education to students. Our schools are committed to providing a supportive and nurturing environment where students can grow academically, socially, and spiritually. We achieve this through our schools being communities of Welcome, Faith, Service and Learning.

We support employees in their career journeys by offering various options for job mobility, promotional opportunities, and a comprehensive suite of professional development programs.

Your New Role

As the Education Officer – Evangelisation and Religious Education (Youth Ministry), you will play a pivotal role in strengthening the connection between Catholic schools and parishes across the Diocese. Working collaboratively with the E&RE Team, Chancery staff, and school and parish leaders, you will drive youth ministry programs (such as Spiritus) and coordinate impactful student evangelisation events, including World Youth Day and the Australian Catholic Youth Festival.

In this role, your work will be guided by System and School Strategic Plans as well as Bishop Mark Edwards’ pastoral letter, Listen to Him. While delivering support within your primary field of service, you will maintain the flexibility to respond dynamically to the evolving needs of our schools and parishes.

View Position Description here.

Position Highlights & Tenure

• Pathway to Permanency: Initial 3-year contract with an option to extend for a further 3 years (contingent on growth and renewal processes), leading to a permanent teaching position within CEDWW upon successful completion.
• Commencement Date: 27 January 2027
• Location: On-site in Wagga Wagga
• Hours: Full-Time (35 hours per week)
• Remuneration: Salary to be negotiated

What We Can Offer

• Discounted Bupa Health Insurance
• Salary Packaging through Maxxia
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program
• Access to Fitness Passport

Essential Criteria

• An understanding of and commitment to the ideals of Catholic Education and regularly participate in the sacramental life of the Church.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and an ability to build relationships with key stakeholders including school leaders, teachers, clergy and chancery staff
• Strong knowledge and understanding of school retreats and kerygmatic events
• Attention to detail and the capacity to manage a complex workload
• Applies project and change management methodologies to lead strategic reform
• Has led, delivered and/or coordinated staff and/or student formation experience
• Experience leading and teaching students in a school setting
• Experience in connecting students with external providers, especially in the evangelising space.
• Has experience coordinating or had responsibility for elements of large-scale evangelising gatherings.
• Experience in Planning and delivering  faith formation for staff across varying career stages
• Postgraduate academic qualifications additional to initial teacher training and evidence of personal responsibility for ongoing relevant professional learning
• Accreditation for Leadership in a Catholic School (Category E, Accreditation for Senior Leadership in Catholic Education) or working towards Accreditation.
• Current Driver’s Licence
• Current NSW Working With Children Check
• Successful candidate to undergo a National Criminal History Check

Applications & Enquiries 

If you are interested in this position and would like further information, please contact Paul Chigwidden via email at [email protected] or phone 0429 510 429

A formal application would consist of:

• A current CV, outlining your full career history
• A cover letter (maximum 3 pages) outlining the role you’re applying for, your relevant experience and capabilities against the Key Responsibilities with specific reference to the educational vision articulated in the ‘Bishop’s Letter’
• Details of three referees:
  • One referee must be your Parish Priest from your local parish of worship.
  • If you’re a current Principal, one of your referees must be from an internal senior position of authority from your Diocese.
  • For other leadership levels, one of your referees must be your current Principal.

Your referees will be contacted prior to shortlisting.

All applications must be sent to [email protected]  

Applications Close Friday 27 November 2026

If you are applying for this position you must complete a Pre-Employment Declaration as part of CEDWW Recruitment requirements. If you do not complete the Pre-Employment Declaration we are unable to progress your application further.

CEDWW reserves the right to interview and appoint at any stage during the search process.

All employment offers with Catholic Education Diocese of Wagga Wagga (CEDWW) are contingent upon the successful completion of pre-employment screening checks conducted by CEDWW’s People, Development and Engagement Team.

CEDWW is a child related employer and is committed to the safety, wellbeing and protection of all children and young people in our care.

CEDWW is an equal opportunity employer. All recruitment and selection decisions are based solely on merit and we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, as well as people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds.