Salary Range: $82,796 to $136,848 Full-time equivalent plus superannuation. Salary is determined based on years of teaching service.
Employment Status: Full-time
Eligibility: Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident
Start Date: Negotiable

About Merici College

At Merici College, you’ll join a vibrant community dedicated to supporting your professional growth and building upon your skills and expertise. Our Mission Statement is at the heart of everything we do: we empower women to love life, have hope, be faithful, and build futures that are more wondrous than they dare to dream. As an all-girls school for Years 7–12, Merici College proudly offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (Years 11–12) and the Middle Years Programme (Years 7–10). Joining our team means contributing to a culture of excellence where innovative programs and teaching practices inspire students to achieve their full potential academically, spiritually, and socially.

About the Role

The Food Technology Teacher inspires students through engaging, hands-on learning that combines practical skills with industry knowledge. In this role, you will deliver curriculum-aligned lessons, provide regular assessment and feedback, and maintain accurate records of student progress. You will collaborate with colleagues, families, and community partners to support student success and career pathways, while upholding professional standards through ongoing development and industry accreditation. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of hospitality and food technology education in a evolving and supportive environment.

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 choice

Qualifications

Bachelor of Teaching or Master of Teaching
ACT Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) registration
ACT Teacher Quality Institute (TQI) accreditation

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 and welcomes applications from candidates of all diversity groups to support schools and early learning centres to deliver quality education outcomes for students.

Please note that applications will be reviewed as they are received and interviews may be conducted prior to the closing date.

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 Kathleen Garvie on 02 6243 4100 or via email kathleen.garvie@cg.catholic.edu.au.

Application queries: Please contact the Recruitment team on 02 6234 5427 or via email recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au.

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