Commencement Date: Monday 13 July 2026
Employment Type: Term Time, Permanent (38 hours per week)
Salary Range: $34.17 to $35.62 gross per hour plus 12.75% Super
Closing Date for Applications: 12pm, Friday 10 July 2026 unless filled prior
Newman Catholic College, co-located on James Cook University site, Smithfield, is Cairns Catholic Education’s newest college, joining a system of 29 other catholic schools and colleges. Opened in 2022, with approximately 140 Year 7 students and growing a year level each year until Year 12 is reached in 2027, its location on and interaction with the University presents endless opportunities to meet the diverse learning needs of our students. Newman Catholic College works collaboratively with James Cook University so that learning and teaching is enhanced at all year levels.
Our curriculum at Newman Catholic College centres on design, digital and inquiry-based learning. It is strategic in its intent to promote the development of skills such as problem solving, critical analysis, and creative thinking; a curriculum that is innovative, digital and design focused, and forward thinking for all students, wherever they are on their learning journey.
The RE Support Officer is a non-teaching officer who works collaboratively with the Leader of Liturgy, Spirituality and Faith Formation and the College Principal. As a practicing catechist, the incumbent serves as a visible witness to the Gospel, enriching the Catholic identity of the college, assisting with classroom RE lesson resources, and actively supporting the spiritual and social wellbeing for both RE staff and students within RE classes.
The RE Support Officer will develop a sense of connection to the mission imperative of our Diocese. This position plays an important role in promoting the mission and core values of the Catholic Church and its agencies, through engaging with young people within our Newman Catholic Community and Northern Beaches Parish.
The RE Support Officer’s work is underpinned by key Diocesan and Church documents. They are to promote effective strategies for engaging young people.
The RE Support Officer connects students with various youth ministries within the local and Diocesan church.
For further information about the role, please download the Position Description 
RE Support Officer - Level 4.docx
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Lauretta Graham - Principal
P: 4047 6000
E: principal.newman@cns.catholic.edu.au
Intending applicants must be fully committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation.
Catholic Education is an equal opportunity employer.
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