Religious Education Consultant - Broome

Religious Education Consultant Broome

Inspire Faith, Form Leaders, and Shape Catholic Education Across the Kimberley

This is a Level J position, with a starting salary of $135,280 (Step 1) plus superannuation. Candidates with significant experience relevant to the role may be considered for commencement at a higher salary step

1.0 FTE | Fixed-Term | Broome

For more than 150 years, Catholic Education Western Australia (CEWA) has supported schools and communities across the state. Today, we are Western Australia's second-largest education provider, supporting more than 84,500 students through a network of schools and nearly 14,000 staff.

We're seeking a Religious Education Consultant to join our Religious Education Team at our Broome Regional Office.

Join CEWA as a Religious Education Consultant in Broome and play a pivotal role in supporting Catholic school leaders, educators, and communities across the Kimberley to strengthen faith formation, religious education, and mission leadership. Working collaboratively with school leaders, diocesan partners, and CEWA teams, you will help shape meaningful learning and formation opportunities that respond to local contexts and First Nations perspectives while supporting the evangelising mission of Catholic education. This is a unique opportunity to make a lasting impact in regional and remote communities while contributing to the faith and leadership development of current and future generations.

This is a 1.0FTE fixed-term position commencing 1 January 2027 and concluding 31 December 2028.

Why Join CEWA?

• This is a Level J position, with a starting salary of $135,280 (Step 1) plus superannuation. Candidates with significant experience relevant to the role may be considered for commencement at a higher salary step.
• Additional paid leave during Christmas and Easter office closures
• Flexible working arrangements where operationally appropriate
• Professional development and career growth opportunities
• Access to wellbeing initiatives including Fitness Passport, Employee Assistance Program and corporate health discounts
• Relocation and housing assistance, where eligible.

About the Role

Success in this role looks like building strong partnerships with school leaders and educators across the Kimberley, delivering meaningful faith formation and religious education support that is responsive to local contexts and strengthens Catholic identity in schools. The successful candidate will empower leaders and staff through high-quality formation, accreditation, and professional learning opportunities, while fostering collaboration with diocesan partners, First Nations communities, and CEWA teams to enhance the faith, learning, and mission of Catholic education across the region.

Key responsibilities include:

• Provide expert advice and support to Catholic school leaders and educators across the Kimberley in religious education, faith formation, and mission leadership.
• Design and facilitate engaging faith formation, accreditation, and professional learning opportunities for school staff and leaders.
• Partner with schools, diocesan stakeholders, and CEWA teams to strengthen Catholic identity and support the evangelising mission of Catholic education.
• Promote and develop faith formation and leadership opportunities that support First Nations staff and communities.
• Support schools in implementing mandated Religious Education programs in ways that reflect local contexts, cultures, and community needs.
• Contribute to regional initiatives, principal formation, early career teacher programs, and collaborative projects across the Broome Diocese and CEWA.

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About You

The ideal candidate is a passionate and experienced Catholic educator who is committed to faith formation, religious education, and the mission of Catholic schools. They will be a collaborative relationship-builder with the ability to engage and inspire adult learners, support school leaders, and work respectfully within diverse Kimberley communities, including First Nations contexts. With strong knowledge of Religious Education, accreditation requirements, and Catholic teaching, they will be motivated by the opportunity to make a meaningful difference across regional and remote Western Australia

Essential requirements:

• Prepared to support the Catholic ethos in the performance of their duties.
• Accreditation for Leadership.
• Capacity to present CEWA system accreditation requirements.
• Excellent knowledge and use of tools, resources and presentation skills which fully engage adult learners in an interactive way that enable engaging learning experiences.
• Capacity to work collaboratively and cooperatively with others.
• Recent experience with the mandated Religious Education curriculum for Western Australian Catholic schools.
• Personal witness to Catholic faith and proven ability to communicate Catholic teaching faithfully with others.

Highly regarded:

1. Understanding of the complexities of leadership in the Kimberley Region.
2. Understanding of middle leadership.
3. Capacity to develop, contextualize and present faith formation professional learning.
4. A sound knowledge of theology and scripture.
5. A sound understanding of mature adult discipleship that is a living, fruitful and explicit profession of faith.
6. Knowledge and experience of ministry in the Catholic Church.
7. A sound knowledge of the Western Australian Curriculum.

Information for Applicants

To access a copy of the Position Description please click here: Position Description 

Interested applicants should submit:

• A cover letter briefly addressing the selection criteria.
• A curriculum vitae outlining employment history, qualifications and certifications, and providing a minimum of two professional referees.

The successful applicant will be required to provide:

• Registration with the TRBWA and working with children’s check
• 100 points of identification.

Applications for this role close no later than 5pm, Wednesday 4 November 2026.

We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if a suitable candidate is identified. If you're interested in this opportunity, we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible to ensure consideration.

If you require support with submitting your application, please contact our Talent Advisors at careers@cewa.edu.au. Applications can be submitted by clicking Apply and uploading your application through our website. Applications will not be accepted via email.

All employees of Catholic Education Western Australia are required to support the Catholic ethos in the performance of their duties. Catholic Education Western Australia encourages applications from people of all cultural backgrounds, First Nations peoples, and individuals with disabilities or medical conditions who meet the requirements of the position. To be eligible to apply, you must be legally permitted to work in Australia.