Schools and Community Engagement Coordinator

Reports to: CEO

Hours: Full-time role

Location: Sydney-based with flexible working.

About Mary MacKillop Today

Mary MacKillop Today is an international and community development organisation with a long-standing commitment to supporting and empowering people who face marginalisation in communities within Australia and Overseas.

Mary MacKillop Today walks alongside people and communities at the margins, in Australia and Internationally, in the spirit of Saint Mary MacKillop. We create opportunities for self-determination through learning for life so that all might flourish. Mary MacKillop Today is a ministry of the Sisters of Saint Joseph which implements programs that provide education, in all its forms, in Timor-Leste, Australia, Peru and Fiji. We work in the spirit of Saint Mary MacKillop and Rev Julian Tenison Woods, inspired by their faith, legacy and grounded practical work.

Mary MacKillop Today is a signatory of the Australian Council for International Development’s Code of Conduct and is accredited with the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT). Consequently, we have a high degree of accountability and transparency. Mary MacKillop Today is committed to protecting the rights of children and vulnerable adults everywhere we work, and preferred candidates are subject to child safe recruitment screening.

About the Role

Mary MacKillop Today is looking for an inspiring and energetic educator to strengthen and increase the engagement of students and communities in our unique story of legacy and in the impact we have living our social justice mission today.

The Schools and Community Engagement Coordinator is responsible for the strategy and implementation of a national justice education program for students, teachers, school and education communities across Australia. The successful candidate will build effective relationships with Catholic schools, diocesan education offices and Josephite education and justice networks. They will develop curriculum-linked educational, prayer, action, campaign and fundraising resources for schools. This position will have a key role in coordinating MMT’s multi-team approach to Mary MacKillop’s Feast Day.

Initially reporting to the CEO, this role will collaborate with the Marcomms, Fundraising and Programs teams.

Key responsibilities

Strategic Planning and Execution

Develop a school strategy to deliver awareness, education, resources, and campaigns to increase school participation and engagement with the work of MMT.
Facilitate cross-team collaborative planning to develop a strategy for MMT’s annual Mary MacKillop Feast Day including: program story focus, education and action resources, promotion and fundraising ideas.

Partnerships and Networks

Build relationships with diocesan school offices to promote MMT resources and activities and increase school participation in MMT’s mission.
Build engagement with Josephite school networks (AJASS; JJAM).
Participate in Josephite Justice Network (JJN) activities as a link to MMT’s development of an advocacy strategy.

Curriculum and Resources

Identify opportunities for MMT-relevant resource development linked to school curriculum, particularly Religious Education curriculum.
Develop presentations, workshops and relevant content for internal and external educational sessions as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience (to be addressed in cover letter)

Essential

Degree in Education, International Development or related field.
Minimum 5 years’ experience in Catholic schools.
A sound knowledge of local and global social justice issues, and the approach of Catholic Social teaching in response to them.
Proven experience in linking school curriculum to social justice outcomes.
Proven ability to motivate and guide young people to participate in social justice initiatives
Ability to juggle multiple projects and deadlines.
Excellent presentation and workshop facilitation skills.
Strong computer skills including PowerPoint.

Desirable

Experience in advocacy and campaigns.
Cross cultural, community development or international experience.

Other Essential

Compliance with and observance of all current Mary MacKillop Today Policies, Procedures and Practices, including our WH&S Policies and Procedures.
Ability to travel domestically as required.
Ability to work within and contribute to the Mission and Values of Mary MacKillop Today.

General Information

This position is a permanent, full -time role based in North Sydney, and reports to the CEO of Mary MacKillop Today. We have flexible work options including some working from home. The working environment is informal but professional, with very high standards of output and delivery. We are a happy, enthusiastic and energy-filled group, with a positive value-driven culture.

The preferred candidate must be willing to undergo a criminal record check or statutory declaration of local legal equivalent where criminal records checks are unavailable or unreliable. Where possible and as required by Mary MacKillop Today the Candidate must also be willing to undergo a Working with Children check.

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees, including those with diverse experiences and abilities, are valued and can thrive. We welcome the unique contributions of candidates from all backgrounds, including but not limited to varied education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, disability, sexual orientation, and beliefs. As advocates for diversity, we believe that innovative thinking comes from varied experiences and strongly encourage candidates of all backgrounds and abilities to apply.

Applications

If you are an experienced teacher with a passion for social justice and a commitment to contribute to the mission and values of Mary MacKillop Today, please apply with your resume together with a cover letter responding to the Knowledge, Skills and Experience required to: recruitment@marymackilloptoday.org.au .

If you require additional information or assistance with accessibility accommodations during the application process, please reach out to us at recruitment@marymackilloptoday.org.au or 02 8912 2777

Application deadline is Monday May 5, 2025.

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