Project Officer - Numeracy

Salary Range: $149,107 plus superannuation
Employment Status: Full-time | Contract from 20 July 2026 to 26 January 2027
Eligibility: Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident
Start Date: 20 July 2026

About St Francis Xavier College

St Francis Xavier College is a large 7 -12 comprehensive Catholic secondary school which has served the people of Canberra for nearly 50 years. We are dedicated to a learning culture of innovation and excellence and in supporting our students to become confident, curious and resilient learners, and as such have become a destination school in the Belconnen region.

About the Role    

The Project Officer (Numeracy) plays a vital role in the College by providing staff and student support and advice in teaching and learning and creating an environment where teaching and learning are valued.  The College is seeking a person who is committed to the vision of the College ‘Living the truth, leading with courage, learning for life’ and is invested in and will promote the mission of Catholic Education.  The successful applicant will be an experienced educator, will have demonstrated successful experience in enrichment practice in curriculum and will possess initiative, integrity and vision.

The Project Officer provides expert leadership in curriculum, teaching and learning in junior studies, utilising best practice in current research, evidence, and innovation to meet the needs of learners.  As a member of the Curriculum Leadership team, the Project Officer reports to the Assistant Principal Teaching and Learning and to the Principal in realising the vision and mission of the College. 

This appointment is temporary as it relates to a specific program that is temporary in nature.

Benefits and Opportunities    

Qualifications and Eligibility

• Bachelor of Teaching or Master of Teaching 
• ACT Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) registration  
• ACT Teacher Quality Institute (TQI) registration  
• Accreditation in accordance with Work Teach and Lead in Catholic Education Canberra and Goulburn policy

Application Process

Applicants are required to submit a cover letter and current resume 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. We welcome applications from suitable candidates from all diversity groups to support our system of schools and early learning centres in delivering quality education outcomes for the students in our care.

For further information about the College, please visit our website. Information about the CECG can be accessed here.

Position-specific queries: Please contact Jennifer Madgwick on 02 6278 9040 or via email jennifer.madgwick@sfx.act.edu.au
Application queries: Please contact the Recruitment Team on 02 6234 5427 or via email recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au