First Nations Religious Education and Faith Formation Educator Broome

First Nations Religious Education and Faith Formation Educator

For over 150 years, our schools, colleges, early learning centres and out of school care programs, have been an integral part of education in Western Australia. Together we form the state’s second-largest education provider, with more than 83,000 students relying on our nearly 14,000 dedicated staff each day. We are committed to fostering an environment where every child can achieve their full potential, and our office teams support schools to do exactly that.

The Role

The role of First Nations Religious Education and Faith Formation Educator belongs to the Formation for Mission team in the Religious Education directorate. We have 5 office campuses across the state and this role will be based at our Broome Regional Office.

This role is designed to support and work collaboratively with the Broome based CEWA Religious Education Consultant, members of the Religious Education Directorate and Broome Regional Office, to help develop culturally responsive faith formation and Religious Education curriculum delivery. To co-create contextualised Religious Education resources for Catholic schools of the Broome Diocese. This is a full-time, ongoing role commencing 1 January 2026.

The primary responsibilities of this role include but are not limited to :

• Co-develop and support professional learning in Religious Education for Catholic schools of the Broome Diocese, inclusive of First Nations culture.
• Co-facilitate Accreditation to Work modules in Broome Diocesan schools.
• Plan and collaborate to help develop prayer and liturgy experiences which include a First Nations cultural lens.
• Co-design and support faith formation opportunities.
• Co-design and support curriculum professional learning.
• Provide advice, knowledge, guidance, reports, and information on First Nations culture as it relates to the Catholic faith tradition.
• Support and collaborate on Broome Regional Office Religious Education works to provide a First Nations cultural lens.
• Develop Religious Education resources through co-design with First Nations Educators, and local and regional First Nations organisations.
• Establish and maintain effective networks and mutually respectful relationships within Catholic Education and with First Nation Educators’ communities, organisations, and external stakeholders.
• Model learning and teaching practice by working shoulder to shoulder in Religious Education classes with First Nation Educators.

Benefits of the role

Selection Criteria

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Information for Applicants

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Applications for this role close no later than 5pm Friday 14 November 2025. We reserve the right to close the advertisement early if a suitable candidate is identified. If you're interested in this role, we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible to ensure consideration.

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All employees of Catholic Education Western Australia are required to support the Catholic ethos in the performance of their duties. Catholic Education Western Australia also encourages applications from 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.