As God’s chosen ones, clothe yourself with compassion, kindness, humility, meekness and patience.
(First Letter of Paul to the Colossians 3:12)
The poor need help today, not next week.
(Familiar Instructions of Catherine McAuley p.140)
But we appeal to you, brothers and sisters, to respect those (who labour) among you.
(First Letter of Paul to the Thessalonians 5:12)
A good beginning is of great importance. You must waste some time with visitors.
(Letter Catherine McAuley to Elizabeth Moore, December 1838)
Serve one another with whatever gift each of you has received.
(First Letter of Peter 4:10)
Speak as your mind directs and always act with courage.
(Letter Catherine McAuley to Mary Ann Doyle, 1841)
Sacred Heart College holds the care, safety and wellbeing of children and young people as a central and fundamental responsibility.
Our commitment is drawn from, and inherent to, the teaching and mission of Jesus Christ, with love, justice and the sanctity of each human person at the heart of the gospel (CECV Commitment Statement to Child Safety). The College requires all workplace participants to have either a Working with Children Check or VIT registration, to comply with its Code of Conduct, and to complete regular training in child safety and wellbeing matters. All successful candidates will have appropriate background checks undertaken to confirm suitability to work with children.
View the College's policies on Child Safety.
We work to affirm a culture prioritising health, safety and wellbeing; we want all employees to actively engage in optimising their health and safety. Some current initiatives include Health and Safety programs including flu vaccinations, discounted private health insurance through Teachers Health, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Awareness days such as RUOK and employee recognition days.
We also have a College Wellbeing Committee, Health and Safety Representatives, and provide a range of professional and personal development opportunities, including Mental Health First Aid certification, Visible WellbeingTM awareness and promotion, and general First Aid Training to name a few.
Much like Catherine McAuley and the sisters of Mercy who drew on core values to inform their decision-making, we keep the Mercy Values at the forefront of our decision-making and actions. You will see our values in action.
In support of our employees being continuous and proactive learners, we have implemented SHC Extend, a learning management system enabling access to internal professional learning programs in a targeted and user-guided fashion and which supports employees to build an online portfolio that documents their growth. Opportunities for professional learning at the College ensure that professional knowledge and practice is at the forefront of school development.
The College offers employees the option of putting general living and entertainment expenses towards their tax-free income, and employees can also access novated leasing arrangements. All of this helps you to do more with your money!
In addition to the leave you might expect, our employees may also be able to access school holiday leave (position dependent), 14 weeks paid parental leave, flexible access to sick and carers leave for special family events, cultural and ceremonial leave, community service leave, and more. Our new enterprise agreement (anticipated mid-2023) is expected to include even greater leave provisions than those listed above.
Our award winning, state-of-the-art facilities stand alongside buildings that hold true to our heritage and history. From the beautiful bluestone of the Heritage Precinct, to the magnificence of the Chapel and the incredible experience that is the Innovation Precinct, there is physical beauty and a story to all our spaces. Access our Virtual Tour.
As a Mercy Community, Sacred Heart College is called to develop practical ways to be agents for positive change and impact within our local, national and global communities. The College supports a range of groups within these communities, and provides opportunity for all students and employees to participate in local outreach programs.
Free onsite and online LuceFit classes, and access to a well-equipped gymnasium.
The team at LuceFit deliver weekly online workouts accessible to employees, students, families and community members. Face to face sessions run once per week, and employees have free and supported access to our recently refurbished gymnasium.
We work to affirm a culture prioritising health, safety and wellbeing; we want all employees to actively engage in optimising their health and safety. Some of our current health, safety and wellbeing initiatives include:
The People and Capability Team are available to support prospective candidates and new employees. If you have questions about our current or future opportunities, whether it's your next-step, your side-step or your career-reinvention step, please contact us for a confidential chat.