Kindergarten Teacher/Director (Emerald)

Kindergarten Teacher/Director (Emerald)

Kindergarten Teacher/Director

St Brigid's Catholic Kindergarten - Emerald

EMERALD, QLD

Kindergarten / ELC / Early Childhood

Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Part Time (0.70 FTE)

Applications Close: 19 January 2026

Applications are invited from suitably qualified applications for the position of Kindergarten Teacher/Director at St Brigid's Catholic Kindergarten, Emerald. This is a part-time position, for 26.6hpw (7 day fortnight), commencing from January 2026 or as negotiated with the successful applicant.

Position: Kindergarten Teacher/Director, St Brigid's Catholic Kindergarten, Emerald
Start date: January 2026 or as negotiated with the successful applicant
Employment Status: Part-time continuing (26.6 hpw, 7 day fortnight + release time)
Salary Range: $43.67 - $62.90 (pending experience) + Director Allowance
Applications Close: Monday, 19 January 2026

What we are looking for:

Applications are invited from suitably qualified applications for the position of Kindergarten Teacher/Director at St Brigid's Catholic Kindergarten, Emerald. This is a part time position, for 26.6hpw (7 day fortnight), commencing from January 2026 or as negotiated with the successful applicant.

Applications are welcome from anyone who would support the Kindergarten's ethos and possess the following are encouraged to apply:

- Relevant tertiary qualification (or eligible to graduate)
- Appropriate qualities, knowledge and skills to provide a relevant and holistic education
- Eligible to work in Australia for the duration of the appointment
- A desire to serve the community of Emerald

We look forward to receiving your application and are sure that you will find a career with Catholic Education in the Diocese of Rockhampton very rewarding.

About us

St Brigid's Catholic Kindergarten, Emerald was established in 2013 and operates a five day fortnight with a current enrolment of 22 children.

Mandatory Requirements

- Relevant tertiary qualifications




- The ability to obtain approved Queensland College of Teachers Registration and/or relevant ACECQA approved Early Childhood Teacher Qualification
- Hold one of the following Child Protection competencies or willing to obtain:
- CHCPRT025—Identify and report children and young people at risk
- CHCPRT001—Identify and respond to children and young people at risk
- CHCPRT026—Support the rights and safety of children and young people
- CHCPRT002—Support the rights and safety of children and young people
- CHCECE057—Use collaborative practices to uphold child protection principles

- Australian work rights

Generous incentives are available to successful applicants which include:

- Competitive salary structure for Teaching staff - annual salary of $67,458 - $94,145 (pending experience)
- Recognition of Service for salary purposes (on provision of Statement of Service)
- Superannuation contribution of 12.75%
- Access to corporate health discounts with either Bupa or Westfund Health Insurance
- Access to Fitness Passport
- Access to free Employee Assistant Program (24-hour counselling service)
- Leadership development opportunities
- Isolated allowance payments andbonus payments
- Induction and professional learning programs and Early Career Teacher Support
- Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service (portability of Long Service Leave may also be applicable)
- Modern facilities and resources

How to apply

Applications close: Monday, 19 January 2026

Further information

- For a confidential conversation please contact Tracey Novak, Early Learning and Care Manager on 07 4994 8*** or ************@rok.catholic.edu.au
- To learn more about Accreditation, please view our Accreditation Information Sheet.
- For a confidential conversation or for further information regarding the remuneration package, please contact Employee Support Services 07 4994 8*** or **********@rok.catholic.edu.au
- Applications during the shortlisting phase will be kept confidential.

Catholic Education is committed to best practice in student protection policies and procedures and is an equal opportunity employer. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

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