Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Full Time

Applications Close: 19 August 2026

Provide for spiritual, academic and wellbeing needs of students and adhere to Catholic principles, by personal example, integrity and behaviour.

Teachers

St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School

Ongoing, Full-time

Make a Difference Where Every Child is Known

St Joseph's Catholic School is seeking passionate, innovative and committed teachers to join our welcoming school community on Tasmania's spectacular West Coast.

Located in the picturesque mining town of Rosebery, St Joseph's is a co-educational Catholic primary school. As one of only two Catholic schools on the West Coast, we play an important role in the life of the West Coast Parish, serving families from Rosebery, Zeehan and Tullah.

At St Joseph's, relationships are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to providing a high-quality Catholic education that nurtures the spiritual, academic and wellbeing needs of every child. Our small school setting creates meaningful opportunities for staff to build strong connections with students, families and colleagues, ensuring that every child is known, valued and supported to reach their full potential.

Why St Joseph's?

Nestled on Tasmania's stunning West Coast, Rosebery offers an enviable lifestyle surrounded by breathtaking natural beauty, rich history and a welcoming community. With world-class wilderness, outdoor adventure opportunities and a relaxed pace of life at your doorstep, Rosebery offers the perfect balance between a rewarding teaching career and an exceptional quality of life.

Successful applicants will also receive ongoing assistance with living and travel expenses as well as benefiting from additional leave days, allowing plenty of time for trips to the ‘big smoke’ or to accompany family and friends as they join you to explore Tasmania’s amazing West Coast.

- Removal cost support of $1,500 each way.




- Lodging in CET properties at a rate of $10 per week. Successful applicants to pay a $1,000 bond.
- Subsidised rent up to $300 per week for private properties. Successful applicants pay a minimum of $10 per week in rent.
- A remote schools allowance of $10,000 per year for three years (pro rata for part time employees). Financial support for electricity costs in CET properties.
- A one-off payment of $10,000 on completion of a three-year contract.

About the Role

As a Teacher at St Joseph's Catholic School, you will:

- Support the spiritual, academic and wellbeing development of all students.
- Promote and uphold the Catholic identity and mission of the school.
- Create engaging, inclusive and safe learning environments.
- Deliver high-quality teaching aligned with the Australian Curriculum and contemporary best practice.
- Develop positive and productive relationships with students, parents, colleagues and the wider community.
- Collaborate with staff to enhance student learning outcomes.
- Support student growth through effective assessment, feedback and reporting practices.
- Participate actively in school events, professional learning and community life.

What You'll Bring

We are looking for educators who:

- Demonstrate a commitment to the aims, values and philosophy of Catholic Education.
- Have a strong understanding of contemporary teaching and learning practices.
- Build positive and respectful relationships with students, families and colleagues.




- Foster inclusive classrooms that celebrate diversity and individual learning needs.
- Show a commitment to ongoing professional growth and collaboration.
- Can teach Religious Education in a Catholic School or are willing to work towards accreditation requirements.
- Current Working with Vulnerable People Registration.
- Teacher Registration in Tasmania, or the ability to obtain registration before commencement.
- Accreditation C: Accreditation to Teach Religious Education in a Catholic School, or a willingness to work towards obtaining this accreditation.
- Commitment to upholding Catholic beliefs, values and the Archbishop's Charter for Catholic Schools.
- Current Driver's Licence
- First Aid Certificate.
- Experience across a range of year levels and school settings.

Catholic Education Tasmania and St Joseph’s Catholic School are committed to supporting the rights of children and young people and providing a safe and supportive environment for them. The successful candidate will require satisfactory child safety checks and registrations.

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience and in accordance with the Tasmanian Catholic Education Single Enterprise Agreement 2024.

Applications close: Wednesday, 19th August 2026 at 1.00pm

Affiliation: Catholic
Teaching Level: Primary
Gender: Coed

65 Students
12 TeachingStaff
8 Non-Teaching Staff

Single School

St Joseph's Catholic Primary SchoolRoseberySt Joseph’s Catholic School is a co-educational primary school situated on the West Coast of Tasmania. St Joseph’s has a long history of successfully serving the townships of Rosebery, Tullah and Zeehan in the education of primary age children. This is a wonderful prospect to teach in a school offering small class sizes, modern facilities, a significantly high level of resources and a very supportive and encouraging environment.

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