Job Description

Position: Primary Teacher (Graduate)

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Start date: Applications are accepted all year round. To be considered for positions in 2027, please apply by 10 August 2026.

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Employment Status: Full time and Part-Time

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Hours per week: Various

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Salary: $86,600 - $124,724 (pending experience)

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Are you a recent or soon to be graduate looking to start your career in education? We're currently seeking talented and enthusiastic graduate teachers to join our team! As a graduate teacher with us, you'll have the opportunity to work with experienced educators and gain valuable experience in the classroom.

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Each year Catholic Education in the Diocese of Rockhampton appoints a number of graduate teachers to Catholic Kindergartens, Primary Schools and Colleges commencing at the start of each year. Our Graduate Program is a rolling process with vacancies and offers of employment occurring throughout the year. Catholic Education - Diocese of Rockhampton serves communities from Bundaberg in the south to Mackay in the north and west to Longreach at 17 locations across Central Queensland.

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Applications are now open for full-time teaching positions for the 2026 and 2027 school years.

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

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- Relevant tertiary qualification (or eligible to graduate)
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- Evidence of successfully passing the Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education Students
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- Appropriate qualities, knowledge and skills to provide a relevant and holistic education
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- Eligible to work in Australia for the duration of the appointment
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- A desire to serve the community of Central Queensland
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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.

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Generous incentives are available to successful applicants which include:

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- Competitive salary structure for Teaching staff - $86,600 - $124,724 (pending experience)
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- Superannuation contribution of 12.75%
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- Access to salary packaging options to maximise employee benefits and salaries with Remserv
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- Access to corporate health discounts with either Bupa or Westfund Health Insurance
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- Access to Fitness Passport
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- 39 weeks of term time for a school year
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- Access to free Employee Assistant Program (24-hour counselling service)
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- Leadership development opportunities
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- Induction, professional learning programs and Early Career Teacher Support
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- Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service (portability of Long Service Leave may also be applicable)
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- Deferred Salary Scheme
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- Modern facilities and resources
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Rural and Remote incentives are available subject to location preferences which include:

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- $1000 travel subsidy per year
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- Subsidised housing
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- Relocation assistance
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- Isolated allowance payments and bonus payments
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- For more information on the benefits of working in our rural and remote communities including the eligible locations, please visit our website.
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Mandatory Requirements

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- Relevant tertiary qualifications and the ability to obtain approved Queensland College of Teachers Registration
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- Australian work rights
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Further information

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- To learn more about Accreditation, please view our Accreditation Information Sheet.
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- For a confidential conversation or for further information regarding the remuneration package, please contact Employee Support Services 07 4994 8086 or [email protected]
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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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📌 Primary Teacher - Graduate Talent Pool - 2026/2027 (Rockhampton)
🏢 Catholic Education - Diocese of Rockhampton
📍 Rockhampton