Job No: TCE5107

Commencement Date: 6th October 2026

Location: Burdekin Catholic High School, Ayr

Salary Range: $86,600 - $124,725 pending experience + Super + Allowances

Join our team as a Secondary Teacher at Burdekin Catholic High School, Ayr!

We’re looking for a passionate and dedicated Secondary Teacher with tertiary qualifications and registration (or eligibility) with the Queensland College of Teachers. This role is for a fixed term period concluding 4th December 2026. The following subjects are required:

- English
- Health & Physical Education

You’ll join a supportive team of committed teachers who work together in partnership with the parent community to create the best possible learning experience for every student. Your understanding of contemporary teaching practices, and your ability to adapt and support a diverse range of learners, will help every child feel included, valued, and confident.

In your classroom, you’ll spark curiosity and a love of learning by designing engaging lessons, setting clear expectations, and continually reflecting on your practice to keep improving. You’ll use a range of assessment tools to understand each student’s progress, celebrate their growth, and give meaningful feedback that helps them thrive.

Guided by Catholic values, you’ll embrace the school’s mission, prioritise student safety and wellbeing, and help create a welcoming, supportive environment where every learner feels they belong.

The Burdekin region is known for its relaxed lifestyle, strong community spirit and beautiful natural surrounds. Set between Townsville and Bowen, the area is famous for its fertile farmland, friendly locals and connection to the land and sea. From quiet country towns to coastal escapes,



the Burdekin offers a welcoming sense of belonging and the freedom to enjoy life at your own pace. With tropical beaches, the Burdekin River and nearby fishing and boating spots all within easy reach, it’s a place where balance comes naturally - making it a rewarding region to live, work and build your future.

Townsville Catholic Education has standards of conduct for workers to maintain a safe and healthy environment for children. Our commitment to these standards requires that we conduct working with children checks and background referencing for all staff. The organisation is fully committed to child safety and has a zero tolerance to abuse of children or adults-at-risk.

For more information, please review the full position description.

We’d love to hear from you! Please click the “Apply” button and follow the prompts.

Applications close 29th September 2026.

About us

Townsville Catholic Education provides a supportive, flexible working environment where care for the individual is an important part of our ethos. We employ motivated people who want to work together to produce excellent outcomes for our students. Our staff are recognised as being central to achieving our mission.

We value your hard work and dedication, and we’re proud to offer a range of perks designed to support you both professionally and personally:

- Market-competitive salary
- Access to remote area benefits
- Annual Leave at 17.5% leave loading
- 12.75% Superannuation employer contribution
- Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service
- Salary packaging options
- Up to 14 Weeks paid parental leave available to the primary carer, regardless of gender
- Deferred Salary Scheme
- …and a range of other great benefits!

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