Job Description

Position: Secondary Teacher (Experienced)

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Start date: Applications accepted all year round. To be considered for positions commencing in 2026, please apply as soon as possible.

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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 - $147,048 (pending experience - includes Highly Accomplished (HAT) and Lead Teacher (LT) salary scale)

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Are you looking to make a difference?

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Each year, Catholic Education in the Diocese of Rockhampton appoints a number of experienced teachers to our Kindergartens, Primary Schools and Colleges to commence at the start of each year. Catholic Education, Diocese of Rockhampton, is a large, agile and growing organisation with a current enrolment of approximately 18,000 students and a staff of approximately 3,800 in 10 Catholic Kindergartens, 31 Catholic Primary Schools and 8 Catholic Secondary Colleges. Catholic Education in the Diocese of Rockhampton serves communities from Bundaberg in the south to Mackay in the north and west to Longreach.

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Applications are now open for full-time Secondary teaching positions for 2026.

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Applications are welcome from anyone who would support the school's ethos and feel comfortable in a Catholic School environment.

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Applicants who possess the following are encouraged to apply:

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- Relevant tertiary qualification
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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 communities located within the diocese of Rockhampton
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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 (based on location preferences) which include:

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- Competitive salary structure for Teaching staff - $86,600 - $147,048 (pending experience - includes Highly Accomplished (HAT) and Lead Teacher (LT) salary scale)
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- Recognition of Service for salary purposes (on provision of Statement of Service)
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- Relocation assistance
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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 and professional learning programs
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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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- 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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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.

📌 Secondary Teacher - Experienced Talent Pool - 2026/2027 (Rockhampton)
🏢 Catholic Education - Diocese of Rockhampton
📍 Rockhampton