St Mary’s Catholic Primary School is located in Bairnsdale, in the heart of East Gippsland. The town is the gateway to the world-renowned Gippsland Lakes, the picturesque Mitchell River region, surrounding forests and the spectacular Ninety Mile Beach.

Bairnsdale is a relaxed, welcoming country town with easy access to beautiful natural landscapes and scenic drives. With a population of almost 16,000, it is a thriving regional centre in eastern Victoria, located on the traditional lands of the Gunaikurnai peoples.

About the Role

St Mary’s Catholic Primary School has an enrolment of 485 students and is proud to be part of a welcoming, inclusive and supportive community of students, staff and families.

Our dedicated teams work collaboratively, sharing ideas, planning together and supporting one another to create a positive learning environment and achieve the best possible outcomes for every student.

Classroom Teacher: Full-time

Period: Ongoing

Commencement Date: 27th January 2027

Duties and responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

- Monitoring, evaluating, and reporting student progress in key learning areas

- Implementing strategies to achieve targets related to student learning outcomes.

- Monitor, evaluate and report student progress in key learning areas

- Implement strategies to achieve targets related to student learning outcomes

- Implement effective student management consistent with the school’s strategic plan

Benefits:

- Salary increases each January and July (Diocese of Sale Catholic Education Limited Schools and Secretariat Agreement 2022)

- Annual leave loading

- Salary Packaging

- Flexible leave day

- Dedicated support from school leadership

- Social events to create community with staff and families





- A strong team culture based on relationships and trust

Essential Knowledge and Experience

- VIT registration

- Accreditation to teach Religious Education in a Catholic School is an advantage.

- Exemplary teaching practice with proven classroom management practice

- Comprehensive knowledge of current educational needs and achievement standards

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including team-building and mentoring skills.

St Mary’s Catholic Primary School is set in beautiful surroundings, ideally located close to both the mountains and the sea. Our spacious grounds and expansive playgrounds provide students with wonderful opportunities to play, explore and connect.

We are proud of our warm, welcoming and positive school community, where students, families and staff work together in a supportive and inclusive environment. Our dedicated and caring team values collaboration, professional growth and a shared commitment to achieving the best outcomes for every child, making St Mary’s a rewarding and enjoyable place to work.

We are committed to creating a learning setting where every child feels valued, confident and excited about learning. We place the child at the centre of all that we do and recognise that every student is unique, with individual strengths, learning needs and learning styles.



Our approach is focused on knowing each child and supporting them to thrive academically, socially, emotionally and spiritually.

Our staff demonstrates a strong commitment to Catholic education, as well as to the safety, wellbeing and dignity of every child. While we welcome applicants with experience in Catholic Education, we also warmly encourage teachers (PTT and Graduates) from other educational sectors and backgrounds to apply. New staff are supported and welcomed into our community, with opportunities to grow professionally and contribute meaningfully to the life of our school.

How to apply

Further information on this exciting opportunity and application process can be found by contacting the Principal, Mrs Lisa Parwata.

Applications are to include a one-page cover letter addressed to the Principal and a CV that includes three professional referees. Applications are to be emailed to ********@stmbairns.catholic.edu.au

Applications close 9th November 2026. Please note: the interview process may commence prior to the closing date and, if a suitable applicant is found, the role may close early. We would encourage applications to be received as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

St Mary’s Catholic Primary School is committed to the safety, wellbeing, participation, and empowerment of children. Staff are required to adhere to the School’s Code of Conduct, Child Safety Policy and Procedure, the Mandatory Reporting Policy and be committed to the safety and wellbeing of children.

The successful applicant must have the right to work in Australia, will be subject to background checks and will be required to provide a current VIT registration.

📌 Classroom Teacher (Bairnsdale)
🏢 St. Mary's Primary School, Bairnsdale
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