Primary Teacher

Job No: TCE5187

Commencement Date: 19 January 2027

Location: St Michael's Catholic School - Palm Island

Salary Range: $86,600 – $124,725 (pending experience) + Super + Allowances

Incentives: IPRAS and ITAS

Ready for a Sea Change with Purpose? Teach & Inspire at St Michael's Catholic School, Palm Island!

Step out of the daily grind and into a deeply rewarding teaching experience on Palm Island. We are seeking a passionate, adaptable Primary Teacher ready to make a genuine impact where it matters most, connecting deeply with Australia's rich First Nations cultures.

What We Offer:

- Fully Subsidised Housing: Enjoy comfortable accommodation with zero rent worries.

- Generous Remote & Relocation Allowances: Financial support (including IPRAS and ITAS incentives) to ease your transition and support your lifestyle.

- Unmatched Cultural Immersion: Work alongside local Elders and community members in a supportive, unique environment.

- Breathtaking Island Living: Trade city traffic for pristine coastal landscapes and an unbeatable work-life balance.

In this unique role, you will join a dedicated team of educators working closely with families to create the best possible learning experience for every child. You will spark curiosity and a love of learning by designing engaging lessons, setting explicit expectations, and reflecting on your practice to help every student thrive.

About You:

- Relevant tertiary qualifications in Primary Education.

- Current registration (or eligibility for registration) with the Queensland College of Teachers.

- A strong passion for First Nations Education and a deep knowledge of contemporary teaching practices.

- The ability to adapt, differentiate, and nurture a diverse range of learners.

- A commitment to creating a welcoming,



safe environment aligned with Catholic values and zero-tolerance child safety standards.

Embrace a teaching journey that changes lives, including your own. Apply today!

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.

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 15 November 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 benefits designed to support you both professionally and personally:

- 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!

📌 Primary Teacher (Queensland)
🏢 Townsville Catholic Education
📍 Queensland