Head of Faculty (Religious Education)

Emmaus College; Rockhampton Regional; On-site; AUD 106,000 - 144,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

12.75% superannuation

Salary packaging options

Health discounts (Bupa/Westfund)

Fitness Passport

39 weeks of term time

Employee Assistance Program

Induction and professional learning

Long service leave after 7 years

Deferred Salary Scheme

Modern facilities

Job summary

Emmaus College in Rockhampton is seeking a Head of Faculty (Religious Education) to lead religious education across the college and work with the Leadership Team to advance teaching and learning. This role starts January 2027 and runs alongside a permanent teaching position.

The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to Catholic education, provide strategic vision for pedagogy, and engage in ongoing professional development to uplift student outcomes.

Qualifications

• Commitment to the ethos of Catholic Education.
• Ability to develop and lead quality teaching and learning practices.
• Willingness to engage in professional development to enhance pedagogy and student outcomes.
• Ability to collaborate with the Leadership Team to contribute to growth and extracurricular life.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee Religious Education across the faculty.
• Collaborate with senior leaders to align teaching with College goals.
• Support ongoing professional learning and assessment practices.

Skills

Educational Leadership

Catholic Education

Stakeholder Engagement

Education

Relevant tertiary qualifications

Job description

Position: Head of Faculty (Religious Education) - Emmaus College, Rockhampton

Start date: January 2027

Employment Status: Full-Time(in conjunction with a permanent Teaching Role)

Salary Range: $106,135 - $144,259 ($144,259 salary applies for teachers with a minimum of 5 years FTE service)

Applications Close: Friday, 20 November 2026

What we are looking for:

Emmaus College, Rockhampton seeks applications from suitably qualified established and aspiring leaders to undertake the position of Head of Faculty (Religious Education). This is a Middle Leader position commencing from January 2027, in conjunction with a permanent teaching role at the college.

We seek passionate leaders who will strive for excellence in teaching, administration, professional conduct, relationships with parents and the wider school community and a genuine interest for young people and their learning.

Successful applicants will be able to demonstrate:

A commitment to the ethos of Catholic Education

An ability to develop and lead quality teaching and learning practices

A willingness to proactively engage with professional development opportunities to enhance quality pedagogy and student outcomes

An ability to work in collaboration with the Leadership Team and other staff members to contribute to the future planned growth, development and extra-curricular life of the College

For more information, please review thePosition Description.

About us

Emmaus Collegeis a co-educational Catholic College in the heart of Rockhampton. The College offers a tailored journey designed to support students at pivotal points in their young lives. The separate Middle School and Senior School campuses provide extensive facilities and create learning environments designed to nurture and empower the students that they serve.

Mandatory Requirements

Relevant tertiary qualifications and the ability to obtain approved Queensland College of Teachers Registration

Generous incentives are available to successful applicants which include:

• Competitive salary - Middle Leader Tier 3 ($106,135 - $144,259 ($144,259 salary applies for teachers with a minimum of 5 years FTE service)
• Recognition of Service for salary purposes (on provision of Statement of Service)
• Superannuation contribution of 12.75%
• Access to salary packaging options to maximise employee benefits and salaries (based on eligibility criteria with RemServ)
• Access to corporate health discounts with either Bupa or Westfund Health Insurance
• Access to Fitness Passport
• 39 weeks of term time for a school year
• Access to free Employee Assistant Program (24-hour counselling service)
• Induction and professional learning programs
• Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service (portability of Long Service Leave may also be applicable)
• Deferred Salary Scheme
• Modern facilities and resources

Applicants must read, understand and accept, as an explicit term of contract, the requirements of the Statement of Principles for employment in Catholic Schools

Upload written statement addressing the Selection Criteria

Further information please contact Mrs Marie Martin, Principal, Emmaus College, Rockhampton on 07 4923 5***.

To learn more about Accreditation, please view ourAccreditation Information Sheet.

For a confidential conversation or for further information regarding the remuneration package, please contact Employee Support Services 07 4994 8*** or**********@rok.catholic.edu.au

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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