Head of Technologies - St Augustine's College, Cairns

Catholic Education Cairns; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 87,000 - 144,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Leave loading 17.5%

Salary packaging

Employer super contributions

Long service leave

Parental leave 14 weeks

Professional development & ECT support

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

St Augustine's College, Cairns, invites applications for Head of Technologies. The appointee will lead the learning and teaching program in Technologies, implement curriculum aligned with national and state requirements, and monitor student progress and teaching quality through data-informed supervision.

The role requires registration with Queensland College of Teachers, professional qualifications in Education, and a commitment to Catholic Education.

Qualifications

• Be registered or eligible to be registered with Queensland College of Teachers.
• Professional qualifications in Education.
• Be fully supportive of the ethos of Catholic Education.

Responsibilities

• Lead the learning and teaching program in Technologies.
• Implement curriculum in line with requirements at all levels.
• Monitor student learning and teacher practice through supervision and data analysis.
• Develop partnerships within and outside the school and manage resources responsibly.

Skills

Leadership

Curriculum development

Education

Registered with Queensland College of Teachers

Professional qualifications in Education

Job description

Head of Technologies

Contract Dates: 18 January 2027 - 18 January 2030

Employment Type: Full Time,Fixed term

This position holds a substantive permanent Teaching role

Salary Range:Graduate $86,600 - Proficient 4 $107,988 FTE gross per annum, plus applicable Middle Leader Tier 3 allowance $19,535 gross per annum FTE
OR
Proficient 5 and above: $144,259 FTE gross per annum

Closing Date for Applications: 3pm, Monday 9 November 2026.

St Augustine's College, Cairns

As a Catholic College for boys (Year 7 - Year 12) in the Marist tradition, the Gospel is at the heart of all we do. Everyday moments of prayer, reflection and peacefulness in the light of the Gospel have a formative influence on the culture of our College. We consciously seek to adopt St Marcellin Champagnat's vision that "to educate young people, you must love them, and love them all equally".

About the Role

The role of the Head of Department is to support the mission of the school through leadership of the learning and teaching program. This involves implementing appropriate curriculum in line with national, state and local requirements; ensuring that appropriate pedagogies are developed and implemented at all levels; monitoring the quality of student learning and the effectiveness of teacher practice through appropriate supervision; utilising thorough analysis of current data to inform decisions; developing appropriate partnerships within and outside of the school; and prudently administering available resources.

For further information about the role, please download the Position Description Head of Department (Technologies) Position Description.pdf

Work Requirements

• Be registered or eligible to be register with Queensland College of Teachers
• Professional qualifications in Education
• Be fully supportive of the ethos of Catholic Education

What we offer

• Competitive Salary range: per annum pending experience
• Annual Leave with 17.5% leave loading
• Access to salary packaging options to maximise your salary
• Access to additional Employer Superannuation Contributions
• Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service (portability of Long Service Leave may also be applicable)
• 14 Weeks' paid parental leave
• Professional development and Early Career Teacher Support
• Access to Employee Assistance Program

Enquiries

Heath McKenzie- Director of Administration

P: 07 4052 9111
E: [e-mail]

Intending applicants must be fully committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation.

Catholic Education is an equal opportunity employer.