Industrial Technology and Design Teacher

Catholic Education; Canberra; Hybrid; AUD 86,000 - 142,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Catalyst training

Curriculum resources

Paid parental leave 24 weeks

Parental leave 14 weeks

Professional development support

FLOURISH wellbeing program

Cross-school transfers

Job summary

St Mary MacKillop College, Canberra’s largest secondary school, invites applications for an Industrial Technology & Design Teacher. The role focuses on safe, engaging lessons, differentiation for diverse learners and data‑driven growth in literacy, organisation and collaboration skills.

The position offers a supportive environment with professional development, leadership pathways and flexible working arrangements within a Catholic Education context.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Teaching/Education or Master of Teaching required.
• WWVP clearance required for working with children.
• TQI registration required for teaching in ACT.
• Accreditation to Work, Teach and Lead in Catholic Education per policy.

Responsibilities

• Create a safe and supportive learning environment.
• Apply engaging pedagogical practices and differentiate instruction.
• Build respectful relationships with students and staff.
• Analyse student data to drive learning growth.
• Contribute to an inclusive school culture.

Skills

Literacy

Organization

Collaboration

Differentiated instruction

Education

Bachelor of Teaching/Education or Master of Teaching

ACT Working with Vulnerable People clearance (WWVP)

ACT Teacher Quality Institute (TQI) registration

Accreditation to Work, Teach and Lead in Catholic Education, Canberra and Goulburn Policy

Job description

Salary Range:$85,694 to $141,638 full-time equivalent plus superannuation. Salary is determined based on years of teaching service
Employment Status:Full-time
Eligibility:Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident
Start Date:Monday, 25 January 2026, Term One

About St Mary MacKillop College

St Mary MacKillop College is Canberra’s largest secondary school, operating across two campuses: Years 7 to 9 at our Padua Campus inWanniassa, and Years 10 to 12 at our St Peter’s Campus in Isabella Plains. As part of the Catholic Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn Education Limited (CECG), we are connected to a wider network of 56 Catholic schools and nine Early LearningCentresacross the region. Our diverse and talented teaching staff brings a wealth of experience and expertise from various backgrounds, creating a friendly and supportive environment that enriches the learning experience. We offer a wide range of curriculum options, excellent facilities, and numerous co-curricular opportunities. At MacKillop, we provide staff with pathways to leadership, access to professional learning and wellbeing programs, flexible working arrangements, and support for those transitioning from primary to secondary teaching. We are proud of our inclusive and welcoming community, as well as our strong culture of quality teaching and learning, which is committed to providing a safe and supportive environment where every student can thrive.

About the Role

St Mary MacKillop College is seeking a highly effective and passionate Industrial Technology & Design Teacher to join our staff. The successful applicant will create a safe and supportive learning environment, apply engaging pedagogical practices, and differentiate instruction to meet diverse student needs. They will build respectful relationships, analyse student data to enhance learning growth, and contribute to an inclusive school culture. Strong literacy, organisation, and collaboration skills are essential, along with a commitment to ongoing professional development.

Benefits and Opportunities

• Extensive training in our high-quality professional learning program, Catalyst
• Access to curriculum resources that support evidence-based, high-impact teaching practice
• 24 weeks of paid parental leave (maternity/adoption)
• Up to 14 weeks of paid parental leave (paternity/non-initial primary carer leave)
• Support for professional development and study opportunities
• Access to the FLOURISH Wellbeing Program offering a range of benefits and offers, traditional counselling and holistic wellbeing services
• Opportunities to transfer to other schools within the Archdiocese across ACT and NSW to support lifestyle choices

Qualifications and Eligibility

• Bachelor of Teaching/Education or Master of Teaching
• ACT Working with Vulnerable People clearance (WWVP)
• ACT Teacher Quality Institute (TQI) registration
• Accreditation to Work, Teach and Lead in Catholic Education, Canberra and Goulburn Policy.

Application Process

Applicants are required to submit a current resume and a cover letter that addresses the selection criteria as outlined in the Position Description.This position involves working with children. Appointment is subject to satisfactory employment screening for child-related employment.
Catholic Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn Education Limited (CACGEL) is committed to workforce diversity and creating inclusive workplaces and welcomes applications from candidates of all diversity groups to support schools and early learning centres to deliver quality education outcomes for students.

For further information about the School please visit the website. Information about the CACGEL can be accessed here.

Position-specific queries

Lachlan McNicol on 02 6209 0124 or via email [e-mail].

Application queries

Recruitment Team on 026234 5427 or via email [e-mail].