Primary Teacher

Townsville Catholic Education; Palm Island Aboriginal Shire; On-site; AUD 87,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully subsidised housing

Remote & relocation allowances

Cultural immersion

Island living

Job summary

Townsville Catholic Education seeks a passionate Primary Teacher for Palm Island. Design engaging lessons, set clear expectations, and reflect on practice to help every child thrive while connecting deeply with Australia's First Nations cultures.

You will join a dedicated team, work with families, and uphold Catholic values and child safety standards in a welcoming, safe learning environment.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Primary Education with current or eligible QCT registration.
• Current registration or eligibility with the Queensland College of Teachers.
• Strong passion for First Nations Education and contemporary teaching practices.
• Ability to differentiate and nurture a diverse range of learners.
• Commitment to Catholic values and zero-tolerance child safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Design engaging lessons and activities to suit all learners.
• Set clear expectations and reflect on practice to support growth.
• Collaborate with families and school teams to enhance learning outcomes.

Skills

Adaptability

Differentiation

Diversity of learners

Education

Primary Education degree

Job description

Location: St Michael's Catholic School - Palm Island

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

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 clear 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.

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.

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.

• Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service
• Salary packagingoptions
• Up to 14 Weeks paid parental leaveavailable to the primary carer, regardless of gender