Primary Teacher ~ Fixed Term Contract for 2026 ~ MacKillop Catholic College, Mount Peter

Catholic Education Dioceses of Cairns; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 86,000 - 148,000; Full time

Job summary

A Catholic educational institution is seeking qualified educators for full-time teaching positions for the 2026 school year. Successful candidates will play a vital role in implementing the Primary school curriculum, contributing to school planning and objectives, and ensuring a supportive environment. Competitive salaries range from $86,600 to $147,048 plus additional benefits such as professional development and parental leave.

Benefits

Annual leave with 17.5% leave loading

Salary packaging options

12.75% employer superannuation contribution

Access to long-service leave after 7 years

14 weeks’ paid parental leave

Professional development support

Employee Assistance Program

Fitness Passport Membership

Qualifications

• Must support the ethos of Catholic Education.
• Contribute to strategic growth and curriculum planning.
• Engage in effective teaching and support holistic education.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver effective learning and teaching programmes.
• Support the development of school objectives and planning.
• Establish a supportive learning environment.

Skills

Curriculum development

Classroom management

Effective communication

Education

Registered with Queensland College of Teachers

Job description

Applications are invited for qualified and enthusiastic educators to join the MacKillop Catholic College Primary teaching team on a Fixed‑Term contract for the 2026 school year.

Contract Dates : Monday 19th January 2026 to Friday 15th January 2027

Employment Type : 2 x Full‑Time, Fixed‑Term Positions available (Parental Leave replacements)

Salary Range : Commensurate with experience – Graduate $86,600 to Lead Teacher $147,048 FTE Gross per annum + 12.75% super

Closing Date for Applications : 12:00pm, Friday 5th December 2025 (unless filled prior)

Please note applications for these roles may be reviewed and interviews conducted as received. Submit your application as soon as possible if you are interested in this opportunity.

MacKillop Catholic College, Mount Peter

MacKillop Catholic College, a master‑planned Prep to Year 12 College located in the growing southern corridor of Cairns, was established in 2016 with Prep–Year 3 classes. The College has progressively developed by year levels and celebrates the first Year 12 cohort graduating in 2025.

Guided by the authentic discipleship of Saint Mary MacKillop of the Cross, and the Josephite tradition, our mission, to inspire hearts, minds and spirits, is grounded in the vision to provide quality 21st‑century education to the young people in our community.

About the Role

The Teacher will have a vital role in the next phase of strategic growth of the College. The role involves the day‑to‑day teaching of the Primary school curriculum.

This role is to support the mission through the enactment of the learning and teaching program. This involves planning, preparing and delivering effective learning and teaching programmes; contributing to the development and implementation of the College objectives and planning; ensuring appropriate pedagogies are implemented in the classroom; contributing to the establishment and maintenance of a supportive school environment through thorough analysis of current data to inform decisions; and prudently administering available resources.

The Teacher is expected to demonstrate excellence in the knowledge, understanding and research of their learning area and will actively contribute to the holistic education offered at MacKillop Catholic College.

As a Teacher you will :

• Plan, prepare and deliver effective learning and teaching programmes
• Contribute to the development and implementation of the school objectives and school planning
• Contribute to the establishment and maintenance of a supportive school environment

Teachers are accountable to and under the direction of the school Principal or delegate.

For further information about the role, please download the Position Description:
Position DescriptionMCC PD - Primary Teacher.pdf

Work Requirements

• Be registered or eligible to be registered with Queensland College of Teachers
• 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
• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
• 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
• Fitness Passport Membership available

To Apply

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

To understand our commitment and initiatives to truth‑telling, healing and reconciliation view our Reconciliation Action Plan.

Catholic Education is an equal‑opportunity employer.