Secondary Teacher

Townsville Catholic Education; Whitsunday Regional; On-site; AUD 87,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Leave 17.5% leave loading

Long service leave after 7 years of 29

Salary packaging options

Up to 14 Weeks paid parental leave for

Job summary

Townsville Catholic Education – Whitsundays QLD is seeking a dedicated Secondary Teacher for St Catherine's Catholic College. The role is a full-time fixed-term position commencing 18 January 2027 and concluding 5 December 2028, with salary range $86,600 - $124,725 plus Super and allowances.

Location is in the Whitsundays region; you will teach Mathematics and Science, require tertiary qualifications and QCT registration or eligibility, and join a supportive team focused on inclusive learning

Qualifications

• Requires tertiary qualifications and registration (or eligibility) with the Queensland College of Teachers.
• Subjects required: Mathematics and Science.

Skills

Mathematics

Science

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education

Job description

Townsville Catholic Education – Whitsundays QLD

Location: St Catherine's Catholic College - The Whitsundays QLD

Salary Range: $86,600 - $124,725 pending experience + Super + Allowances

Join our team as a Secondary Teacher at St Catherine's Catholic College!

We’re looking for a passionate and dedicated Secondary Teacher with tertiary qualifications and registration (or eligibility) with the Queensland College of Teachers.The following subjects are required:

• Mathematics
• Science

This is a full time, fixed term position commenincing on 18 January 2027 and concludes on 5 December 2028.

You’ll join a supportive team of committed teachers who work together in partnership with the parent community to create the best possible learning experience for every student. Your understanding of contemporary teaching practices, and your ability to adapt and support a diverse range of learners, will help every child feel included, valued, and confident.

In your classroom, you’ll spark curiosity and a love of learning by designing engaging lessons, setting clear expectations, and continually reflecting on your practice to keep improving. You’ll use a range of assessment tools to understand each student’s progress, celebrate their growth, and give meaningful feedback that helps them thrive.

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.

Located in the heart of The Whitsundays, St Catherine’s Catholic College offers the opportunity to live and work in one of Australia’s most remarkable regions. From the welcoming community and relaxed lifestyle of Proserpine to the tropical islands, beaches and vibrant coastal communities of Airlie Beach and Cannonvale, the region offers something for everyone. With the Great Barrier Reef, rainforest trails and countless outdoor adventures on your doorstep, The Whitsundays is an inspiring place to build your career and enjoy an exceptional lifestyle.

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.

For more information, please review the full position description.

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.

We value your hard work and dedication, and we’re proud to offer a range of benefits designed to support you both professionally and personally:

• Annual Leave at 17.5% leave loading
• Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service
• Salary packaging options
• Up to 14 Weeks paid parental leave available to the primary carer, regardless of gender