Secondary Teacher (Music/English) - Emmaus College

Catholic Education Diocese of Rockhampton; Rockhampton Regional; On-site; AUD 87,000 - 147,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Salary packaging options

Staff health discounts

Fitness Passport

Long service leave

Employee Assistance Program

Induction and professional learning

39 weeks of term time

Statement of Principles compliance

Job summary

Emmaus College in Rockhampton invites applications for a full-time Secondary Teacher (Music/English) commencing Term 4, 2026. The role supports Catholic education and developing a inclusive learning environment across middle and senior school years.

The successful candidate will hold a relevant tertiary qualification and be eligible to teach in Australia, with a commitment to serving the Rockhampton diocese communities.

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualification is required.
• Eligible to work in Australia for the duration of the appointment.
• Desire to serve communities within the Rockhampton diocese.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver secondary Music and English curriculum.
• Design differentiated teaching strategies and use data to guide improvement.
• Collaborate with colleagues, parents and the community to support student learning.

Skills

Differentiated teaching

Data-driven instruction

Collaboration with staff/parents

Education

Tertiary qualification

Job description

Secondary Teacher (Music/English) - Emmaus College

Position: Secondary Teacher, Emmaus College
Start date: Term 4, 2026 or as negotiated with the successful applicant
Employment Status: Full-Time contract
Salary: $86,600 - $147,048 (pending experience - includes Highly Accomplished (HAT) and Lead Teacher (LT) salary scale)
Applications Close: Friday, 2 October 2026

What we are looking for:

Applications are invited from qualified and enthusiastic educators to join the teaching staff of Emmaus College. This is a full-time contract position commencing Term 4, 2026 or as negotiated with the successful applicant.

We welcome applications from registered teachers who can teach in any or a combination of the following subjects.

• Music

Applicants who possess the following are encouraged to apply:

• Relevant tertiary qualification
• Appropriate qualities, knowledge and skills to provide a relevant and holistic education
• Eligible to work in Australia for the duration of the appointment
• A desire to serve the communities located within the diocese of Rockhampton

The role of a teacher is to provide quality education and care for secondary school students at Emmaus College. The ideal candidate understands Catholic Education’s mission, can design differentiated teaching strategies, uses data to guide improvement and collaborates effectively with colleagues, parents and the community.

The teacher integrates Catholic values into the curriculum and fosters a diverse, positive learning environment while using various assessment strategies and providing feedback. Please refer to the Position Description link below for further details.

About us

Emmaus College is a co-educational Catholic College in the heart of Rockhampton. The College offers a tailored journey designed to support students at pivotal points in their young lives. The separate Middle School and Senior School campuses provide extensive facilities and create learning environments designed to nurture and empower the students that they serve.

Mandatory Requirements

• Relevant tertiary qualifications and the ability to obtain approved Queensland College of Teachers Registration

Generous incentives are available to successful applicants which include:

• Competitive salary structure for Teaching staff - $86,600 - $147,048 (pending experience - includes Highly Accomplished (HAT) and Lead Teacher (LT) salary scale)
• Recognition of Service for salary purposes (on provision of Statement of Service)
• Superannuation contribution of 12.75%
• Access to salary packaging options to maximise employee benefits and salaries (based on eligibility criteria with RemServ)
• Access to corporate health discounts with either Bupa or Westfund Health Insurance
• Access to Fitness Passport
• 39 weeks of term time for a school year
• Access to free Employee Assistant Program (24-hour counselling service)
• Induction and professional learning programs
• Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service (portability of Long Service Leave may also be applicable)
• Applicants must read, understand and accept, as an explicit term of contract, the requirements of the Statement of Principles for employment in Catholic Schools
• Upload supporting documentation (ie. Prac Reports, Academic Transcripts, QCT Registration, Tertiary Qualifications)

Further information

• For a confidential conversation please contact Marie Martin, Principal, Emmaus College, Rockhampton on 07 4923 5711 .
• For a confidential conversation or for further information regarding the remuneration package, please contact Employee Support S ervices 07 4994 8086 or [e-mail]

Catholic Education is committed to best practice in student protection policies and procedures and is an equal opportunity employer. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

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About Us

Catholic Education - Diocese of Rockhampton, is a large, dynamic and growing organisation with a currentenrolment of approximately 18,220 students and a staff of approximately 3,400 in Kindergartens, EarlyLearning Centres, Outside School Hours Care Services, 31 Catholic Primary Schools and 8 Catholic Secondary Colleges.Catholic Education in the Diocese of Rockhampton serves communities from Bundaberg in the south to Mackayin the north and west to Longreach.

With a vibrant working environment, we provide excellent benefits for staff including professional andcareer development opportunities that build personal and organisational capability. We celebrate diversityin our workforce, and value the knowledge and skills that a diverse range of employees bring to theworkplace. Our staff are recognised as being central to achieving our mission and we have an emphasis oncaring and supporting teachers in both their vocation in working with students and other aspects of theirlives.