Primary Teacher - Graduate Talent Pool - 2025/2026

Catholic Education Diocese of Rockhampton; Oregon (IL); On-site; AUD 84,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

An established education provider is seeking enthusiastic graduate teachers for the 2025 school year. This role offers the chance to work alongside experienced educators, providing a supportive environment to kickstart your teaching career. With a competitive salary structure and generous incentives, including professional development opportunities and community support, this position is ideal for those passionate about making a difference in the lives of students. Join a dynamic organization that values diversity and is committed to the personal and professional growth of its staff. Apply today to embark on a rewarding journey in education!

Benefits

Competitive Salary Structure

Superannuation Contribution of 12.75%

Access to Salary Packaging Options

Corporate Health Discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Induction and Professional Learning Programs

Long Service Leave after 7 Years

Deferred Salary Scheme

Modern Facilities and Resources

Travel Subsidy for Rural and Remote Locations

Qualifications

• Recent graduates or soon-to-be graduates are encouraged to apply.
• Must pass the Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education Students.

Responsibilities

• Join a team of experienced educators to gain valuable classroom experience.
• Support the ethos of Catholic education while serving the community.

Skills

Literacy and Numeracy Skills

Teaching Skills

Community Service Orientation

Holistic Education Approach

Education

Relevant Tertiary Qualification

Eligibility for Queensland College of Teachers Registration

Job description

Primary Teacher - Graduate Talent Pool - 2025/2026

Position: Primary Teacher (Graduate)
Start date: To be considered for positions commencing in 2025, please apply as soon as possible.
Employment Status: Full-Time and Part-Time
Hours per week: Various
Salary: $84,077 - $123,101 (pending experience)

Are you a recent or soon to be graduate looking to start your career in education? We're currently seeking talented and enthusiastic graduate teachers to join our team! As a graduate teacher with us, you'll have the opportunity to work with experienced educators and gain valuable experience in the classroom. Apply today and take the first step towards an exciting and rewarding career in education!

Each year Catholic Education in the Diocese of Rockhampton appoints a number of graduate teachers to Catholic Kindergartens, Primary Schools and Colleges commencing at the start of each year. Our Graduate Program is a rolling process with vacancies and offers of employment occurring throughout the year. Catholic Education - Diocese of Rockhampton serves communities from Bundaberg in the south to Mackay in the north and west to Longreach at 17 locations across Central Queensland.

Applications are now open for full-time teaching positions for the 2025 school year.

Applications are welcome from anyone who would support the school's ethos and possess the following:

• Relevant tertiary qualification (or eligible to graduate)
• Evidence of successfully passing the Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education Students
• 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 community of Central Queensland

We look forward to receiving your application and are sure that you will find a career with Catholic Education in the Diocese of Rockhampton very rewarding.

Generous incentives are available to successful applicants which include:

• Competitive salary structure for Teaching staff - $84,077 - $123,101 (pending experience)
• Superannuation contribution of 12.75%
• Access to salary packaging options to maximise employee benefits and salaries with Remserv
• Access to corporate health discounts with either Bupa or Westfund Health Insurance
• 39 weeks of term time for a school year
• Access to free Employee Assistant Program (24-hour counselling service)
• Induction, professional learning programs and Early Career Teacher Support
• Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service (portability of Long Service Leave may also be applicable)
• Deferred Salary Scheme
• Modern facilities and resources

Rural and Remote incentives are available subject to location preferences which include:

• $1000 travel subsidy per year
• Subsidised housing
• Relocation assistance
• Isolated allowance payments and bonus payments

Mandatory Requirements

• Relevant tertiary qualifications and the ability to obtain approved Queensland College of Teachers Registration
• Complete the application below by clicking Apply Now
• Upload a Cover Letter (addressed to Mr Michael McCusker, Diocesan Director) and Current Resume
• Upload supporting documentation (e.g., Prac Reports, Birth Certificate, Passports, Academic Transcripts)
• Applicants must read, understand and accept, as an explicit term of contract, the requirements of the Statement of Principles for employment in Catholic Schools

To be considered for positions commencing in 2025, please apply as soon as possible.

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.

About Us

Catholic Education - Diocese of Rockhampton is a large, dynamic and growing organisation with a current enrolment of approximately 18,220 students and a staff of approximately 3,400 in Kindergartens, Early Learning Centres, Outside School Hours Care Services, 31 Catholic Primary Schools and 8 Catholic Secondary Colleges. We provide excellent benefits for staff including professional and career development opportunities that build personal and organisational capability. We celebrate diversity in our workforce and value the knowledge and skills that a diverse range of employees bring to the workplace. Our staff are recognised as being central to achieving our mission and we have an emphasis on caring and supporting teachers in both their vocation in working with students and other aspects of their lives.