Secondary Teacher (Industrial Technology and Design) - St Patrick's College

Catholic Education Diocese of Rockhampton; Mackay (ID); On-site; USD 61,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Superannuation 12.75%

Health insurance discounts

Fitness Passport

39 weeks term time

Professional learning opportunities

Long service leave

Job summary

St Patrick's College in Mackay, Australia, is seeking a full-time Secondary Teacher (Industrial Technology and Design) to commence Term 1, 2027. You will design differentiated teaching strategies, use data to drive improvement, and collaborate with staff, parents and the community in a Catholic education setting.

The successful candidate holds a relevant tertiary qualification, can obtain QCT Registration, and has a commitment to serving the diocese communities.

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualification
• Eligible to work in Australia for the duration of the appointment
• A desire to serve the communities located within the diocese of Rockhampton

Responsibilities

• Teach Industrial Technology and Design to secondary students.
• Design differentiated teaching strategies and use data to guide improvement.
• Collaborate effectively with colleagues, parents and the community.
• Integrate Catholic values into the curriculum and provide feedback.

Skills

People skills

Team player

Willingness to engage families

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification

Job description

Position: Secondary Teacher (Industrial Technology and Design), St Patrick's College

Start date: Term 1, 2027

Employment Status: Full-Time

Salary: $86,600 - $147,048 (pending experience - includes Highly Accomplished (HAT) and Lead Teacher (LT) salary scale)

Applications Close: Friday, 13 November 2026

What We Are Looking For

Applications are invited from qualified and enthusiastic educators to join the teaching staff of St Patrick's College, Mackay. This is a full-time position to commence Term 1, 2027 in the subject area of Industrial Technology and Design.

The successful applicant requires excellent people skills, a capacity to work as a part of a team, and the willingness to support students, staff and parents of the school.

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 St Patrick's 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

St Patrick’s College embraces its motto of ‘Seek and Serve Christ’. It enjoys a rich history built on the Sisters of Mercy and Christian Brothers, St Patrick’s College is a co-education Catholic College with a combined current enrolment of approximately 1500 students. St Patrick’s College offers a unique experience for students, consisting of a dual campus concept catering exclusively for Years 7 to 10 at the Mercy Campus and Years 11 to 12 at the Senior Campus. Our students are encouraged to excel in personal growth and faith development in a learning environment that offers a broad-based curriculum. Our staff work collaboratively with students and their families in an attempt to challenge students to become active learners to prepare them for success in a variety of pathways.

Mackay, Queensland is located 970 kilometres north of Brisbane with a population of over 125,000. Mackay is known as the sugar capital of Australia and for our beautiful beaches and close proximity to the Great Barrier Reef and the Whitsunday Islands.

Mandatory Requirements

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

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)
• Leadership development opportunities
• 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)
• Deferred Salary Scheme
• Modern facilities and resources

Further information

• For a confidential conversation please contact Janelle Agius, Principal, St Patrick's College, Mackay on 07 4994 8700.
• To learn more about Accreditation, please view our Accreditation Information Sheet .
• 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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