Middle Leader - Youth Ministry and Secondary Classroom Teacher
Job No: TCE4506
Commencement Date: 19 January 2026
Location: Cloncurry, QLD
Tenure: Full Time, Permanent (Full Time, Permanent Teaching role with a Fixed Term Appointment to the Middle Leader position)
Salary Range: $86,600 to $124,725 + Middle Leader Allowance or $13,024 per annum + Superannuation
St Josephs Catholic School - Cloncurry invites applications for an experienced Middle Leader – Youth Ministry and Secondary Classroom Teacher. This full-time role includes a fixed-term Middle Leader appointment from 19 January to 4 December 2026.
This role will lead vibrant youth ministry initiatives, coordinate sacramental and spiritual programs, and foster students’ personal and spiritual growth at St Joseph’s Catholic School. Working closely with the APRE, Catholic Identity, and Indigenous Education teams, the leader will promote a strong sense of belonging, participation, and Gospel values across the school community. The role also provides strategic leadership in Faith and Mission, Educational, and Staff dimensions supporting curriculum development, inclusive learning, professional growth, and team-oriented relationships with staff, students, and parents. This is an opportunity to contribute to a thriving Catholic school community while shaping the spiritual, educational, and pastoral life of students.
In the heart of north-west Queensland, Cloncurry is a true outback town with a proud history and a welcoming community. Surrounded by red-earth ranges and wide open country, it offers a life that’s rich in character and shaped by a strong sense of connection. From discovering the region’s pioneering heritage to exploring nearby rivers, gorges and rugged outback trails, Cloncurry offers a unique blend of adventure, history and community spirit - making it a memorable and rewarding place to live and work.
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 position description for the Teacher and Middle Leader Youth Ministry
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Applications close 3:00pm Monday 8 December 2025.
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:
- Competitive Salary
- Annual Leave at 17.5% leave loading
- 12.75% Superannuation employer contribution
- Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service
- Salary packaging options
- Up to 14 Weeks paid parental leave
- Deferred Salary Scheme
- …and a range of other great benefits!
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