Position: Secondary Teacher (Inclusive Curriculum), St Patrick's College
Start date: As soon as possible or as negotiated with the successful applicant
Employment Status: Full-Time continuing
Salary:$86,600 - $147,048 (pending experience - includes Highly Accomplished (HAT) and Lead Teacher (LT) salary scale)
Applications Close:Friday, 13 February 2026
What we are looking for:
St Patrick's College, Mackay invites applications from qualified and enthusiastic educators to join the their staff in the position of Inclusive Curriculum Teacher. This is a full-time continuing position commencing as soon as possible or as negotiated with the successful applicant.
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
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
How to apply
Please review our How To Apply Online Guide
* Complete the application below by clicking Apply Now
* Upload a Cover Letter (addressed Mr Michael McCusker, Diocesan Director) and Current Resume
* Upload supporting documentation (ie. Prac Reports, Academic Transcripts, QCT Registration, Tertiary Qualifications)
* 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 written statement addressing the Selection Criteria
* Please refer to the Position Description when completing your application
Applications close: Friday, 13 February 2026.
Further information
* For a confidential conversation please contactJanelle Agius, Principal, St Patrick's College, Mackay on
* 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 Services or
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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