Position: Secondary Teacher
Start date: January 2026
Employment Status: Full-Time
Salary: $86,600 - $126,795 (pending experience)
Applications Close: Wednesday, 17 December 2025
What we are looking for:
As Mackay's newest Catholic College expands into its fifth year, we are inviting applications from skilled and enthusiastic educators to commence January 2026. We are seeking teachers willing and able to teach at all levels of secondary schooling with particular emphasis on experience in the senior years would be an advantage.
Applications are invited from qualified and enthusiastic educators to join the teaching staff of Catherine McAuley College. There is a full-time continuing position and a part-time contract for Semester 1, 2026.
Exciting opportunities exist for qualified and enthusiastic educators for a combination of the following subject areas in Junior and Senior Secondary Education:
* Learning Support
* Science
* HPE (1.5 hpw part-time contract for Semester 1, 2026 only)
Successful applicants will be able to demonstrate:
* a commitment to the ethos of a Catholic school
* ability to teach in subject areas listed above
* a commitment to the extra-curricular activities
For more information, please view the Position Description.
About us
Catherine McAuley College opened its doors in 2022, in order to meet the growing demand for a quality, Catholic Education in the Mackay region. Starting with pioneering Year 7's in 2022, they will grow into a complete Years 7 to 12 profile by 2027.
Built on the former site of the historic Mackay Sugar Research Institute, our brand new college offers first class facilities to cater for staff and students to ensure the delivery of quality teaching and learning practices.
Underpinned by the College values of Learning, Courage, Faith & Mercy, Catherine McAuley College is committed to providing a quality Catholic education in a welcoming, safe and secure learning environment. The Charism of the Sisters of Mercy will inspire the College's Educational Mission and help shape the College's identity from its inception.
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 - $126,795 (pending experience)
* Recognition of Service for salary purposes (on provision of Statement of Service)
* Employer Superannuation Contributions of 12.75%
* Access to salary packaging options to maximise employee benefits and salaries (based on eligibility criteria with RemServ)
* 39 weeks of term time for a school year
* Access to free Employee Assistant Program (24-hour counselling service)
* Access to corporate health discounts with either Bupa or Westfund Health Insurance
* Leadership development opportunities
* Access to Fitness Passport
* Modern facilities and resources
* Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service (portability of Long Service Leave may also be applicable)
* Deferred Salary Scheme
* Induction process and professional learning programs
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)
* 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: Wednesday, 17 December 2025
Further information
* For a confidential conversation please contact Jim Ford, Principal, Catherine McAuley 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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