Position: Classroom Teacher
Start date: 19 January 2026
Employment Status: Full time continuing
Salary: $86,600 - $126,795 (pending experience)
Applications Close: Monday, 22 December 2025
What we are looking for:
Applications are invited for the position of Classroom Teacher (Year 6) to join the staff of MacKillop Catholic Primary School, Mackay. This is a full-time continuing position commencing from 19 January 2026.
Applications are welcome from anyone who would support the school's ethos and possess the following are encouraged to apply:
* 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 communities located within the diocese of Rockhampton
About us
MacKillop Catholic Primary School offers families a quality Catholic education in a nurturing, caring community. Small class sizes enable individualised attention from experienced and dedicated teaching staff. MacKillop's well-resourced classrooms, modern facilities and a wide-range of extra-curricular activities ensure students are offered every opportunity to achieve their potential. Meticulously maintained expansive grounds surrounded by natural bushland create an idyllic, spacious environment with room to explore, create, play and learn.
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)
* 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
* 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 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
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: Monday, 22 December 2025
Further information
* For a confidential conversation please contact David Paul, Assistant Director: Schools, Northern Region 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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