<p><strong>Position: </strong>Kindergarten Teacher, St Brigid's Catholic Kindergarten, Emerald<br><strong>Start date: </strong>19 January 2026<br><strong>Employment Status: </strong>Part-time continuing (20.25hpw, 5 day fortnight + release time)&nbsp;<br><strong>Hourly Rate: </strong>$43.67 - $62.90&nbsp;(pending experience)&nbsp;<br><strong>Applications Close:&nbsp;</strong>Monday, 17 November 2025</p> <p><strong>What we are looking for:</strong></p> <p>Applications are invited from suitably qualified applications for the position of&nbsp;<strong>Kindergarten Teacher</strong> at St Brigid's Catholic Kindergarten, Emerald.&nbsp;This is a part-time position, for 20.25hpw (5 day fortnight), commencing from January 2026.</p> <p>Applications are welcome from anyone who would support the Kindergarten's ethos and possess the following are encouraged to apply:</p> <ul> <li>Relevant tertiary qualification (or eligible to graduate)</li> <li>Appropriate qualities, knowledge and skills to provide a relevant and holistic education</li> <li>Eligible to work in Australia for the duration of the appointment</li> <li>A desire to serve the community of Emerald</li> </ul> <p>We look forward to receiving your application and are sure that you will find a career with Catholic Education in the Diocese of Rockhampton very rewarding.&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>About us</strong></p> <p>St Brigid's Catholic Kindergarten, Emerald was established in 2013 and operates a five day fortnight with a current enrolment of 22 children.</p> <p><strong>Mandatory Requirements&nbsp;</strong></p> <ul> <li>Relevant tertiary qualifications</li> <li>The ability to obtain approved Queensland College of Teachers Registration and/or relevant&nbsp;<a href="https://www.acecqa.gov.au/qualification-requirements" rel="nofollow"><u>ACECQA approved</u></a>&nbsp;Early Childhood Teacher Qualification&nbsp;</li> <li>Hold one of the following Child Protection competencies or willing to obtain: <ul> <li>CHCPRT025—Identify and report children and young people at risk</li> <li>CHCPRT001—Identify and respond to children and young people at risk</li> <li>CHCPRT026—Support the rights and safety of children and young people</li> <li>CHCPRT002—Support the rights and safety of children and young people</li> <li>CHCECE057—Use collaborative practices to uphold child protection principles&nbsp;</li> </ul></li> <li>Australian work rights</li> </ul> <p><strong>Generous incentives are available to successful applicants which include:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Competitive salary structure for Teaching staff&nbsp;- annual salary of&nbsp;$46,148 - $66,464&nbsp;(pending experience)</li> <li>Recognition of Service for salary purposes (on provision of Statement of Service)</li> <li>Superannuation contribution of 12.75%</li> <li>Access to corporate health discounts with either Bupa or Westfund Health Insurance</li> <li>Access to Fitness Passport</li> <li>Access to free Employee Assistant Program (24-hour counselling service)</li> <li>Leadership development opportunities</li> <li>Isolated allowance payments and<strong> </strong>bonus payments</li> <li>Induction and professional learning programs and Early Career Teacher Support</li> <li>Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service (portability of Long Service Leave may also be applicable)</li> <li>Modern facilities and resources</li> </ul> <p><strong>How to apply&nbsp;</strong></p> <ul> <li><strong>Please apply via our website: https://applynow.net.au/jobs/CER1506</strong> &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</li> </ul> <p><strong>Applications close: Monday, 17 November 2025</strong></p> <p><strong>Further information&nbsp;</strong></p> <ul> <li>For a confidential conversation please contact Tracey Novak, Early Learning and Care Manager on 07 4994 8000 or <a href="mailto:<a href='mailto:Tracey_Novak@rok.catholic.edu.au?subject=Kindergarten%20Teacher%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29'>Tracey_Novak@rok.catholic.edu.au</a>?subject=Kindergarten%20Teacher%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29" rel="nofollow"><u></u></a><u><a href="mailto:Tracey_Novak@rok.catholic.edu.au?subject=Kindergarten%20Teacher%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29">Tracey_Novak@rok.catholic.edu.au</a></u>&nbsp;</li> <li>To learn more about Accreditation, please view our&nbsp;<a href="https://applynow.net.au/jobs/CER854/assets/22870214" rel="nofollow"><u>Accreditation Information Sheet</u></a>.</li> <li>For a confidential conversation or for further information regarding the remuneration package, please contact Employee Support Services 07 4994 8086 or&nbsp;<a href="mailto:<a href='mailto:Employment@rok.catholic.edu.au?subject=Kindergarten%20Teacher%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29'>Employment@rok.catholic.edu.au</a>?subject=Kindergarten%20Teacher%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29" rel="nofollow"><u></u></a><u><a href="mailto:Employment@rok.catholic.edu.au?subject=Kindergarten%20Teacher%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29">Employment@rok.catholic.edu.au</a></u>&nbsp;</li> <li>Applications during the shortlisting phase will be kept confidential.</li> </ul> <p><i>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.</i></p> <p># bethedifference</p>