<p><strong>Position: Primary Teacher</strong><br><strong>Start date: Applications are accepted all year round. To be considered for positions commencing in 2027, please apply by 10 July 2026.</strong><br><strong>Employment Status: Full-Time and Part-Time</strong><br><strong>Hours per week: Various</strong><br><strong>Salary: $86,600 - $147,048 (pending experience - includes Highly Accomplished (HAT) and Lead Teacher (LT) salary scale)</strong></p> <p><strong>Are you looking to make a difference?</strong></p> <p><strong>#bethedifference</strong></p> <p>Each year, Catholic Education in the Diocese of Rockhampton appoints a number of experienced teachers to our Kindergartens, Primary Schools and&nbsp;Colleges to commence at the start of each year. Catholic Education, Diocese of Rockhampton, is a large, dynamic and growing organisation with a current enrolment of approximately 18,000 students and a staff of approximately 3,800 in 10 Catholic Kindergartens, 31 Catholic Primary Schools and 8 Catholic Secondary Colleges. Catholic Education in the Diocese of Rockhampton serves communities from Bundaberg in the south to Mackay in the north and west to Longreach.</p> <p><strong>Applications are now open for full-time teaching positions for the 2026 and 2027 school years.</strong></p> <p>Applications are welcome from anyone who would support the school’s ethos and feel comfortable in a Catholic School environment.</p> <p>Applicants who possess the following are encouraged to apply:</p> <ul> <li>Relevant tertiary qualification</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 communities located within the diocese of Rockhampton</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.</p> <p>Generous incentives are available to successful applicants (based on location preferences) which include:</p> <ul> <li>Competitive salary structure for Teaching staff&nbsp;- <strong>$86,600 - $147,048 (pending experience - includes Highly Accomplished (HAT) and Lead Teacher (LT) salary scale)</strong></li> <li>Recognition of Service for salary purposes (on provision of Statement of Service)</li> <li>Relocation assistance</li> <li>Superannuation contribution of 12.75%&nbsp;</li> <li>Access to salary packaging options to maximise employee benefits and salaries with Remserv</li> <li>Access to corporate health discounts with either Bupa or Westfund Health Insurance</li> <li>Access to Fitness Passport</li> <li>39 weeks of term time for a school year</li> <li>Access to free Employee Assistant Program (24-hour counselling service)</li> <li>Leadership development opportunities</li> <li>Induction and professional learning programs</li> <li>Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service (portability of Long Service Leave may also be applicable)</li> <li>Deferred Salary Scheme</li> <li>Modern facilities and resources</li> </ul> <p>Rural and Remote incentives are available subject to location preferences which include:</p> <ul> <li>$1000 travel subsidy per year</li> <li>Subsidised housing</li> <li>Isolated allowance payments and bonus payments</li> <li>For more information on the benefits of working in our rural and remote communities including the eligible locations, please visit our <a href="https://www.rok.catholic.edu.au/careers/benefits-of-working-remotely/" rel="nofollow">website</a>.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Mandatory Requirements&nbsp;</strong></p> <ul> <li>Relevant tertiary qualifications and the ability to obtain approved Queensland College of Teachers Registration</li> <li>Australian work rights</li> </ul> <p><strong>How to apply&nbsp;</strong></p> <p><strong>Please review our&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://applynow.net.au/jobs/CER1222/assets/26643268" rel="nofollow"><strong>How To Apply Online Guide</strong></a></p> <ul> <li>Complete the&nbsp;<strong>application below by clicking Apply Now</strong></li> <li>Upload a <strong>Cover Letter </strong>(addressed Mr Michael McCusker, Diocesan Director)<strong> and Current Resume</strong></li> <li>Upload supporting documentation (ie. QCT Registration, Birth Certificate, Passports, Tertiary Qualifications)</li> <li>Applicants must read, understand and accept, as an explicit term of contract, the requirements of the <a href="https://applynow.net.au/jobs/CER7/assets/14535515" rel="nofollow">Statement of Principles</a> for employment in&nbsp;Catholic Schools&nbsp;</li> <li>Upload written statement addressing the <a href="https://applynow.net.au/jobs/CER526/assets/20448171" rel="nofollow">Selection Criteria</a> &nbsp;</li> <li>Please refer to the <a href="https://applynow.net.au/jobs/CER235/assets/18399418" rel="nofollow">Position Description</a> when completing your application&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</li> </ul> <p><strong>Further information&nbsp;</strong></p> <ul> <li>To learn more about Accreditation, please view our <a href="https://applynow.net.au/jobs/CER854/assets/22870214" rel="nofollow">Accreditation Information Sheet</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=Classroom%20Teachers%20for%202027%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29'>Employment@rok.catholic.edu.au</a>?subject=Classroom%20Teachers%20for%202027%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29" rel="nofollow"></a><a href="mailto:Employment@rok.catholic.edu.au?subject=Classroom%20Teachers%20for%202027%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29">Employment@rok.catholic.edu.au</a>&nbsp;</li> </ul> <p><strong>Applications are accepted all year round. To be considered for positions commencing in 2027, please apply by 10 July 2026.</strong></p> <p><i>Catholic Education is committed to best practice in student protection policies and procedures and is an equal opportunity employer.&nbsp;Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.</i></p> <p># bethedifference</p>