<p><strong>Position: </strong>Kindergarten Teacher<br><strong>Start date: </strong>18 January 2027<br><strong>Employment Status: </strong>Full-time continuing&nbsp;<br><strong>Salary Range: </strong>$86,600 - $124,724 (pending experience)<br><strong>Applications Close: </strong>Monday, 17 August 2026</p> <p><strong>What we are looking for:</strong></p> <p>Are you passionate about teaching young minds and shaping the future? Do you have a creative and innovative approach to education? We are looking for highly motivated and enthusiastic kindergarten teachers to inspire and educate our young learners. You will be responsible for creating a fun and engaging learning environment that fosters creativity, curiosity and a love of learning. Apply today and take the first step towards an exciting and rewarding career with us!</p> <p>Applications are invited from suitably qualified applications for the position of <strong>Kindergarten Teacher</strong> at Emmanuel Catholic Kindergarten, Mackay. This is a full-time continuing position, commencing 18 January 2027.</p> <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>Emmanuel Catholic Kindergarten, Mackay was established in 2013 and consists of four groups, each accommodating 22 children.&nbsp;</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>Australian work rights</li> </ul> <p><strong>Willing to Obtain</strong></p> <ul> <li>National Child Protection and Child Safety Training via Geccko platform.</li> <li>First Aid Certificate, CPR, Anaphylaxis &amp; Asthma Training (ACECQA approved)&nbsp;</li> </ul> <p><strong>Generous incentives are available to successful applicants which include:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Competitive salary structure for Teaching staff&nbsp;- $86,600 - $124,724 (pending experience)&nbsp;</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>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> <p><strong>Please review our&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://applynow.net.au/jobs/CER1222/assets/26643268" rel="nofollow"><strong><u>How To Apply Online Guide</u></strong></a></p> <ul> <li>Complete the&nbsp;<strong>application via our website: https://applynow.net.au/jobs/CER1762</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. Prac Reports, Academic Transcripts)</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"><u>Statement of Principles</u></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"><u>Selection Criteria</u></a> &nbsp;</li> <li>Please refer to the <a href="https://applynow.net.au/jobs/CER1506/assets/29570625" rel="nofollow"><u>Position Description</u></a> when completing your application&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</li> </ul> <p><strong>Applications close: Monday, 17 August 2026.</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:Tracey_Novak@rok.catholic.edu.au?subject=Kindergarten%20Teacher%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29" rel="nofollow"><u>Tracey_Novak@rok.catholic.edu.au</u></a>&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:Employment@rok.catholic.edu.au?subject=Kindergarten%20Teacher%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29" rel="nofollow"><u>Employment@rok.catholic.edu.au</u></a>&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>