Kindergarten Teacher

• Position: Kindergarten Teacher
• Start date: 18 January 2027
• Employment Status: Full-time continuing
• Salary Range: $86,600 - $124,724 (pending experience)
• Applications Close: Monday, 17 August 2026

What we are looking for:

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!

Applications are invited from suitably qualified applications for the position of Kindergarten Teacher at Emmanuel Catholic Kindergarten, Mackay. This is a full-time continuing position, commencing 18 January 2027.

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.

About us

Emmanuel Catholic Kindergarten, Mackay was established in 2013 and consists of four groups, each accommodating 22 children.

Mandatory Requirements

• Relevant tertiary qualifications
• The ability to obtain approved Queensland College of Teachers Registration and/or relevant ACECQA approved Early Childhood Teacher Qualification
• Australian work rights

Willing to Obtain

• National Child Protection and Child Safety Training via Geccko platform.
• First Aid Certificate, CPR, Anaphylaxis & Asthma Training (ACECQA approved)

Generous incentives are available to successful applicants which include:

• Competitive salary structure for Teaching staff - $86,600 - $124,724 (pending experience)
• Recognition of Service for salary purposes (on provision of Statement of Service)
• Superannuation contribution of 12.75%
• Access to corporate health discounts with either Bupa or Westfund Health Insurance
• Access to Fitness Passport
• 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)
• Modern facilities and resources

How to apply

Please review our How To Apply Online Guide

• Complete the application via our website: https://applynow.net.au/jobs/CER1762
• 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, 17 August 2026.

Further information

• For a confidential conversation please contact Tracey Novak, Early Learning and Care Manager on 07 4994 8000 or Tracey_Novak@rok.catholic.edu.au
• 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 07 4994 8086 or Employment@rok.catholic.edu.au
• Applications during the shortlisting phase will be kept confidential.

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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Affiliation: Catholic
Teaching Level: Preschool

https://www.rok.catholic.edu.au/emmanuel-catholic-kindergarten-mount-pleasant-mackay/