Primary Teacher

Classroom Teachers for 2027

Primary Teacher

Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Full Time

Applications Close: 8 May 2026

Calling all experienced teachers! Do you have a proven track record of success and aspire to make a genuine difference in the lives of young people? We are seeking highly motivated and experienced teachers to come teach with us in our schools for 2027!

Position: Primary Teacher

Start date: Applications are accepted all year round. To be considered for positions commencing in 2027, please apply by 10 July 2026.

Employment Status: Full-Time and Part-Time

Hours per week: Various

Salary: $86,600 - $147,048 (pending experience - includes Highly Accomplished (HAT) and Lead Teacher (LT) salary scale)

Are you looking to make a difference?

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Each year, Catholic Education in the Diocese of Rockhampton appoints a number of experienced teachers to our Kindergartens, Primary Schools and 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.

Applications are now open for full-time teaching positions for the 2026 and 2027 school years.

Applications are welcome from anyone who would support the school’s ethos and feel comfortable in a Catholic School environment.

Applicants who possess the following are encouraged to apply:

• Relevant tertiary qualification
• 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

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.

Generous incentives are available to successful applicants (based on location preferences) which include:

• Competitive salary structure for Teaching staff - $86,600 - $147,048 (pending experience - includes Highly Accomplished (HAT) and Lead Teacher (LT) salary scale)
• Recognition of Service for salary purposes (on provision of Statement of Service)
• Relocation assistance
• Superannuation contribution of 12.75%
• Access to salary packaging options to maximise employee benefits and salaries with Remserv
• Access to corporate health discounts with either Bupa or Westfund Health Insurance
• Access to Fitness Passport
• 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
• 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

Rural and Remote incentives are available subject to location preferences which include:

• $1000 travel subsidy per year
• Subsidised housing
• Isolated allowance payments and bonus payments
• For more information on the benefits of working in our rural and remote communities including the eligible locations, please visit our website.

Mandatory Requirements

• Relevant tertiary qualifications and the ability to obtain approved Queensland College of Teachers Registration
• Australian work rights

How to apply

Please review ourHow 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. QCT Registration, Birth Certificate, Passports, Tertiary Qualifications)
• 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

Further information

• 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 are accepted all year round. To be considered for positions commencing in 2027, please apply by 10 July 2026.

*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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