Head of Religion Marist College
Job Location:
Rockhampton - Australia
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Job Summary
| Position: | Head of Religion |
| Start date: | January 2027 |
| Employment Status: | Full-Time(in conjunction with a permanent Teaching Role) |
| Salary: | $102874 to $140998 ($140998 salary applies for teachers with a minimum of 5 years FTE service) |
| Applications Close: | Monday 10 August 2026 |
What we are looking for:
Marist College welcomes applications from qualified and enthusiastic educatorsfor the position ofHead of Religion commencing from January 2027.
We seek a passionate leader who will strive for excellence in teaching administration professional conduct relationships with parents and the wider school community and a genuine interest for young people and their learning.
Successful applicants will be able to demonstrate:
- A commitment to the ethos of Catholic Education
- An ability to develop and lead quality teaching and learning practices in the subject area listed above
- A willingness to proactively engage with professional development opportunities to enhance quality pedagogy and student outcomes
- An ability to work in collaboration with the Leadership Team and other staff members to contribute to the future planned growth development and extra-curricular life of the College
About us
Marist College Emeraldis a catholic co-educational secondary college situated in the Central Highlands three hours west of Rockhampton. The College draws students from Emerald as well as surrounding rural areas including Gindie Springsure the Gemfields Clermont Blackwater Tieri and many rural properties and currently caters for years with an enrolment of 700 students.
Mandatory Requirements
- Relevant tertiary qualifications and the ability to obtain approved Queensland College of Teachers Registration
- Australian work rights
- Competitive salary - Middle Leader Tier 2c ($102874 to $140998 ($140998 salary applies for teachers with a minimum of 5 years FTE service))
- Recognition of Service for salary purposes (on provision of Statement of Service)
- Superannuation contribution of 12.75%
- Access to salary packaging options to maximise employee benefits and salaries (based on eligibility criteria 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
How to apply
Please review ourHow To Apply Online Guide
- Complete theapplication below by clicking Apply Now
- Upload a Cover Letter (addressed Mr Michael McCusker Diocesan Director) and Current Resume
- Upload supporting documentation (ie. QCT Registration etc.)
- Applicants must read understand and accept as an explicit term of contract the requirements of the Statement of Principles for employment inCatholic Schools
- Upload written statement addressing the Selection Criteria
- Please refer to the Position Description when completing your application
Please note that current employees of Catholic Education in the Diocese of Rockhampton can apply by sending a Cover Letter and copy of their CurrentCV (including 3 referees) to.
Applications close: Monday 10 August 2026.
Further information
- For a confidential conversation please contact Mr Mark Green Principal Marist College Emerald on.
- To learn more about Accreditation please view ourAccreditation Information Sheet.
- For a confidential conversation or for further information regarding the remuneration package please contact Employee Support Servicesor
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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Required Experience:
Director
