Pastoral Coordinator Year 7 and 10 - Newman Catholic College, Smithfield
Pastoral Coordinator Year 7 and 10 - Newman Catholic College, Smithfield
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Job Description
Commencement Date: Monday 19 January 2026
Employment Type: Full Time Fixed Term (3 year contract)
This position holds a permanent Teaching position within the College.
Salary Range:Commensurate with experience-Graduate $84077 - Proficient 4 $104841 FTE Gross per annum plus applicable Middle Leader Tier 2C allowance $15799 p.a.
OR
Proficient 5 and above: $136892 FTE Gross per annum
Closing Date for Applications:12.00pm Friday 4 September 2025
Newman Catholic College
Newman Catholic College co-located on James Cook University site Smithfield is Cairns Catholic Educations newest college joining a system of 29 other catholic schools and colleges. Opened in 2022 and growing a year level each year until Year 12 is reached in 2027 its location on and interaction with the University presents endless opportunities to meet the diverse learning needs of our students. Newman Catholic College works collaboratively with James Cook University so that learning and teaching is enhanced at all year levels.
About the Role
The role of the Leader of Pastoral Coordinator (Years 7 and 10 in 2026) is to support the mission of the school through leadership in the support of students as college and family community members. The role covers elements of leadership management and community building including parent engagement.
This involves:
- developing and implementing effective positive pastoral practices which provide for students wellbeing and coordinating the efforts of staff in students holistic growth through ensuring that appropriate programs and processes are developed and followed at all levels to encourage students to embrace a way of living based on the values of the Gospel and to manage student behaviours which are contrary to these;
- leading the parent engagement initiatives for the year level;
- supports the data collection processes of the College e.g. Naplan etc;
- ensuring the quality and effectiveness of teacher practice through appropriate supervision and coaching;
- developing partnerships with parents and carers and other appropriate agencies within and outside of the college including James Cook University Nguma-bada Campus Smithfield counsellors and support agencies; and
- prudently administering available resources.
Teachers are accountable to and under the direction of the College Principal or delegate.
For further information about the role please download the Position Description2026 Leader - Pastoral
Work Requirements
- Hold a Working with Children Blue Card
- Be fully supportive of the ethos of Catholic Education
What we offer
- Annual Leave with 17.5% leave loading
- Access to salary packaging options to maximise your salary
- Access to additional Employer Superannuation Contributions
- Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service (portability of Long Service Leave may also be applicable)
- 14 Weeks paid parental leave
- Professional development and Early Career Teacher Support
- Access to Employee Assistance Program
To Apply
Select Apply Now to submit your application.
For current employees apply via the Employee Login tab on the homepage of theCareers website.
Please note applications will only be accepted via the Careers website.
Enquiries:
Principal
Dr Lauretta Graham
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Intending applicants must be fully committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation.
Catholic Education is an equal opportunity employer.
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Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
