Leader Head of Religious Education MacKillop Catholic College, Mount Peter
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Job Summary
Applications are invited for a qualified and enthusiastic Leader - Head of Religious Education to join the MacKillop Catholic College Mount Peter team.
Commencing: Term 1 2026
Employment Type:Full Time Fixed Term Middle Leader Position - 3 years(This position holds a full-time permanent substantive Teaching position)
Salary Range: Commensurate with experience -Graduate $86600 - Proficient 4 $107988 FTE gross per annum plus applicable Middle Leader Tier 2 allowance $13026 gross per annum FTEOR Proficient 5 and above: $137750 FTE gross per annum
Closing Date for Applications: 12.00pm Friday 13th February(unless filled prior)
Please note that applications for these roles may be reviewed and interviews conducted as received. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible if you are interested in this opportunity.
MacKillop Catholic College Mount Peter
MacKillop Catholic College a master-planned Prep to Year 12 College located in the growing southern corridor of Cairns was established in 2016 with Prep-Year 3 classes. The College has developed progressively adding additional year levels annually and commenced secondary education in 2020 with Year 7 and the first Year 12 cohort graduated in 2025. Guided by the authentic discipleship of Saint Mary MacKillop of the Cross and the Josephite tradition our mission to inspire hearts minds and spirits is grounded in the vision to provide quality 21st century education to the young people in our community.
About the Role
The Leader - Head of Religious Education provides leadership in Religious Education including the teaching of Religion according to Cairns Catholic Education policies and practices and QCAA requirements. The role holder works as part of a collaborative team to promote our Catholic culture and faith formation of staff. The role holder also facilities and supports student engagement in Religion and outreach.
Mandatory Qualifications and Requirements
- Formal qualifications at Degree level in Education
- Registered or eligible to register with Queensland College of Teachers
- Leadership experience:
- Demonstrated ability in educational leadership.
- Demonstrated administrative ability.
- Demonstrated skills in interpersonal relationships.
- Willingness to achieve Accreditation to Teach in a Catholic School and Accreditation to Teach Religion in a Catholic School (Teachers of Religious Education)
- Willingness to support and participate in the prayer liturgy and sacramental life of the Church in the school community
- Capacity to understand and implement Duty of Care and Workplace Health and Safety requirements.
- Current drivers licence
- A strong demonstrated commitment to the objectives vision and ethos of Catholic Education
- Promote child safety at all times
Work Requirements
- Be registered or eligible to be registered with Queensland College of Teachers
- Be fully supportive of the ethos of Catholic Education
What we offer
- Competitive Salary range: per annum pending experience
- Annual Leave with 17.5% leave loading
- Access to salary packaging options to maximise your salary
- 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
- 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
- Fitness Passport Membership available
To Apply
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Enquires
Jessica Russell - Human Resources Officer
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Intending applicants must be fully committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation.
To understand our commitment and initiatives to truth telling healing and reconciliation view ourReconciliation Action Plan
Catholic Education is an equal opportunity employer.
Required Experience:
Director
Key Skills
- Early Childhood Education
- Classroom Experience
- Education Administration
- Lesson Planning
- Special Education
- Adult Education
- Teaching
- Curriculum Development
- Administrative Experience
- Leadership Experience
- Program Development
- Supervising Experience
