Secondary Teacher St Patrick's College

Position: Secondary Teacher St Patricks College
Start date: Term 3 2026
Employment Status: Full-Time contract
Salary: $86600 -$147048 (pending experience - includes Highly Accomplished (HAT) and Lead Teacher (LT) salary scale)
Applications Close: Monday 18 May 2026

What we are looking for:

Applications are invited from qualified and enthusiastic educators to join the teaching staff of St Patricks College Mackay. This is a full-time contract position to commence Term 3 2026 until 17 January 2027 or as negotiated with the successful applicant.

We welcome applications from registered teachers who can teach in any or a combination of subjects.

The successful applicant requires excellent people skills a capacity to work as a part of a team and the willingness to support students staff and parents of the school.

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

The role of a teacher is to provide quality education and care for secondary school students at St Patricks College. The ideal candidate understands Catholic Educations mission can design differentiated teaching strategies uses data to guide improvement and collaborates effectively with colleagues parents and the community.

The teacher integrates Catholic values into the curriculum and fosters a diverse positive learning environment while using various assessment strategies and providing feedback. Please refer to the Position Description link below for further details.

About us

St Patricks Collegeembraces its motto of Seek and Serve Christ. It enjoys a rich history built on the Sisters of Mercy and Christian Brothers St Patricks College is a co-education Catholic College with a combined current enrolment of approximately 1500 students. St Patricks College offers a unique experience for students consisting of a dual campus concept catering exclusively for Years 7 to 10 at the Mercy Campus and Years 11 to 12 at the Senior Campus. Our students are encouraged to excel in personal growth and faith development in a learning environment that offers a broad-based curriculum. Our staff work collaboratively with students and their families in an attempt to challenge students to become active learners to prepare them for success in a variety of pathways.

Mackay Queensland is located 970 kilometres north of Brisbane with a population of over 125000. Mackay is known as the sugar capital of Australia and for our beautiful beaches and close proximity to the Great Barrier Reef and the Whitsunday Islands.

Mandatory Requirements

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

Generous incentives are available to successful applicants which include:

• Competitive salary structure for Teaching staff- $86600 -$147048 (pending experience - includes Highly Accomplished (HAT) and Lead Teacher (LT) salary scale)
• 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. Prac Reports Academic Transcripts QCT Registration Tertiary Qualifications)
• 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

Applications close: Monday 18 May 2026.

Further information

• For a confidential conversation please contact Janelle Agius Principal St Patricks College Mackay 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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