Primary Teacher (First Nations Education)

Job No: TCE4802

Commencement Date: As soon as practicable

Location: St Benedicts Catholic School - Shaw QLD

Salary Range: $86600 - $124725 pending experience Super (pro rata)

Join our team as a Primary Teacher at St Benedicts Catholic School Shaw.

Were looking for a passionate and dedicated Primary Teacher in First Nations Education with tertiary qualifications and registration (or eligibility) with the Queensland College of Teachers.
This is afull time fixed termposition commencingas soon as possibleand concludes on4 December 2026.

You will be joining a supportive team of dedicated educators who work closely with families to create the best possible learning experience for every child. Your knowledge of contemporary teaching practices combined with your ability to adapt and nurture a diverse range of learners will ensure that each student feels included valued and confident as they begin their educational journey.

In your classroom youll spark curiosity and a love of learning by designing engaging lessons setting clear expectations and continually reflecting on your practice to keep improving. Youll use a range of assessment tools to understand each students progress celebrate their growth and give meaningful feedback that helps them thrive.

Guided by Catholic values youll embrace the schools mission prioritise student safety and wellbeing and help create a welcoming supportive environment where every learner feels they belong.

Set on the tropical coast of North Queensland Townsville blends the energy of a thriving regional city with the warmth of a welcoming community. With Magnetic Island just a short ferry ride away and the Great Barrier Reef on its doorstep you can spend weekends exploring palm-lined beaches vibrant markets and lively cultural events - all while enjoying the relaxed outdoors-focused lifestyle that makes Townsville such a rewarding place to live and work.

Townsville Catholic Education has standards of conduct for workers to maintain a safe and healthy environment for children. Our commitment to these standards requires that we conduct working with children checks and background referencing for all staff. The organisation is fully committed to child safety and has a zero tolerance to abuse of children or adults-at-risk.

For more information please review the full position description.

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Applications close 1st September 2026.

About us

Townsville Catholic Education provides a supportive flexible working environment where care for the individual is an important part of our ethos. We employ motivated people who want to work together to produce excellent outcomes for our students. Our staff are recognised as being central to achieving our mission.

We value your hard work and dedication and were proud to offer a range of benefits designed to support you both professionally and personally:

• Competitive Salary
• Annual Leave at 17.5% leave loading
• 12.75% Superannuation employer contribution
• Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service
• Salary packagingoptions
• Up to 14 Weeks paid parental leaveavailable to the primary carer regardless of gender
• Deferred Salary Scheme
• and a range of other great benefits!

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