Secondary Teacher - St Patrick's College

Position: Secondary Teacher 
Start date: As soon as possible
Employment Status: Full-Time
Salary: $81,627 - $138,606 (pending experience)
Applications Close: Friday, 26 April 2024

What we are looking for:

Applications are invited from qualified and enthusiastic educators to join the teaching staff of St Patrick's College. These are full-time continuing positions to commence as soon as possible, or as negotiated with the successful applicant. This position may require working across both St Patrick’s College and Mercy campuses.

We are seeking a teacher who can teach any or a combination of the following subjects:

• Religious Education


• Visual Art


• English

Teachers who are flexible in their approach, can teach across a range of teaching areas and have a willingness to contribute to the co-curricular life of the school are encouraged to apply.

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 areas 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

For more information, please review the Position Description. 

About us

St Patrick’s College embraces its motto of ‘Seek and Serve Christ’. It enjoys a rich history built on the Sisters of Mercy and Christian Brothers, St Patrick’s College is a co-education Catholic College with a combined current enrolment of approximately 1500 students. St Patrick’s 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 125,000. 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 - $81,627 - $138,606 (pending experience - includes Highly Accomplished (HAT) and Lead Teacher (LT) salary scale) 


• Recognition of Service for salary purposes (on provision of Statement of Service)


• Employer Superannuation Contributions of 12.75%


• Access to salary packaging options to maximise employee benefits and salaries (based on eligibility criteria with RemServ)


• 39 weeks of term time for a school year


• Access to free Employee Assistant Program (24-hour counselling service)


• Access to corporate health discounts with either Bupa or Westfund Health Insurance


• Leadership development opportunities


• Modern facilities and resources


• Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service (portability of Long Service Leave may also be applicable)


• Deferred Salary Scheme


• Induction process and professional learning programs

How to apply 

Please review our How To Apply Online Guide

• Complete the application below by clicking Apply Now


• Upload a Cover Letter (addressed Miss Leesa Jeffcoat, Diocesan Director) and Current Resume


• Upload supporting documentation (ie. Prac Reports, Academic Transcripts)


• Applicants must read, understand and accept, as an explicit term of contract, the requirements of the Statement of Principles for employment in Catholic Schools 


• Upload written statement addressing the Selection Criteria  


• Please refer to the Position Description when completing your application

Applications close: Friday, 26 April 2024. 

Further information 

• For a confidential conversation please contact Janelle Agius, Principal, St Patrick's College, Mackay on 07 4994 8700.  


• To learn more about Accreditation, please view our Accreditation Information Sheet.


• For a confidential conversation or for further information regarding the remuneration package, please contact Employee Support Services 07 4994 8086 or Employment@rok.catholic.edu.au 

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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