Secondary Teachers - Marist College - 2024

Position: Secondary Teacher, Marist College, Emerald
Location: Marist College, Emerald
Start date: As soon as possible. Applications accepted all year round. Interviews are initiated on receipt of application. PTT applicants encouraged to apply (subject to QCT requirements).
Employment Status: Full-Time and Part-Time opportunities available  
Salary: $81,627 - $138,606 (pending experience - includes Highly Accomplished (HAT) and Lead Teacher (LT) salary scale)

What we are looking for:

Applications are invited from qualified and enthusiastic educators to join the teaching staff of Marist College, Emerald across various teaching areas in both Senior and Junior. These are full-time and part-time continuing positions to commence as soon as able, or as negotiated with the successful applicant. 

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

• English (Middle School)


• Religious Education (Middle School)


• Learning Support


• Junior Science


• Physical Education (Middle School)


• SOSE

We also welcome applications from teachers who teach in other subject areas not listed above. 

Marist are also accepting Graduate Secondary Teacher Scholarship applications - you can find out more here.

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

About us

Marist College, Emerald is a catholic co-educational secondary college situated in the Central Highlands, three hours west of Rockhampton. The College draws students from Emerald as well as surrounding rural areas including Gindie, Springsure, the Gemfields, Clermont, Blackwater, Tieri and many rural properties and currently caters for years with an enrolment of 556 students.

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 - $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 with dedicated mentoring for PTT and Graduate Teachers. 

Supporting you in a rural community with: -

• Additional pay remuneration for teaching at rural schools 


• Extra Travel Days and extra Leave entitlements


• Support to assist new teachers


• Scholarship programs for further study


• Opportunities to advance career


• Full list of our incentives can be viewed here: Marist College Incentives 

For more information on the benefits of working in our rural and remote communities visit our website.

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                  

Express Interest

If you prefer, complete an Expression of Interest before applying. Please visit - https://maristcollegeemerald.com.au/about/employment/ 

Applications Close: Applications accepted all year round. Interviews are initiated on receipt of application. PTT applicants encouraged to apply (subject to QCT requirements). 

Further information 

• For a confidential conversation please contact Mr Mark Green, Principal, Marist College, Emerald on 07 4994 9100.


• 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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