Secondary Teacher (ITD) - Catherine McAuley College

Position: Secondary Teacher (Industrial Technologies & Design)
Start date: January 2025
Employment Status: Full-Time
Salary: $84,077 - $123,101 (pending experience) 
Applications Close: Friday, 22 November 2024.

What we are looking for:

Applications are invited from suitably qualified applicants to teach in the subject area of Industrial Technologies & Design. This is a full-time permanent position, commencing from January 2025.

Teachers who have the ability and willingness to teach Industrial Technologies & Design with the capacity to take these into senior school and have a willingness to contribute to the co-curricular life of the school are encouraged to apply. 

The successful applicant/s will demonstrate a commitment to providing quality Catholic education and learning based on a personal faith as well as be a highly trained and qualified professional with significant experience in the provision of high-quality educational programs. You will have well developed organisational skills; excellent written and verbal communication skills; the ability to work well in a team, as well as the ability to work independently.

Successful applicants will be able to demonstrate:

• a commitment to the ethos of a Catholic school


• ability to teach in subject areas listed above


• a commitment to the extra-curricular activities

For more information, please view the Position Description.  

About us

Catherine McAuley College opened its doors in 2022, in order to meet the growing demand for a quality, Catholic Education in the Mackay region. Starting with pioneering Year 7’s in 2022, they will grow into a complete Years 7 to 12 profile by 2027.

Built on the former site of the historic Mackay Sugar Research Institute, our brand new college offers first class facilities to cater for staff and students to ensure the delivery of quality teaching and learning practices.

Underpinned by the College values of Learning, Courage, Faith & Mercy, Catherine McAuley College is committed to providing a quality Catholic education in a welcoming, safe and secure learning environment. The Charism of the Sisters of Mercy will inspire the College's Educational Mission and help shape the College's identity from its inception.

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 - $84,077 - $123,101 (pending experience)


• 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 Mr Michael McCusker, 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, 22 November 2024.

Further information 

• For a confidential conversation please contact Jim Ford, Principal, Catherine McAuley College, Mackay on 07 4994 9200.


• 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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