About this job

Applications are invited from aspiring Leaders interested in a career opportunity in the position of Acting Primary Leader - Religious Education & Pedagogy to join the MacKillop Catholic College team on a fixed-term contract from Term 2, 2026!

Contract Dates: 20th April 2026 to 15th January 2027
Employment Type: Full Time, Fixed Term Primary Leadership Position 
Salary Range: Commensurate with experience - Graduate $86,600 to Proficient 8 $124,724 FTE Gross per annum, plus 3 POL Points ($9,768 per annum FTE) and 12.75% super
Closing Date for Applications:  12.00pm, Friday 20th March 2026 (unless filled prior)

Please note that applications for this role may be reviewed and interviews conducted as received. This position may be filled prior to the closing date.  We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible if you are interested in this opportunity.

MacKillop Catholic College, Mount Peter

MacKillop Catholic College, a master-planned Prep to Year 12 College located in the growing southern corridor of Cairns, was established in 2016 with Prep-Year 3 classes. The College has developed progressively, adding additional year levels annually, and commenced secondary education in 2020 with Year 7, and the first Year 12 cohort graduated in 2025.  Guided by the authentic discipleship of Saint Mary MacKillop of the Cross, and the Josephite tradition, our mission, to inspire hearts, minds and spirits, is grounded in the vision to provide quality 21st century education to the young people in our community.

About the Role

The role of Primary Position of Leadership – Religious Education and Pedagogy is to support the vision and mission of the school through leadership of learning and teaching.  This involves leading the development of appropriate pedagogy and assessment in line with national and local requirements.  This will involve:

• ensuring that research based pedagogies are developed and systematically implemented across the school.
• ensuring the quality of student learning and the effectiveness of teacher practice through appropriate support, coaching and modelling of pedagogical practices.
• Administering available resources to support the Primary Pedagogical Framework.

The PoL – Religious Education and Pedagogy reports to the Deputy Principal – Identity and Outreach and Deputy Principal Primar as Line Managers.  PoL – Religious Education and Pedagogy provides vision, inspiration, encouragement and assistance to all members of their team, particularly Early Career Teachers.

For further information, please download the Position Description  MCC PoL PD Leader - Religious Education and Pedagogy.pdf

Mandatory Qualifications and Requirements

• Formal qualifications at Degree level in Education, Teaching or other relevant field
• Registered or eligible to register with Queensland College of Teachers
• Leadership experience:
  • • Demonstrated ability in educational leadership.
    • Demonstrated administrative ability.
    • Demonstrated skills in interpersonal relationships.
• Willingness to achieve Accreditation to Teach in a Catholic School and Accreditation to Teach Religion in a Catholic School (Teachers of Religious Education)
• Willingness to support and participate in the prayer, liturgy and sacramental life of the Church in the school community
• Capacity to understand and implement Duty of Care and Workplace Health and Safety requirements.
• Current drivers licence
• A strong demonstrated commitment to the objectives, vision, and ethos of Catholic Education
• Promote child safety at all times

Work Requirements

• Be registered or eligible to be registered with Queensland College of Teachers
• Be fully supportive of the ethos of Catholic Education

What we offer

• Competitive Salary range: per annum pending experience 
• Annual Leave with 17.5% leave loading
• Access to salary packaging options to maximise your salary 
• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution 
• Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service (portability of Long Service Leave may also be applicable)
• 14 Weeks’ paid parental leave
• Professional development and Early Career Teacher Support
• Access to Employee Assistance Program
• Fitness Passport Membership available

To Apply:

Select 'Apply Now' to submit your application.

For current employees, apply via the 'Employee Login' tab on the homepage of the Careers website.

Enquiries:

Jessica Russell - Human Resources Officer
P:  07 4081 7600
E:  hr.mountpeter@cns.catholic.edu.au

Intending applicants must be fully committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation.

To understand our commitment and initiatives to truth telling, healing and reconciliation view our Reconciliation Action Plan 

Catholic Education is an equal opportunity employer.