About this job

Commencement Date: Monday 13th July

Employment Type: Full Time, Fixed Term- 3 Years (0.6 POL release; 0.4 Teaching)
This position holds a full time permanent teaching position within the Cairns Diocese. 

Salary Range: Graduate $86,600 to Lead Teacher $147,048 FTE Gross per annum + 12.75% Superannuation + POL Allowance  

Closing Date for Applications: 5pm, Monday 8th June 2026

St Joseph's School, Parramatta Park

St Joseph’s is a community-minded place of learning in the city of Cairns. With new innovative learning environments, known as Learning Habitats, St Joseph’s Catholic identity is visible right across the school. They pride themselves on collaborative learning and teaching, with an explicit focus on growing better learners as well as achievement. They provide authentic learning opportunities and real-world application, often supported by digital technologies making learning accessible for all.

About the Role

As a Leader of Diversity you will:

• Work closely with teachers to plan, prepare and deliver effective learning and teaching programs that identify and respond to the individual needs of students
• Contribute to the development and implementation of the school objectives and school planning
• Contribute to the establishment and maintenance of a supportive school environment

The Leader of Diversity is accountable to and under the direction of the school Principal or delegate.

For further information about the role, please download the Position Description  Primary Position of Leadership - Diversity Position Description.pdf

Work Requirements

• Be registered or eligible to be register with Queensland College of Teachers
• Be fully supportive of the ethos of Catholic Education
• Professional qualifications in Education
• Promote child safety at all times

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

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

Please note applications will only be accepted via the Careers website.

Enquires

James Roberts - Principal

P: 4038 5100

E: secretary.parramatta@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.