Contract Dates: 19 January 2026 to 15 January 2027 (1 year middle leader contract)
Two (2) further three (3) year appointments will be made subject to a satisfactory performance review at the conclusion of the initial one (1) year middle leader contract. This position holds a substantive Permanent Teaching Position with the Diocese of Cairns
Employment Type: Full Time - Fixed Term
Salary Range: Commensurate with experience - Graduate $86,600 - Proficient 4 $107,988 FTE Gross per annum, plus applicable Middle Leader Tier 2c allowance $16,274 p.a OR Proficient 5 and above: $140,998 FTE Gross per annum
Closing Date for Applications: 6:00pm, Thursday 14 August 2025
Please note, applications for this role may be reviewed as they are received. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible if you are interested in this opportunity.
The College is situated in the central business district of Cairns, one block from the Cairns Esplanade. St Monica's is the oldest school in the region, with rich heritage and Mercy traditions. As a Catholic Secondary Day and Boarding College for young women, St Monica's is a faith community where belief in the dignity of the human person underlies our educational philosophy, structures and processes. During the last few years, the College has undertaken a significant building project to complement its two heritage buildings. Reinforcing our strong Mercy tradition all of the buildings are named after Sisters of Mercy. We are the only all-female school in the Cairns region with an enrolment of over 700 students. Year levels 7 to 12 are offered, with both day and boarding options.
The College is committed to the pursuit of academic excellence and the development of the complete individual. As a nurturing Mercy community, we are also committed to an inclusive education which values uniqueness and caters to differing needs. The College offers a variety of learning experiences which ensure students continued intellectual, creative and spiritual development. St Monica’s College consistently achieve outstanding ATAR results and university entrance and completion rates.
The college is currently accepting applications for a Pastoral Middle Leader on a fixed-term contract. A substantive teaching position is attached to this role.
The role of Pastoral Leader is to support the mission of the College through leadership founded on a commitment to the provision of quality education for the students. This involves:
For further information about the role, please download the Position Description 
Pastoral ML PosD SMC.pdf
As a Teacher you will:
Teachers are accountable to and under the direction of the school Principal or delegate.
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Principal
Leanne Webster
P: 07 4042 4800
E: smc.principal@cns.catholic.edu.au
Intending applicants must be fully committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation.
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