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Acting Primary Leader - Student Engagement ~ MacKillop Catholic College, Mount Peter

  • 494471
  • Cairns
  • MacKillop Catholic College - Mount Peter
  • School Leadership
  • Teaching
  • Full time - Fixed Term

Applications are invited from aspiring Leaders interested in a career opportunity in the position of Acting Primary Leader - Student Engagement to join the MacKillop Catholic College team for 2025 commencement!

Contract Dates: 18 January 2025 - 27 June 2025
Employment Type: Full Time, Fixed Term Leadership Position 
Salary Range: Commensurate with experience - Graduate $84,077 to Proficient 8 $121,092 FTE Gross per annum, plus 4 points leadership allowance ($12649.13 Gross p.a)
Closing Date for Applications:  12.00pm, Wednesday 22 January 2025

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 graduating 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 the Leader – Student Engagement is to support the mission of the College through the enactment of the learning and teaching program, demonstrate excellence in the knowledge, understanding and research of their area and will actively contribute to the holistic education offered at MacKillop Catholic College.

The Leader – Student Engagement will work closely with staff, students and families on general social and emotional engagement and may include matters of misbehaviour, student concerns and attendance.  The Leader – Student Engagement assists with the positive behaviour support and social and emotional systems and practices to enhance the engagement of all students.

For further information, please download the Position Description Download File MCC PoL PD Leader - Student Engagement (Primary).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

  • Annual Leave with 17.5% leave loading
  • Access to salary packaging options to maximise your salary 
  • Access to additional Employer Superannuation Contributions
  • 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

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

Catholic Education is an equal opportunity employer.

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:

Melissa Canton - Human Resources Officer
P:  4081 7600
E:  hr.mountpeter@cns.catholic.edu.au

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