Applications are invited for qualified and enthusiastic educators to join the MacKillop Catholic College Primary teaching team in 2026
Commencement Date: Term 1, 2026 - Monday 19th January 2026
Employment Type: Full-Time Permanent Position
Salary Range: Commensurate with experience - Graduate $86,600 to Lead Teacher $147,048 FTE Gross per annum + 12.75% super
Closing Date for Applications: 12.00pm, Friday 22nd August 2026 (unless filled prior).
Please note applications for this roles may be reviewed and interviews conducted as received. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible if you are interested in this opportunity.
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 progressively developed by year levels and celebrates 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.
The Teacher will have a vital role in the next phase of strategic growth of the College. The role involves the day-to-day teaching of the Primary school curriculum.
This role of the Teacher is to support the mission of the College through the enactment of the learning and teaching program. This involves: planning, preparing and delivering effective learning and teaching programs; contributing to the development and implementation of the College objectives and planning; ensuring that appropriate pedagogies are implemented in the classroom; contributing to the establishment and maintenance of a supportive school environment utilising thorough analysis of current data to inform decisions; and prudently administering available resources.
The Teacher is expected to demonstrate excellence in the knowledge, understanding and research of their learning area and will actively contribute to the holistic education offered at MacKillop Catholic College.
As a Teacher you will:
Teachers are accountable to and under the direction of the school Principal or delegate.
For further information about the role, please download the Position Description 
MCC PD - Primary Teacher.pdf
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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.
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