Commencement Date: Monday 19 January 2026
Employment Type: Full Time- Fixed Term
Salary Range: $86,600 to $107,988 FTE Gross per annum, plus applicable Middle Leader Tier 3 allowance $19,535 p.a OR Proficient 5 and above: $144,259 FTE Gross per annum
Closing Date for Applications: 4pm, Friday 10 October 2025
We reserve the right to close applications early if a suitable candidate is available.
Situated in the southern suburbs of Cairns, St Mary's Catholic College opened in 1986 and boasts a proud reputation for providing quality Catholic co-education. The College is a place where individual strengths are nurtured and developed and where faith and a sense of community are fundamental to who we are. The College offers both a strong academic and stimulating vocational curriculum, along with comprehensive co-curricular opportunities for our students to pursue their interest. Our committed and dedicated staff work in partnership with parents to provide students with the balance of supportive environment and challenging learning. Essential for young people to grow holistically and step forward to make a difference in the world.
The role of the Head of Arts (Years 7-12) is to support the mission of the College through leadership of the learning and teaching programs of the Arts and Technology curriculum. This involves developing appropriate curriculum in line with National, State and Diocesan requirements; ensuring that appropriate pedagogies are developed and implemented at all levels; monitoring the quality of student learning and the effectiveness of teacher practice through appropriate supervision; utilising thorough analysis of current data to inform decisions; building appropriate partnerships within and outside of the school; and prudently administering available resources.
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 
SMCC-ML-Head of Arts.pdf
Select 'Apply Now' to submit your application.
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.
Trisha Stroud, HR Officer
P: 07 4044 4224
E: tstroud@cns.catholic.edu.au
Intending applicants must be fully committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation.
Please note: Interviews may be conducted and an appointment made prior to the closing date. Early applications are strongly encouraged.
Catholic Education is an equal opportunity employer.
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