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Leader - Head of Performing Arts ~ MacKillop Catholic College, Mount Peter

  • 494477
  • Cairns
  • MacKillop Catholic College - Mount Peter
  • School Leadership
  • Teaching
  • Full time - Fixed Term

Applications are invited for a qualified and enthusiastic Leader - Head of Performing Arts to join the MacKillop Catholic College, Mount Peter team for 2025 commencement!

Contract Dates: 18 January 2025 - 14 January 2028
Employment Type: Full Time, Fixed Term Middle Leader Position - 3 years (This position holds a full-time, permanent substantive Teaching position)  
Salary Range: Commensurate with experience - 
Graduate $84,077 - Proficient 4 $104,841 FTE gross per annum, plus applicable Middle Leader Tier 2 allowance $12,648 gross per annum FTE OR
Proficient 5 and above: $133,740 FTE gross per annum  
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 – Head of Performing Arts (Years 4-12) is to support the mission of the College through leadership and the co-ordination of the instrumental and Performing Arts programmes at the College. This involves the organisation of instrumental music programs, ensembles, eisteddfod and building appropriate partnerships within and outside of the school; and prudently administering available resources.

For further information, please download the Position Description Download File MCC ML PD Leader - Head of Performing Arts (Years 4-12).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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