Applications are invited for a qualified and enthusiastic Leader - Head of Religious Education to join the MacKillop Catholic College, Mount Peter team.
Commencing: Term 1 2026 - 19th January 2026
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 $86,600 - Proficient 4 $107,988 FTE gross per annum, plus applicable Middle Leader Tier 2 allowance $13,026 gross per annum FTE OR Proficient 5 and above: $137,750 FTE gross per annum
Closing Date for Applications: 12.00pm, Wednesday 14th January 2026 (unless filled prior)
Please note that applications for these 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 developed progressively, adding additional year levels annually, and commenced secondary education in 2020 with Year 7, and the first Year 12 cohort graduated 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 Leader - Head of Religious Education provides leadership in Religious Education, including the teaching of Religion, according to Cairns Catholic Education policies and practices and QCAA requirements. The role holder works as part of a collaborative team to promote our Catholic culture and faith formation of staff. The role holder also facilities and supports student engagement in Religion and outreach.
MCC ML PD Leader - Head of Religious Education.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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