Commencement Date: 17 January 2026
Employment Type: Full Time, Fixed Term Leadership Position (3 years)
This position holds a substantive permanent teaching position.
Salary Range:Commensurate with experience - Graduate $86,600 to Lead Teacher $147,048 FTE Gross per annum + 2 POL Points ($6,512 per annum FTE) and 12.75% super
Closing Date for Applications: 5:00pm, Monday 3 November 2025
St Joseph’s School is an integral part of the Cairns Diocese and the Atherton Catholic Parish. Located approximately one and a quarter hour’s drive from Cairns, Atherton sits within the heart of the naturally beautiful and agriculturally rich Atherton Tablelands. St Joseph’s School is committed to providing its students with a well-balanced and relevant education delivering pedagogy based on latest research and best practice. St Joseph’s School operates dual stream having experienced growth over the last few years. The school’s current enrolment stands at 268 students, and 36 staff. St Joseph’s is a welcoming community where parents/carers are encouraged to become actively involved in various dimensions of school life.
For further information about the role and responsibilities, please see the Position Description Primary Position of Leadership - Diversity PosD SJA.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.
Michael Aitken, Acting Principal
P: 07 4095 9000
E: principal.atherton@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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