Apply in 3 Minutes: Industrial Technology

Newman Catholic College is seeking applications for a Teacher of Industrial Technology & Design to join their growing College community in 2026.

Commencement Date: 17 January 2026

Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent

Salary Range: Graduate $86,600 to Lead Teacher $147,048 FTE gross per annum plus 12.75% Superannuation

Closing Date for Applications: 12.00pm, Wednesday 12 November 2025

Newman Catholic College

Newman Catholic College is Catholic Education Diocese of Cairns newest secondary school. The College comprises state-of-the-art facilities situated within James Cook University, Cairns. The college is well-resourced to support committed and professional teaching staff in the provision of quality Catholic education for students in the Northern Beaches. As part of our teaching team, we will provide a supportive, flexible working environment where care for all staff is an important part of our ethos. We employ motivated people who want to work together to produce excellent outcomes for our students in a new way.

About the Role

Newman Catholic College is seeking a passionate and dedicated Industrial Technology & Design Teacher to join our Secondary College team. The ideal candidate will have experience teaching Manual Arts disciplines such as Woodwork, Metalwork, and/or Furnishing Skills. This role offers an excellent opportunity for both experienced teachers and early career educators to inspire students through engaging, practical learning experiences.

The successful applicant will be committed to delivering high-quality, hands‑on education and to actively supporting the Catholic ethos and mission of our College.

Selection Criteria

- Commitment to the Catholic values and ethos of Newman Catholic College

- Demonstrated experience teaching Industrial Technology and Design, specialising in Woodwork, to secondary students

- Relevant teaching qualification and current registration with the Queensland College of Teachers

- Proven ability to design and deliver engaging, industry-relevant curriculum programmes

- Highly developed classroom management and instructional skills

- Ability to work collaboratively as part of a professional learning community

- Strong interpersonal, organisational, and time management skills

- Excellent communication skills

Teachers are accountable to and under the direction of the College Principal.

For further information about the role, please download the Position Description Teacher Position Description 2026.pdf

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

- 12.75% 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

- Fitness Passport Membership available

To Apply:

Select 'Apply Now' to submit your application.

For current employees, apply via the 'Employee Login' tab on the Careers website.

Please note applications will only be accepted via the Careers website.

Enquiries

Lauretta Graham - Principal

P: 4047 6000

E: principal.newman@cns.catholic.edu.au

Intending applicants must be fully committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation.

Catholic Education is an equal opportunity employer.

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