Secondary Teacher

Overview

The Cathedral College, Secondary Teacher (Food Technology & Textiles)

Position: Secondary Teacher (Food Technology & Textiles)

Start date: January 2026

Employment Status: Full-Time

Salary: $86,600 - $126,795 (pending experience)

Applications Close: Friday, 7 November 2025

What we are looking for

Applications are invited from qualified and enthusiastic educators to join the teaching staff of The Cathedral College, Rockhampton. This is a full-time permanent position commencing January 2026, specialising in Food Technology & Textiles.

We welcome applications from registered teachers who can teach the above subjects.

Applicants who possess the following are encouraged to apply:

- Relevant tertiary qualification
- Appropriate qualities, knowledge and skills to provide a relevant and holistic education
- Eligible to work in Australia for the duration of the appointment
- A desire to serve the communities located within the diocese of Rockhampton

About us

The Cathedral College, a Catholic, co-educational secondary boarding college with Catholic Education in the Diocese of Rockhampton. The College aims to deliver a holistic Catholic education where academic excellence goes hand in hand with spiritual, emotional, physical, cultural and social development.

The College is built in the shadow of St Joseph’s Cathedral and welcomes 186 boarders from across Central Queensland and beyond enriching the College community. 1360 students are enrolled and all are invited to respond to Jesus Christ’s message to “come live life in all its fullness”.

- Relevant tertiary qualifications and the ability to obtain approved Queensland College of Teachers Registration

Generous incentives

- Competitive salary structure for Teaching staff - $86,600 - $126,795 (pending experience)
- Recognition of Service for salary purposes (on provision of Statement of Service)
- Superannuation contribution of 12.75%
- Access to salary packaging options to maximise employee benefits and salaries (based on eligibility criteria with RemServ)
- Access to corporate health discounts with either Bupa or Westfund Health Insurance
- Access to Fitness Passport
- 39 weeks of term time for a school year
- Access to free Employee Assistant Program (24-hour counselling service)
- Induction and professional learning programs
- Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service (portability of Long Service Leave may also be applicable)
- Complete the application below by clicking Apply Now
- Upload a Cover Letter (addressed Mr Michael McCusker, Diocesan Director) and Current Resume
- Upload supporting documentation (ie. Prac Reports, Academic Transcripts)
- Applicants must read, understand and accept, as an explicit term of contract, the requirements of the Statement of Principles for employment in Catholic Schools

Further information

- For a confidential conversation please contact Rob Alexander, Principal, The Cathedral College, Rockhampton, on 07 4999 1300.
- For a confidential conversation or for further information regarding the remuneration package, please contact Employee Support Services 07 4994 8086 or Employment@rok.catholic.edu.au

Catholic Education is committed to best practice in student protection policies and procedures and is an equal opportunity employer. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

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About Us

Catholic Education - Diocese of Rockhampton, is a large, dynamic and growing organisation with a current enrolment of approximately 18,220 students and a staff of approximately 3,400 in Kindergartens, Early Learning Centres, Outside School Hours Care Services, 31 Catholic Primary Schools and 8 Catholic Secondary Colleges. Catholic Education in the Diocese of Rockhampton serves communities from Bundaberg in the south to Mackay in the north and west to Longreach.

With a vibrant working environment, we provide excellent benefits for staff including professional and career development opportunities that build personal and organisational capability. We celebrate diversity in our workforce, and value the knowledge and skills that a diverse range of employees bring to the workplace. Our staff are recognised as being central to achieving our mission and we have an emphasis on caring and supporting teachers in both their vocation in working with students and other aspects of their lives.

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