Acting Leader

Applications are invited for a qualified and enthusiastic Acting Leader - Secondary Head of Year (Parental Leave cover), to join the MacKillop Catholic College, Mount Peter team.

Contract Dates:17 January 2026 to 15 January 2027

Employment Type: Full Time, Fixed Term Middle Leader Position (Parental Leave)Salary Range: Commensurate with experience - Graduate $86,600 - Proficient 4 $107,988 FTE gross per annum, plus applicable Middle Leader Tier 2C allowance $16,274 gross per annum FTE OR Proficient 5 and above: $140,998 FTE gross per annum % employer superannuation contribution

Closing Date for Applications: 12.00pm, Monday 27 October 2025 (unless filled prior)

*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 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 Year is to support the mission of the school through leadership in the support of students as school and family community members. The role covers elements of leadership, management and community building including parent engagement.

This involves:

• developing and implementing effective pastoral practices which provide for students' wellbeing, and coordinating the efforts ofstaff in students' holistic growth through ensuring that appropriate programs and processes are developed and followed at alllevels to encourage students to embrace a way of living based on the values of the Gospel, and to manage student behaviourswhich are contrary to this;
• leading the parent engagement initiatives for the year level;
• ensuring the quality and effectiveness of teacher practice through appropriate supervision;
• developing partnerships with parents and carers and other appropriate partnerships within and outside of the school includingcounsellors and support agencies and prudently administering available resources.

Middle Leaders are accountable to and under the direction of the College Principal.

For further information, please download the Position Description  MCC PD ML - Head of

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
• 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 register with Queensland College of Teachers
• Be fully supportive of the ethos of Catholic Education

What we offer

• Competitive Salary range: per annum pending experience
• Annual Leave with 17.5% leave loading
• Access to salary packaging options to maximise your salary
• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
• 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

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

Enquires

Jessica Russell - Human Resources Officer

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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.