Teacher - Senior Furniture/Engineering and Junior Woodwork/Metalwork (Design and Technology -Manual Arts)

Position: Teacher - Senior Furniture/Engineering and Junior Woodwork/Metalwork (Design and Technology -Manual Arts)
Commencing Date: 19 January 2026
Tenure: Full Time, (Option of Fixed Term or Permanent)
Salary Range: $86,600- $124,725 per annum pending experience + Super + Allowances
Incentives:  IPRASS and ITAS Allowance
Closing Date: Monday, 24 November 2025 (unless filled prior)

Good Shepherd Catholic College, Mount Isa is a co-educational Year 7 to 12 college of 450 students. Good Shepherd Catholic College is a community who journey together in faith with "Christ Our Light". Our students, staff, and parents are partners focused on holistic education within a welcoming and caring environment. Fostering faith and spirituality is our primary goal. We believe in the uniqueness and dignity of each individual. We endeavour to encourage each member of our community to be inner-directed, responsible, compassionate and just. Students, staff, and parents learn best in situations of loving relationships and mutual respect.

About the role

Good Shepherd Catholic College in Mount Isa is looking for an experienced and committed Design and Technology – Manual Arts Teacher. This is a full-time position with the option of 6 months Fixed Term or Permanent position, Commencing in Term 1 of January 2026 concluding end of Term 2 10 July 2026, involves teaching Senior Furniture/Engineering and Junior Woodwork/Metalwork.

Not only is Mount Isa Western Queensland's largest township, it is a vibrant multicultural city, a regional hub for business and is surrounded by a number of natural wonders, all within short driving distances. As a Townsville Catholic Education (TCE) teacher, you will be eligible for our Incentive Payments Remote Area Staff Scheme (IPRASS).

• To have knowledge of and commitment to the Catholic ethos and mission of the school
• To be able to work as a member of a committed team of professional teachers, dedicated to providing quality teaching and learning in partnership with the parent community
• To have an understanding of contemporary pedagogy and the ability to differentiate, and provide for, a diverse range of abilities
• To have an ability to collaborate and work positively as a part of a professional learning community
• To have a willingness to change and develop instructional strategies to increase student growth and achievement 

Mandatory Criteria/Professional Registration/Other

• Appropriate Tertiary qualification with registration or eligibility for registration with Queensland College of Teachers
• Current Driver's Licence
• Ability to travel from time to time within the Catholic Diocese of Townsville
• Ability to perform the physical requirements of the role in a safe manner.

Some employees may be subject to pre-employment medical assessments during the selection process. Depending on the nature of the role, it may be necessary for successful applicants to be immunised against certain preventable diseases in order to minimise the risk of transmission.

What we offer

• Competitive Salary range
• Benefits of working remotely
  • Vacation Travel Allowance
  • Living & Accommodation Allowance
  • Relocation Assistance
  • Wellbeing Allowance
  • IPRASS financial bonus for teachers who work in our more isolated schools
• Annual Leave with 17.5% leave loading
• Access to salary packaging options to maximise employee benefits and salary 
• Modern facilities, equipment and resources
• 12.75% Superannuation employer 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
• Deferred Salary Scheme
• Access to corporate health schemes
• Induction processes, professional learning programs and Early Career Teacher Support
• Access to Employee Assistance Program
• Leadership development opportunities
• Firm lifelong teacher networks
• Wellbeing programs and initiatives

Our Organisation

Townsville Catholic Education supports a diverse region extending from Townsville to the Burdekin and Whitsunday regions in the south, and north to Ingham and Halifax, south-west to Winton, and west to the border with the Northern Territory, encompassing Mount Isa and several small, isolated western towns and east to Palm Island. Townsville Catholic Education provides a supportive, flexible working environment where care for the individual is an important part of our ethos.  We employ motivated people who want to work together to produce excellent outcomes for our students. Our staff are recognised as being central to achieving our mission.

Townsville Catholic Education has standards of conduct for workers to maintain a safe and healthy environment for children. Our commitment to these standards requires that we conduct working with children checks and background referencing for all persons who will engage in direct and regular involvement with children and young people and/or adults-at-risk. The organisation is fully committed to child safety and has a zero tolerance to abuse of children or adults-at-risk. 

How to apply
If you have a relevant teaching qualification or you are currently working towards one, the TCE Recruitment Team are interested in hearing from you.

• Upload a current resume
• Upload a cover letter addressing the skills, attributes and experience to support the key accountabilities of the role identified in the position description
• Complete the application form including your two nominated professional referees (name, position title and email address)

Please see the Teacher Position Description for more information, or to explore Outback Queensland please click here.

Applications during the shortlisting phase will be kept confidential. 

Close Date: 3.00pm Monday, 24 November 2025 (unless filled prior)

View other vacancies here