Physical Education Teacher

2 weeks ago

Mackay, Queensland, Australia Catholic Education - Diocese of Rockhampton Full time $86,600 - $126,795 per year

Position: Physical Education Teacher

Start date: January 2026

Employment Status: Part-Time (18hpw), contract

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

Applications Close: Friday, 19 September 2025

What we are looking for:

Applications are invited for the position of Physical Education Teacher to join the staff of St Francis Xavier Catholic Primary School, Mackay. This is a part-time contract position for 18hpw, to commence from 20 January 2026 until 18 January 2027.

Applications are welcome from anyone who would support the school's ethos and possess the following are encouraged to apply:

  • Relevant tertiary qualification (or eligible to graduate)
  • Evidence of successfully passing the Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education Students
  • 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

St Francis Xavier Catholic Primary School is a vibrant forward thinking Catholic community situated in West Mackay. Opened in 1935 by the Sisters of Mercy, the student population has grown from 23 to 570 as a 3 stream, co-educational facility. While nurturing our Catholic Faith, we teach respect for the beliefs of others. We have a strong commitment to social justice in allowing our students to experience their Faith in action. Our dynamic staff embrace what it is to be teachers in the 21st Century and our units of work, resources and facilities support this. We promote a healthy, active lifestyle, offering many and varied sporting opportunities. Our students are immersed in the arts through Music, Drama and Dance experiences and we embrace our stewardship of the earth as a Reef Guardian school. In everything we do, we are guided by our mission statement to Learn, Love, Live the Gospel, Witness our Faith and Celebrate Life.

Mandatory Requirements

  • Relevant tertiary qualifications and the ability to obtain approved Queensland College of Teachers Registration
  • Australian work rights
Generous incentives are available to successful applicants which include:
  • 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
  • 39 weeks of term time for a school year
  • Access to free Employee Assistant Program (24-hour counselling service)
  • Access to Fitness Passport
  • Leadership development opportunities
  • Induction and professional learning programs and Early Career Teacher Support
  • Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service (portability of Long Service Leave may also be applicable)
  • Deferred Salary Scheme
  • Modern facilities and resources

How to apply

Please review our How To Apply Online Guide

  • 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
  • Upload written statement addressing the Selection Criteria
  • Please refer to the Position Description when completing your application

Applications close: Friday, 19 September 2025.

Further information

  • For a confidential conversation please contact Olivia Rostirolla, Principal, St Francis Xavier Catholic Primary School, West Mackay,
  • To learn more about Accreditation, please view our Accreditation Information Sheet.
  • For a confidential conversation or for further information regarding the remuneration package, please contact Employee Support Services or

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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