Leader of Technologies

5 hours ago

Newman Catholic College Smithfield Cairns QLD, Australia Cairns Full time $86,000 - $144,259 per year

Commencement Date: Monday 17 January 2026

Employment Type: Full Time, Fixed Term (Term

This position holds a permanent Teaching position within the College.

Salary Range: Commensurate with experience - Graduate $86,000 - Proficient 4 $107,988 FTE Gross per annum, plus applicable Middle Leader Tier 3 allowance $19,535 p.a.  
OR 
Proficient 5 and above: $144,259 FTE Gross per annum 

Closing Date for Applications: 12.00pm, Friday 14 November 2025

Newman Catholic College

Newman Catholic College, co-located on James Cook University site, Smithfield, is Cairns Catholic Education's newest college, joining a system of 29 other catholic schools and colleges. Opened in 2022 and growing a year level each year until Year 12 is reached in 2027, its location on and interaction with the University presents endless opportunities to meet the diverse learning needs of our students. Newman Catholic College works collaboratively with James Cook University so that learning and teaching is enhanced at all year levels.

About the Role

The role of the Leader of Technologies is to support the mission of the College through leadership of the learning and teaching programs of Technologies. This involves developing appropriate curriculum in line with National, State and Diocesan guidelines; ensuring that appropriate pedagogies are developed and implemented at all levels; monitoring the quality of student learning and the effectiveness of teacher practice through appropriate supervision; utilising thorough analysis of current data to inform decisions; building appropriate partnerships within and outside of the school; and prudently administering available resources.

The Leader of Technologies provides vision, inspiration, encouragement, and assistance to all members of their team, providing support to the College Leadership Team and working under their guidance. He / She is expected to demonstrate excellence in the knowledge, understanding and research in the Learning Area of Technologies. They will show leadership in their field and promote their Learning Area's part of the holistic education offered at Newman Catholic College.

The Leader of Technologies is accountable to and under the direction of the Deputy Principal- Academic Studies. 

For further information about the role, please download the Position Description  Leader of Technologies NEW .docx

Work Requirements
  • Registered or eligible to be registered with the Queensland College of Teachers
  • Be fully supportive of the ethos of Catholic Education
What we offer
  • Annual Leave with 17.5% leave loading
  • Fitness passport membership available
  • 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 opportunities
  • Access to Employee Assistance Program
To Apply

Select 'Apply Now' to submit your application.

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

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

Enquiries:

Principal
Dr Lauretta Graham
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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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