Academic Dean

Position: Academic Dean: Food Technology & Textiles

Start date: January 2026

Employment Status: Full-Time Contract (in conjunction with a permanent Teaching Role)

Salary:$106,135 - $144,259

Applications Close:Friday, 17 October 2025

What we are looking for:

Applications are invited from qualified and enthusiastic educators to join the staff of The Cathedral College, Rockhampton, in the position of Academic Dean: Food Technology & Textiles, commencing January 2026.

We seek passionate leaders who will strive for excellence in teaching, administration, professional conduct, relationships with parents and the wider school community and a genuine interest for young people and their learning.

Successful applicants will be able to demonstrate:

• A commitment to the ethos of Catholic Education
• An ability to develop and lead quality teaching and learning practices in the subject areas listed above
• A willingness to proactively engage with professional development opportunities to enhance quality pedagogy and student outcomes
• An ability to work in collaboration with the Leadership Team and other staff members to contribute to the future planned growth, development and extra-curricular life of the College

About us

The Cathedral College,is 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'.

Mandatory requirements

• Relevant tertiary qualifications and the ability to obtain approved Queensland College of Teachers Registration
• Australian work rights

• Competitive salary - Middle Leader Tier 3 ($106,135 - $144,259 (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)
• Leadership development opportunities
• 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)
• 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

Please note that current employees of Catholic Education in the Diocese of Rockhampton can apply by sending a Cover Letter and copy of their Current CV (including 3 referees) to .

Applications close: Friday, 17 October 2025.

Further information

• For a confidential conversation please contact Rob Alexander, Principal, The Cathedral College, Rockhampton, on
• 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.