Leader - Head Of Pathways ~ Mackillop Catholic College, Mount Peter

Applications are invited for a qualified and enthusiastic Leader - Head of Pathways to join the MacKillop Catholic College, Mount Peter team in 2026.
Commencement Date: Term 1, 2026 - 19th January 2026
Employment Type: Full Time, Fixed Term Middle Leader Position - 3 years (This position holds a full-time, permanent substantive Teaching position)
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 p.a OR Proficient 5 and above: $140,998 FTE Gross per annum
Closing Date for Applications: 12.00pm, Monday 6th October 2025 (unless filled prior)
Please note that applications for this role may be reviewed and interviews conducted as received. This position may be filled prior to the closing date. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible if you are interested in this opportunity.
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 2025. 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 Pathways is to support the mission of the College through leadership of the learning and teaching programs related to student pathways and Vaocational Educational Training. This involves supporting students and their families as they make decisions about their future; 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 avaiable resources.
Middle Leaders are accountable to and under the direction of the College Principal.
For further information, please download the Position Description MCC ML PD Leader - Head of Pathways.pdf
Mandatory Qualifications And Requirements
Formal qualifications at Degree level in EducationRegistered or eligible to register with Queensland College of TeachersLeadership experience:Demonstrated ability in educational leadership.Demonstrated administrative ability.Demonstrated skills in interpersonal relationships.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 communityCapacity to understand and implement Duty of Care and Workplace Health and Safety requirements.Current drivers licenceA strong demonstrated commitment to the objectives, vision, and ethos of Catholic EducationPromote child safety at all times Work Requirements
Be registered or eligible to be registered with Queensland College of TeachersBe fully supportive of the ethos of Catholic Education
What we offer
Annual Leave with 17.5% leave loadingAccess to salary packaging options to maximise your salary Access to additional Employer Superannuation ContributionsAccess to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service (portability of Long Service Leave may also be applicable)14 Weeks' paid parental leaveProfessional development and Early Career Teacher SupportAccess to Employee Assistance ProgramFitness Passport membership - provising access to multiple fitness facilities for one low price.
Intending applicants must be fully committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation.
Catholic Education is an equal opportunity employer.
To Apply
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Enquiries
Jessica Russell - Human Resources Officer
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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.