Physical Education Teacher - St Francis Xavier Catholic Primary School

Mackay, QLD
$86,600-126,795 per year
Permanent
Full-time

16 days ago

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 2025What 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 usSt 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

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Upload a Cover Letter (addressed Mr Michael McCusker, Diocesan Director) and Current Resume
Upload supporting documentation (ie. Prac Reports, Academic Transcripts)
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when completing your applicationApplications close: Friday, 19 September 2025.Further information

For a confidential conversation please contact Olivia Rostirolla, Principal, St Francis Xavier Catholic Primary School, West Mackay, 07 4994 8275.
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