Applications are invited for a qualified and enthusiastic Leader - Head of Religious Education and Encounter to join the MacKillop Catholic College, Mount Peter team.
Commencement Date: Term 3, 2026 - 20th July 2026 (negotiable)
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 2 allowance $13,026 p.a OR Proficient 5 and above: $137,750 FTE Gross per annum
Closing Date for Applications: 12.00pm, Friday 17th July 2026 (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, 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 graduated 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.
The position of Leader – Head of Religious Education and Encounter (Years 7-12), acknowledges the important and distinctive place of Religious Education and faith formation within Catholic schools.
The Leader – Head of Religious Education and Encounter provides leadership in Religious Education, including the teaching of Religion, according to Cairns Catholic Education policies and practices and QCAA requirements. The role holder works as part of a collaborative team to promote our Catholic culture and faith formation of staff. The role holder also facilitates and supports student engagement in Religion and outreach.
The Leader – Head of Religious Education and Encounter also supports and assists the Deputy Principal - Identity and Outreach in providing formation and service opportunities for staff, students and parents including: Secondary assembly prayer, department prayers, student home form prayers as well as fostering a connection with the Edmonton Parish.
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 Religious Education & Encounter.pdf
- Formal qualifications at Degree level in Education
- Registered or eligible to register with Queensland College of Teachers
- Leadership 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 community
- Capacity to understand and implement Duty of Care and Workplace Health and Safety requirements.
- Current drivers licence
- A strong demonstrated commitment to the objectives, vision, and ethos of Catholic Education
- Promote child safety at all times
- Be registered or eligible to be registered with Queensland College of Teachers
- Be fully supportive of the ethos of Catholic Education
- Competitive Salary range: per annum pending experience
- Annual Leave with 17.5% leave loading
- Access to salary packaging options to maximise your salary
- 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
- 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 and Early Career Teacher Support
- Access to Employee Assistance Program
- Fitness Passport Membership available
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Jessica Russell - Human Resources Officer
P: 07 4081 7600
E: [email protected]
Intending applicants must be fully committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation.
To understand our commitment and initiatives to truth telling, healing and reconciliation view our Reconciliation Action Plan
Catholic Education is an equal opportunity employer.
