Position: Classroom Teacher
Start date: Term 3, 2026
Employment Status: Full time contract
Salary: $86,600 - $126,795 (pending experience)
Applications Close: Friday, 12 June 2026
What we are looking for:
Applications are invited for the position of Classroom Teacher to join the staff of St Brigid's Catholic Primary School, Emerald. This is a full-time contract position commencing from Term 3, 2026 (13th July 2026) until 17 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 us
St Brigid’s Catholic Primary School Emerald (P-6) provides a high-quality learning environment where students are supported to learn successfully and encouraged to grow in responsibility for their own actions. The school welcomes families from all faith traditions who respect the school’s Catholic values, and who are eager to be part of this vibrant learning community.
Mandatory Requirements
- Relevant tertiary qualifications and the ability to obtain approved Queensland College of Teachers Registration
- Australian work rights
- 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%
- Relocation assistance
- Subsidised accommodation
- 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)
- 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
For more information on the benefits of working in our rural and remote communities visit our website.
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
Applications close: Friday, 12 June 2026.
Further information
- For a confidential conversation please contact Tegan Green, Principal, St Brigid's Catholic Primary School, Emerald on 4994 8365.
- 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 07 4994 8086 or [email protected]
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.
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