Position: Instructional Coach (Far West)
Commencement Date: 18 January 2027
Employment Status: Part-time contract (0.5 FTE) until 16 January 2028
Salary Range: $86,600 - $147,048 (pending experience - includes Highly Accomplished (HAT) and Lead Teacher (LT) salary scale) paid on a pro-rata basis for 0.5 FTE.
Applications Close: Monday, 31 August 2026
About us
Catholic Education - Diocese of Rockhampton is a leading educational institution dedicated to providing quality education to students across Central Queensland. With a commitment to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment, we strive to empower our students to reach their full potential.
Our team of passionate educators and staff work collaboratively to deliver exceptional educational programs and support services to our students, ensuring they are well-equipped for success.
Your Role
Applications are invited for the part-time contract position (0.5 FTE) of Instructional Coach (Far West), commencing January 2027 until 16 January 2028. This role, ideally based in Longreach, Barcaldine or Blackall, provides support to three Catholic primary schools across the Far Western Region (Longreach, Barcaldine and Blackall).
The successful applicant will play a key role in strengthening teaching practice and building professional capability across the three Catholic primary schools in the Far West. Working in partnership with school leaders, they will support the consistent implementation of high-quality, evidence-informed teaching approaches that align with the CEDR vision for inclusive curriculum, teaching and learning.
The successful applicant will foster a culture of continuous improvement by empowering teachers to reflect on their practice, build confidence in their professional decision-making and enhance their impact on student learning. Through collaboration, relationship-building and targeted support, they will contribute to the development of strong professional learning communities across schools. This role presents an exciting opportunity for an experienced educator to influence teaching excellence and positively shape educational outcomes for students throughout the region.
Typical duties include, but are not limited:
- Facilitate reflective practice and promote confidence, capability, and professional growth through classroom observation, feedback, and coaching conversations
- Support early career teachers, including those with Permission to Teach and Graduate teachers, to build strong pedagogical foundations and embed good classroom management practices and routines
- Contribute to a culture of collective professional growth by working with staff to explore, apply, and adapt evidence-based strategies
- Demonstrate high-impact instructional strategies in classroom settings, aligned with school and system priorities
- Align teaching practices with school-wide goals and curriculum requirements
For more information, please view the Position Description.
About you
The successful applicant will have:
- An understanding of, and a commitment to, the values of Catholic Education.
- The ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality
- Strong interpersonal skills to coach, mentor and provide support and advice
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- The ability to work well either individually or collaboratively as part of a team, and to accept direction and support.
- The ability to adapt and be flexible within a dynamic educational setting.
We value individuals who are committed to continuous growth and are eager to learn and contribute to our educational communities.
We look forward to receiving your application and are confident that you will find a career with Catholic Education in the Diocese of Rockhampton very rewarding.
What we offer
- Competitive salary range - $86,000 - $147,048 (pending experience - includes Highly Accomplished (HAT) and Lead Teacher (LT) salary scale) paid on a pro-rata basis for 0.5 FTE.
- Superannuation contribution of 12.75%
- Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service (portability of Long Service Leave may also be applicable)
- Access to corporate health discounts with either Bupa or Westfund Health Insurance
- Access to Fitness Passport
- Excellent leave entitlements to suit various situations
- Induction, professional development and learning opportunities
- Modern facilities and resources
Mandatory Requirements
- Relevant tertiary qualifications and current Queensland College of Teachers Registration
- Current Driver's Licence
- Ability to travel within the Catholic Diocese of Rockhampton
- Ability to perform the physical requirements of the role in a safe manner.
- Australian work rights
How to Apply
Please review our How To Apply Online Guide
- Complete the application below
- Upload a cover letter (addressed to the Diocesan Director) addressing the skills, attributes and experience to support the typical duties of the role identified in the position description.
- Upload a current resume including contact details (phone and email) of three (3) professional referees
- Applicants must read, understand and accept, as an explicit term of contract, the requirements of the Statement of Principles for employment in Catholic Schools
- Please ensure files are in Microsoft Word (.doc, .docx), PDF (.pdf) or photo (.jpg, .jpeg, .png) file formats.
Further information
- For a confidential conversation please contact Carmel Kriz, Assistant Director: Teaching & Learning on 07 4994 8000.
- For further information regarding the remuneration package, please contact Employee Support Services [email protected]
- Applications during the shortlisting phase will be kept confidential.
Applications Close: Monday, 31 August 2026
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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