Position: Secondary Teachers
Start date: January 2026
Employment Status: Full-Time or Part-Time
Salary: $86,600 - $126,795 (pending experience)
Applications Close: 22 August 2025
What we are looking for:
Applications are invited from qualified and enthusiastic educators to join the teaching staff of Marist College, Emerald. We are seeking teachers across various subject areas. There are both full-time and part-time permanent positions available, commencing from January 2026.
We welcome applications from registered teachers who can teach in any or a combination of the following subjects:
- Religious Education (Middle School)
- Study of Religion
- Learning Support
- Science
- Drama
- Mathematics
- Music
Applicants who possess the following are encouraged to apply:
- Relevant tertiary qualification
- 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
Marist College, Emerald is a catholic co-educational secondary college situated in the Central Highlands, three hours west of Rockhampton. The College draws students from Emerald as well as surrounding rural areas including Gindie, Springsure, the Gemfields, Clermont, Blackwater, Tieri and many rural properties and currently caters for years with an enrolment of 556 students.
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
- Access to Fitness Passport
- 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
- 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
Supporting you in a rural community with: -
- Additional pay remuneration for teaching at rural schools
- Extra Travel Days and extra Leave entitlements
- Support to assist new teachers
- Scholarship programs for further study
- Opportunities to advance career
- Full list of our incentives can be viewed here: Marist College Incentives
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
Express Interest
If you prefer, complete an Expression of Interest before applying. Please visit - https://maristcollegeemerald.com.au/about/employment/
Applications close: Friday, 22 August 2025.
Further information
- For a confidential conversation please contact Mr Mark Green, Principal, Marist College, Emerald on 07 4994 9100.
- 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 Employment@rok.catholic.edu.au
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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