Position: Specialist Teacher (STEM/Digital Technologies)
Start date: 19 January 2026
Employment Status: Part-Time (12hpw)
Salary: $86,600 - $126,795 (pending experience)
Applications Close: 18 August 2025
What we are looking for:
Applications are invited for the position of Specialist Teacher (STEM/Digital Technologies) to join the staff of St Benedict's Catholic Primary School, Yeppoon. We are seeking a specialist teacher (2 days per week) who can plan, teach and report on curriculum for all classes from Prep through to Year 6 in the areas of STEM and Digital Technology. This is a part-time contract position, commencing from 19 January 2026 until 17 January 2027.
The successful applicant requires excellent people skills, a capacity to work as a part of a team, and the willingness to support students, staff and parents of the school. Previous experience with digital technology, robotics, coding, 3D printing and a variety of programs and apps encompassing Apple and Windows devices would be an advantage.
About us
St Benedict’s Catholic Primary School Yeppoon is a community of learners inspired by the Benedictine vision. Together we seek to create a welcoming, respectful community where all learners feel safe and supported. We want all to be reflective and self-directed lifelong learners who grow as responsible global citizens living lives of hospitality.
A child leaving St Benedict’s Catholic Primary School Yeppoon will have a clear Catholic identity inspired by the Benedictine vision and be a valued member of a faith community.
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 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
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: Monday, 18 August 2025.
Further information
- For a confidential conversation please contact Julie McLaughlin, Principal, St Benedict's Catholic Primary School, Yeppoon, on 07 4994 8220
- 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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