Kindergarten Teacher - Talent Pool - 2026/2027

Position: Kindergarten Teacher
Start date: Applications accepted all year round. 
Employment Status: Full-Time, Part-Time and Casual Relief
Hours per week: Various
Salary: $86,600 - $124,724 or casual hourly rate of $43.67 - $62.90 (pending experience)

Are you passionate about teaching young minds and shaping the future? Do you have a creative and innovative approach to education? We are looking for highly motivated and enthusiastic kindergarten teachers to inspire and educate our young learners. You will be responsible for creating a fun and engaging learning environment that fosters creativity, curiosity and a love of learning. Apply today and take the first step towards an exciting and rewarding career with us!

Each year, Catholic Education in the Diocese of Rockhampton appoints a number of teachers to our Catholic Kindergartens, Primary Schools and Colleges commencing at the start of each year. Our Talent Pools support a rolling process with vacancies and offers of employment occurring throughout the year. Catholic Education - Diocese of Rockhampton serves communities from Bundaberg in the south to Mackay in the north and west to Longreach at 17 locations across Central Queensland. 

Applications are now open for Kindergarten teaching positions for 2026. 

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)
• 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 community of Central Queensland

We look forward to receiving your application and are sure that you will find a career with Catholic Education in the Diocese of Rockhampton very rewarding.

Generous incentives are available to successful applicants which include:

• Competitive salary structure for Teaching staff - $86,600 - $124,724 or casual hourly rate of $43.67 - $62.90 (pending experience)
• Superannuation contribution of 12.75% 
• Access to salary packaging options to maximise employee benefits and salaries 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, 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)
• Modern facilities and resources

Rural and Remote incentives are available subject to location preferences which include:

• Relocation assistance
• Subsidised housing subject to availability
• Isolated allowance payments and bonus payments

Mandatory Requirements 

• Relevant tertiary qualifications
• The ability to obtain approved Queensland College of Teachers Registration OR relevant ACECQA approved Early Childhood Teacher Qualification
• Hold one of the following Child Protection competencies or willing to obtain:
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