College Background

Chinchilla Christian College is an independent, co-educational Christian school from Prep - Year 12. Located in Chinchilla, Queensland at the heart of the beautiful Western Downs, the College has a positive culture, excellent facilities, growing enrolments and enjoys strong community support.

Chinchilla Christian College is part of the Christian Community Ministries network of Colleges.

Our Mission is to provide a Christ-centred, high quality education that equips our students to fulfil their God-given potential, shining their light for God’s glory.

Our Values of commitment, compassion, courage and creativity are strongly promoted regularly celebrated when displayed within our learning community.

The Opportunity

We have an exciting opportunity for a full time Head of Science (Secondary) to join our team at Chinchilla Christian College, commencing Term 1, January 2026. This leadership position is for an initial three year term, which can then be reviewed.

When you join our College, you will be part of a supportive and collaborative team that works together to create a positive environment for both staff and students. We have purposeful meetings and weekly devotions and prayer times, as well as regular social events that bring our staff together.

Employment at our school allows you to have alignment between your work and your Christian faith. Whether you are a graduate or an experienced teacher, you will have an opportunity to develop professionally and make a valuable contribution in fulfilling the school’s mission.

As Head of Science (Secondary), you will manage the Secondary Science department and teacher Science classes. You will be able to teach either Senior Chemistry, Biology, Physics or Psychology.

For a full position description, please click the links below:

Head of Department

Teacher

Remuneration

As a Secondary Head of Science, you will receive a remuneration package circa $104,000 - $127,519 per annum based on your experience level, plus super and position of added responsibility (PAR) 5% of Proficient 6.

Benefits

Salary sacrificing

Domestic and international relocation assistance

A laptop and workstation

PAR 5% of Proficient 6

Qualities, Qualifications, Skills

To be successful in this role, you will have a passion for leading a Science department and a strong knowledge of the current curriculum.

You will be required to:

Provide a current Christian church leader as a referee,

Hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Education, or Graduate Diploma if you hold a Bachelor in a different field,

Be a qualified teacher with QLD College of Teacher’s Registration (QCT) or can obtain QCT Registration,

Minimum 5+ years teaching Secondary Science, with demonstrated success in student outcomes,

Support the College's mission, aims and values,

Have a strong knowledge of the curriculum and be able to teach it from a Biblical perspective,

Contribute to co-curricular activities,

Confidently lead student learning within a productive classroom environment,

Demonstrate strong organisational skills, with an ability to effectively prioritise, and

Possess excellent interpersonal, communication and collaboration skills.

If you are a caring and dedicated educator who wants to make an eternal difference in the lives of students, Apply Now!

Applications

Applications for this position must be submitted using the Employment Application form, which can be downloaded from the College website.

Please also review the Employment page of our website.

Applications for this position close Friday 29 August 2025.

Your completed Employment Application can be posted, emailed, or dropped off at the College Reception. Please mark to the attention of The Principal.

Address:

Chinchilla Christian College

88 Oak Street / PO Box 242

Chinchilla QLD 4413

Email: [email protected]