osition: Kindergarten Teacher
Start date: January 2026
Employment Status: Part-Time (20.25hpw, 5 day fortnight + release time)
Hourly rate: $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!

Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Catholic Kindergarten, Springsure, was established in 2010 and operates a five day fortnight with a current enrolment of 17 children.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified applications for the position of Kindergarten Teacher at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Kindergarten, Springsure, commencing as soon as able, or as negotiated with the successful applicant. This is a part-time position, for 20.25hpw (5 day fortnight + release time), commencing from January 2026.

Applications are welcome from anyone who would support the kindergarten'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 Springsure

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 - annual salary of $46,148 - $66,464 (pending experience)
• Employer Superannuation Contributions of 12.75%
• Access to salary packaging options to maximise employee benefits and salaries
• 39 weeks of term time for a school year
• Access to free Employee Assistant Program (24-hour counselling service)
• Access to corporate health discounts with either Bupa or Westfund Health Insurance
• Leadership development opportunities
• Isolated allowance payments and bonus payments
• Modern facilities and resources
• Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service (portability of Long Service Leave may also be applicable)
• Induction process and Early Career Teacher Support

Mandatory Requirements

• CHCPRT025—Identify and report children and young people at risk
• CHCPRT001—Identify and respond to children and young people at risk
• CHCPRT026—Support the rights and safety of children and young people
• CHCPRT002—Support the rights and safety of children and young people
• CHCECE057—Use collaborative practices to uphold child protection principles

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

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

• To learn more about Accreditation, please view our Accreditation Information Sheet.
• For a confidential conversation please contact Tracey Novak, Early Learning and Care Manager on 07 4994 8000 or [email protected].
• For further information regarding the remuneration package, please contact Employee Support Services [email protected]
• Applications during the shortlisting phase will be kept confidential.

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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