Townsville Catholic Education supports a diverse region extending from Townsville to the Burdekin and Whitsunday regions in the South, North to Ingham and Halifax, South-West to Winton, and West to the border with the Northern Territory, encompassing Mount Isa and several small, isolated western towns and east to Palm Island. TCE provides a supportive, flexible working environment where care for the individual is an important part of our ethos. We employ motivated people who want to work together to produce excellent outcomes for our students. Our staff are recognised as being central to achieving our mission. Townsville Catholic Education has standards of conduct for workers to maintain a safe and healthy environment for children. Our commitment to these standards requires that we conduct working with children checks and background referencing for all persons who will engage in direct and regular involvement with children and young people and/or adults-at-risk. The organisation is fully committed to child safety and has a zero tolerance to abuse of children or adults-at-risk.

Townsville Catholic Education (TCE) is seeking a passionate and experienced Early Career Teacher Specialist (ECTS) to support the development of early career teachers and Permission to Teach (PTT) candidates across the Diocese. This is a full-time, permanent opportunity to lead mentoring programs, build communities of practice, and deliver impactful professional development aligned with system priorities.

About the role

As a key member of the Learning and Teaching Team, you will:

Mentor Early Career Teachers and PTT candidates, especially in regional and remote schools

Facilitate communities of practice and support for mentors

Deliver professional development and formation aligned with AITSL guidelines

Support registration and transition processes with the Queensland College of Teachers

Collaborate across teams to promote teacher capability and professional growth

Uphold Catholic values and contribute to a culture of care, learning and safety

Key Accountabilities

Collaborate with the Team Leader Career Development to deliver the Permission to Teach (PTT) Program

Provide mentoring and support to Early Career Teachers and PTT candidates, particularly in regional and remote schools

Facilitate communities of practice and support networks for mentors and PTTs

Design and deliver professional development aligned with system priorities and AITSL guidelines

Assist PTT candidates with registration and transition processes in line with Queensland College of Teachers requirements

Support mentors in adopting hybrid mentoring models and effective coaching strategies

Develop and maintain high-quality resources and systems to support teacher development

Promote teacher capability through structured mentoring and capacity-building initiatives

Collaborate across directorates and with external stakeholders to enhance program delivery

Uphold Catholic values and contribute to a culture of care, learning, and professional excellence

About You

Experience

Extensive teaching and mentoring experience across multiple learning phases

Strong knowledge of curriculum, pedagogy, and teacher standards

Experience in professional learning design and delivery

Excellent interpersonal and time management skills

A collaborative, values-driven approach to education

Mandatory Criteria/Professional Registration/Other

Tertiary qualifications in education

Registration, or eligibility for registration, with the Queensland College of Teachers

Current Driver’s Licence

Ability to travel from time to time within the Catholic Diocese of Townsville

Ability to perform the physical requirements of the role in a safe manner.

Desirable Criteria

Experience in Catholic education systems

Co-teaching or coaching experience

Familiarity with hybrid mentoring models

Some employees may be subject to pre-employment medical assessments during the selection process. Depending on the nature of the position, it may be necessary for successful applicants to be immunised against certain preventable diseases in order to minimise the risk of transmission.

Please refer to the Position Description for more information.

What we offer

Competitive Annual Salary

Annual Leave with 17.5% leave loading on 4 weeks

Salary packaging options

Modern facilities, equipment and resources

Superannuation up to 12.75% employer contribution

Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service

14 Weeks’ paid parental leave if eligible

Deferred Salary Scheme

Corporate health insurance

Induction, professional development and learning opportunities

Wellbeing programs and initiatives

How to apply

Click on the link to apply via the Careers page.