Acting Primary Leader - Religious Education & Pedagogy

Applications are invited from aspiring Leaders interested in a career opportunity in the position of Acting Primary Leader - Religious Education & Pedagogy to join the MacKillop Catholic College team on a fixed-term contract from Term 2 to Term 4, 2026!

Contract Dates: 20th April 2026 to 15th January 2027
Employment Type: Full Time, Fixed Term Primary Leadership Position 
Salary Range: Commensurate with experience - Graduate $86,600 to Proficient 8 $124,724 FTE Gross per annum, plus 3 POL Points ($9,768 per annum FTE) and 12.75% super
Closing Date for Applications:  12.00pm, Friday 17th April 2026 (unless filled prior)

Please note that applications for this role may be reviewed and interviews conducted as received. This position may be filled prior to the closing date.  We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible if you are interested in this opportunity.

MacKillop Catholic College, a master-planned Prep to Year 12 College located in the growing southern corridor of Cairns, was established in 2016 with Prep-Year 3 classes. The College has developed progressively, adding additional year levels annually, and commenced secondary education in 2020 with Year 7, and the first Year 12 cohort graduated in 2025.  Guided by the authentic discipleship of Saint Mary MacKillop of the Cross, and the Josephite tradition, our mission, to inspire hearts, minds and spirits, is grounded in the vision to provide quality 21st century education to the young people in our community.