Current: $86,600 - $124,724 (pending experience)Are you a recent or soon to be graduate looking to start your career in education? We're currently seeking talented and enthusiastic graduate teachers to join our team! As a graduate teacher with us, you'll have the opportunity to work with experienced educators and gain valuable experience in the classroom. Apply today and take the first step towards an exciting and rewarding career in education!Each year Catholic Education in the Diocese of Rockhampton appoints a number of graduate teachers to our Catholic Kindergartens, Primary Schools and Colleges commencing at the start of each year. Our Graduate Program is 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 full-time Secondary 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)Evidence of successfully passing the Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education StudentsAppropriate qualities, knowledge and skills to provide a relevant and holistic educationEligible to work in Australia for the duration of the appointmentA desire to serve the community of Central QueenslandWe 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 (pending experience)Relocation assistanceSuperannuation contribution of 12.75% Access to salary packaging options to maximise employee benefits and salaries with RemservAccess to corporate health discounts with either Bupa or Westfund Health InsuranceAccess to Fitness Passport39 weeks of term time for a school yearAccess to free Employee Assistant Program (24-hour counselling service)Leadership development opportunitiesInduction, professional learning programs and Early Career Teacher SupportAccess to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service (portability of Long Service Leave may also be applicable)Deferred Salary SchemeModern facilities and resourcesRural and Remote incentives are available subject to location preferences which include:$1000 travel subsidy per yearSubsidised housingIsolated allowance payments and bonus paymentsFor more information on the benefits of working in our rural and remote communities including the eligible locations, please visit our website.Mandatory Requirements Relevant tertiary qualifications and the ability to obtain approved Queensland College of Teachers RegistrationAustralian work rightsHow to apply Please review our How To Apply Online GuideComplete the application below by clicking Apply NowUpload a Cover Letter (addressed Mr Michael McCusker, Diocesan Director) and Current ResumeUpload supporting documentation (ie. Prac Reports, Birth Certificate, Passports, 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 Further information To learn more about Accreditation, please view our Accreditation Information Sheet.For a confidential conversation or for further information regarding the remuneration package, please contact Employee Support Services 07 4994 8086 or Employment@rok.catholic.edu.au Applications accepted all year round. To be considered for positions commencing in 2026, please apply as soon as possible. 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.# bethedifferenceApply Now