Secondary Teacher

Contract Date: Monday 18 January 2027 to Friday 3 September 2027

Employment Type: Full-time, Fixed-Term Position (Parental Leave cover)

Salary Range: Graduate $86,600 to Experienced Proficient Teacher $126,795 FTE Gross per annum PLUS 12.75% Superannuation

Closing Date for Applications: 6.00pm, Friday 31 July 2026

The College is situated in the central business district of Cairns, one block from the Cairns Esplanade.  St Monica's is the oldest school in the region, with rich heritage and Mercy traditions.  As a Catholic Secondary Day and Boarding College for young women, St Monica's is a faith community where belief in the dignity of the human person underlies our educational philosophy, structures and processes.  During the last few years, the College has undertaken a significant building project to complement its two heritage buildings.  Reinforcing our strong Mercy tradition all of the buildings are named after Sisters of Mercy.  We are the only all-female school in the Cairns region with an enrolment of over 700 students.  Year levels 7 to 12 are offered, with both day and boarding options.

The College is committed to the pursuit of academic excellence and the development of the complete individual. As a nurturing Mercy community, we are also committed to an inclusive education which values uniqueness and caters to differing needs. The College offers a variety of learning experiences which ensure students continued intellectual, creative and spiritual development. St Monica’s College consistently achieve outstanding ATAR results and university entrance an…