Commencement Date: Term 1 2026 

Employment Type: Term Time, Permanent

Salary Range: $39.44 to $41.36 gross per hour PLUS 12.75% Super

Closing Date for Applications: 12pm, Monday 26 January 2026

Newman Catholic College

Newman Catholic College, co-located on James Cook University site, Smithfield, is Cairns Catholic Education’s newest college, joining a system of 29 other catholic schools and colleges. Opened in 2022, with approximately 140 Year 7 students and growing a year level each year until Year 12 is reached in 2027, its location on and interaction with the University presents endless opportunities to meet the diverse learning needs of our students. Newman Catholic College works collaboratively with James Cook University so that learning and teaching is enhanced at all year levels.

About the Role

The role of the VET Trainer - Hospitality & College Catering is to support the mission of the school and work with the VET Coordinator to deliver a range of hospitality courses to students choosing to study a vocational pathway. The successful person will be a qualified chef with a TAE40110, TAE40116 or TAE40122 (Certificate IV in Training and Assessment) or willingness to obtain this certificate. The successful person will also support the College with catering needs and may be required on occasions to work additional hours.

For further information about the role, please download the Position Description  NCC - VET Trainer - Hospitality and College Catering.pdf

Work Requirements

• Hold a Working with Children Blue Card
• Be fully supportive of the ethos of Catholic Education

What we offer

• Annual Leave with 17.5% leave loading
• Access to salary packaging options to maximise your salary 
• 12.75% Employer Superannuation Contributions
• Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service
• 14 Weeks’ paid parental leave 
• Access to Employee Assistance Program

Intending applicants must be fully committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation.

Catholic Education is an equal opportunity employer.

To Apply: 

Select 'Apply Now' to submit your application.

For current employees, apply via the 'Employee Login' tab on the homepage of the Careers website.

Please note applications will only be accepted via the Careers website.

Enquiries: 

Lauretta Graham - Principal
P: 4047 6000
E: principal.newman@cns.catholic.edu.au

Intending applicants must be fully committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation.

Catholic Education is an equal opportunity employer.

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