Contract Date: Monday 5 October 2026 to Friday 14 January 2028 

Employment Type: Full time, Fixed Term

Salary Range: Graduate $84,077 to Lead Teacher $142,764 FTE gross per annum plus 12.75% Super

Closing Date for Applications: 5pm, Monday 1 June 2026 

This position holds a permanent full time Teaching position within the Cairns Diocese.  

St Rita's School, South Johnstone

Just further south of Innisfail, St Rita's School in South Johnstone is a faith community, recognising Christ and seeking to live and proclaim his Gospel values. These values, combined with a comprehensive learning curriculum, will help each student  develop their individual abilities to reach their full potential and become an integrated, self-disciplined student. St Rita's endeavours to provide a secure, caring, supportive school environment to ensure each child has a sense of belonging at school. 

About the Role

As a Teacher you will:

• Plan, prepare and deliver effective learning and teaching programs
• Contribute to the development and implementation of the school objectives and school planning
• Contribute to the establishment and maintenance of a supportive school environment

Teachers are accountable to and under the direction of the school Principal or delegate.

For further information about the role, please download the Position Description  Teacher Position Description.pdf

Work Requirements

• Be registered or eligible to be register with Queensland College of Teachers
• Be fully supportive of the ethos of Catholic Education

What we offer

• ITAS Allowances
• Annual Leave with 17.5% leave loading
• Access to salary packaging options to maximise your salary 
• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution 
• Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service (portability of Long Service Leave may also be applicable)
• 14 Weeks’ paid parental leave
• Professional development and Early Career Teacher Support
• Access to Employee Assistance Program
• Fitness Passport Membership available

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.

Enquires

Peta Bryan- Principal

P: 4065 9500

E: principal.johnstone@cns.catholic.edu.au

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

To understand our commitment and initiatives to truth telling, healing and reconciliation view our Reconciliation Action Plan 

Catholic Education is an equal opportunity employer.