Primary Position of Leadership ~ Leader of Diversity

Commencement Date: 17 January 2026 

Employment Type: Full Time, Fixed Term Leadership Position (3 years) 
This position holds a substantive permanent teaching position.

Salary Range:Commensurate with experience - Graduate $86,600 to Lead Teacher $147,048  FTE Gross per annum + 2 POL Points ($6,512 per annum FTE) and 12.75% super

Closing Date for Applications: 5:00pm, Monday 3 November 2025

St Joseph's School Atherton

St Joseph’s School is an integral part of the Cairns Diocese and the Atherton Catholic Parish. Located approximately one and a quarter hour’s drive from Cairns, Atherton sits within the heart of the naturally beautiful and agriculturally rich Atherton Tablelands. St Joseph’s School is committed to providing its students with a well-balanced and relevant education delivering pedagogy based on latest research and best practice. St Joseph’s School operates dual stream having experienced growth over the last few years. The school’s current enrolment stands at 268 students, and 36 staff.  St Joseph’s is a welcoming community where parents/carers are encouraged to become actively involved in various dimensions of school life.

About the Role

For further information about the role and responsibilities, please see the Position Description  Primary Position of Leadership - Diversity PosD SJA.pdf

Work Requirements

• A strong demonstrated commitment to the values, vision and ethos of Catholic Education
• Professional qualifications in Education
• Demonstrated ability in Learning and Teaching
• Demonstrated skills in interpersonal relationships
• High level of written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated commitment to the wellbeing of members of the school community
• Skills for building community including facilitation, delegation and consultation
• Registered or eligible to register with Queensland College of Teachers
• Experience working with students who have diverse learning needs and those requiring learning support in a school setting.
• Capacity to understand and implement Duty of Care and Workplace Health and Safety requirements.
• Current driver’s licence;
• Promote child safety at all times

What we offer

• Competitive Salary range: per annum pending experience 
• ITAS and IPRASS 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

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

Enquires

Michael Aitken, Acting Principal
P:  07 4095 9000
E:  principal.atherton@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.