Position of Leadership - Leader of Diversity

Commencement Date:  Monday, 20th April 2026

Employment Type: 2 x Part-Time, Fixed Term Leadership Positions (3-years), 18 hours each per week comprising of:

Position 1: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday

Position 2: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

These positions hold substantive permanent teaching positions within Catholic Education, Diocese of Cairns.        

Salary Range: Commensurate with experience - $86,600 to $147,048 FTE Gross per annum + 3POL Points ($9,773.05 Gross p.a)

Closing Date for Applications: 5 pm - Monday 6th April 2026

St Gerard Majella School, Woree

St Gerard Majella School is a co-educational Catholic primary school in the Cairns southern suburb of Woree. With a healthy enrolment of around 400 students from Prep to Year Six, the school has always been a highly regarded and well-sought-after Catholic primary school.

Located in the rapidly developing southern suburbs of Cairns, St Gerard Majella School is situated in a beautiful setting at the base of Red Hill. The school shares well-kept grounds with the adjacent secondary school, St Mary’s Catholic College. St Gerard Majella is surrounded by lush courtyards and a large oval for children to play on. It is the school of choice for parents who live in the southern area of Cairns.

St Gerard Majella School is an integral part of Our Lady Help of Christians Parish. The school is focused on people – children, parents and teachers working together to build a Christian community inspired by love, a concern for one another and a relationship with God.

St Gerard Majella School has at the heart of its teaching the importance of values education. Together with engaged and supportive parents, staff create a safe and supportive environment where each child has the opportunity to achieve their potential.

About the Role

Student diversity is valued, and inclusive practices are central to the ethos of Catholic education. The Leader of Diversity (LoD) role plays a key role in fostering an inclusive learning environment by working collaboratively with staff to ensure the diverse needs of all students are recognised and supported. The role contributes to the holistic growth and development of every student and supports the school's commitment to equitable learning opportunities. 

The Leaders of Diversity will work within whole-school initiatives to enhance inclusive teaching and learning practices. They support teachers in identifying and responding to diverse learning needs and contribute to improved educational outcomes through guidance, collaboration, and the development of effective support strategies and programs. 

The Leaders of Diversity are active members of the School Leadership Team and contribute to the implementation of the School's Strategic and Annual Improvement Plans. Through leadership, collaboration, and professional support, the LoD helps strengthen inclusive practices across the school. 

The Leaders of Diversity report directly to the Principal and work under their guidance and direction. The role involves close collaboration with teachers to plan, implement, and evaluate teaching strategies that address individual student needs. The LoD also liaises with parents, external specialists, and therapists to support student learning and wellbeing. The position attracts points for the successful applicants. 

Work Requirements

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

What we offer

• Competitive Salary range: per annum, pending experience 
• Annual Leave with 17.5% leave loading
• Access to salary packaging options to maximise your salary 
• Access to additional Employer Superannuation Contributions
• 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

For further information about the role, please download the Position Description  LoD 2026 Position Description

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

Catholic Education is an equal opportunity employer.

For enquiries, please phone 4280 7300 or email ksheppard@cns.catholic.edu.au