Position: Kindergarten Teacher/Director, St Brigid's Catholic Kindergarten, Emerald
Start date: 19 January 2026
Employment Status: Part-time continuing (20.25hpw, 5 day fortnight + release time)
Salary Range: $43.67 - $62.90 (pending experience) + Director Allowance
Applications Close: Monday, 5 January 2026
What we are looking for:
Applications are invited from suitably qualified applications for the position of Kindergarten Teacher/Director at St Brigid's Catholic Kindergarten, Emerald. This is a part-time position, for 26.6hpw (7 day fortnight), commencing from January 2026.
Applications are welcome from anyone who would support the Kindergarten's ethos and possess the following are encouraged to apply:
- Relevant tertiary qualification (or eligible to graduate)
- Appropriate qualities, knowledge and skills to provide a relevant and holistic education
- Eligible to work in Australia for the duration of the appointment
- A desire to serve the community of Emerald
We look forward to receiving your application and are sure that you will find a career with Catholic Education in the Diocese of Rockhampton very rewarding.
About us
St Brigid's Catholic Kindergarten, Emerald was established in 2013 and operates a five day fortnight with a current enrolment of 22 children.
Mandatory Requirements
- Relevant tertiary qualifications
- The ability to obtain approved Queensland College of Teachers Registration and/or relevant ACECQA approved Early Childhood Teacher Qualification
- Hold one of the following Child Protection competencies or willing to obtain:
- CHCPRT025—Identify and report children and young people at risk
- CHCPRT001—Identify and respond to children and young people at risk
- CHCPRT026—Support the rights and safety of children and young people
- CHCPRT002—Support the rights and safety of children and young people
- CHCECE057—Use collaborative practices to uphold child protection principles
- Australian work rights
Generous incentives are available to successful applicants which include:
- Competitive salary structure for Teaching staff - annual salary of $67,458 - $94,144 (pending experience)
- Recognition of Service for salary purposes (on provision of Statement of Service)
- Superannuation contribution of 12.75%
- Access to corporate health discounts with either Bupa or Westfund Health Insurance
- Access to Fitness Passport
- Access to free Employee Assistant Program (24-hour counselling service)
- Leadership development opportunities
- Isolated allowance payments and bonus payments
- Induction and professional learning programs and Early Career Teacher Support
- Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service (portability of Long Service Leave may also be applicable)
- Modern facilities and resources
How to apply
Please review our How To Apply Online Guide
- Complete the application below by clicking Apply Now
- Upload a Cover Letter (addressed Mr Michael McCusker, Diocesan Director) and Current Resume
- Upload supporting documentation (ie. Prac Reports, Academic Transcripts)
- Applicants must read, understand and accept, as an explicit term of contract, the requirements of the Statement of Principles for employment in Catholic Schools
- Upload written statement addressing the Selection Criteria
- Please refer to the Position Description when completing your application
Applications close: Monday, 5 January 2026
Further information
- For a confidential conversation please contact Tracey Novak, Early Learning and Care Manager on 07 4994 8000 or Tracey_Novak@rok.catholic.edu.au
- To learn more about Accreditation, please view our Accreditation Information Sheet.
- For a confidential conversation or for further information regarding the remuneration package, please contact Employee Support Services 07 4994 8086 or Employment@rok.catholic.edu.au
- Please note: The CEDR office will be closed from 23 December 2025 to 2 January 2026. Inquiries will be responded to after 2 January 2026 if received during this time.
- Applications during the shortlisting phase will be kept confidential.
Catholic Education is committed to best practice in student protection policies and procedures and is an equal opportunity employer. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.
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