Position: Kindergarten Teacher/Director, St Joseph's Catholic Kindergarten, Biloela
Start date: As soon as possible or as negotiated with the successful applicant
Employment Status: Full-time continuing
Salary Range: $96,369 - $134,493 (pending experience)
Applications Close: Wednesday, 17 May 2026

What we are looking for:

Applications are invited from suitably qualified applications for the position of Kindergarten Teacher/Director at St Joseph's Catholic Kindergarten, Biloela. This is a full-time continuing position, commencing as soon as possible or as negotiated with the successful applicant.

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 Biloela

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 Joseph's Catholic Kindergarten, Biloela was established in 2012 and operates a four day week (Group 1 - Monday, Tuesday; Group 2 - Thursday, Friday; Teacher/Director release - Wednesday) with a current enrolment of 35 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
• Australian work rights

Willing to Obtain

• National Child Protection and Child Safety Training via Geccko platform.

Generous incentives are available to successful applicants which include:

• Competitive salary structure for Teaching staff - $96,369 - $134,493 (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 relocation
• 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: Wednesday, 17 June 2026.

Further information

• For a confidential conversation please contact Tracey Novak, Early Learning and Care Manager on 07 •••• •000 or [email protected]
• 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 •••• •086 or [email protected]
• 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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