Position: Head of Religion

Start date: January 2027

Employment Status: Full-Time (in conjunction with a permanent Teaching Role)

Salary: $102,874 to $140,998 ($140,998 salary applies for teachers with a minimum of 5 years FTE service)

Applications Close: Monday, 10 August 2026

What we are looking for:

Marist College welcomes applications from qualified and enthusiastic educators for the position of Head of Religion, commencing from January 2027.

We seek a passionate leader who will strive for excellence in teaching, administration, professional conduct, relationships with parents and the wider school community and a genuine interest for young people and their learning.

Successful applicants will be able to demonstrate:

• A commitment to the ethos of Catholic Education
• An ability to develop and lead quality teaching and learning practices in the subject area listed above
• A willingness to proactively engage with professional development opportunities to enhance quality pedagogy and student outcomes
• An ability to work in collaboration with the Leadership Team and other staff members to contribute to the future planned growth, development and extra-curricular life of the College

About us

Marist College, Emerald is a catholic co-educational secondary college situated in the Central Highlands, three hours west of Rockhampton. The College draws students from Emerald as well as surrounding rural areas including Gindie, Springsure, the Gemfields, Clermont, Blackwater, Tieri and many rural properties and currently caters for years with an enrolment of 700 students.

Mandatory Requirements 

• Relevant tertiary qualifications and the ability to obtain approved Queensland College of Teachers Registration
• Australian work rights

Generous incentives are available to successful applicants which include:

• Competitive salary – Middle Leader Tier 2c ($102,874 to $140,998 ($140,998 salary applies for teachers with a minimum of 5 years FTE service))
• Recognition of Service for salary purposes (on provision of Statement of Service)
• Superannuation contribution of 12.75%
• Access to salary packaging options to maximise employee benefits and salaries (based on eligibility criteria with RemServ)
• Access to corporate health discounts with either Bupa or Westfund Health Insurance
• Access to Fitness Passport
• 39 weeks of term time for a school year
• Access to free Employee Assistant Program (24-hour counselling service)
• Leadership development opportunities
• Induction and professional learning programs
• Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service (portability of Long Service Leave may also be applicable)
• Deferred Salary Scheme
• Modern facilities and resources

How to apply 

Please review our How To Apply Online Guide

• Complete the application via our website: https://applynow.net.au/jobs/CER1480

Please note that current employees of Catholic Education in the Diocese of Rockhampton can apply by sending a Cover Letter and copy of their Current CV (including 3 referees) to [email protected].   

Applications close: Monday, 10 August 2026.

Further information 

• For a confidential conversation please contact Mr Mark Green, Principal, Marist College, Emerald on 07 4994 9100.
• 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 [email protected]

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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