Secondary Teachers for 2027 - Chanel College

Position: Secondary Teachers, Chanel College
Start date: January 2027
Employment Status: Full-Time
Salary: $86,600 - $147,048  (pending experience - includes Highly Accomplished (HAT) and Lead Teacher (LT) salary scale) 
Applications Close: Friday, 25 September 2026

What we are looking for:

Applications are invited from qualified and enthusiastic educators to join the teaching staff of Chanel College. These are full-time positions to commence January 2027.

We welcome applications from registered teachers who can teach in any or a combination of the following subjects. 

• Religious Education
• English
• Science
• Physics
• Chemistry
• Mathematics
• Business
• HASS
• Engineering
• Japanese
• Psychology

Applicants who possess the following are encouraged to apply:

• Relevant tertiary qualification
• 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 communities located within the diocese of Rockhampton

The role of a teacher is to provide quality education and care for secondary school students at Chanel College. The ideal candidate understands Catholic Education’s mission, can design differentiated teaching strategies, uses data to guide improvement and collaborates effectively with colleagues, parents and the community.

The teacher integrates Catholic values into the curriculum and fosters a diverse, positive learning environment while using various assessment strategies and providing feedback. Please refer to the Position Description link below for further details. 

About us

Chanel College is a contemporary and vibrant educational community in Gladstone, Central Queensland. At the heart of all that we do, is a commitment to Catholic values and the provision of a high-quality education within an environment that is supportive and caring. With an enrolment of 874 students, Chanel College offers an innovative curriculum with a comprehensive range of subject choices, catering for both academic and vocational pathways.

Our staff come from diverse backgrounds, and we value the knowledge and skills that each person brings to his/her specific role within our community, as through the sharing of our giftedness, we work together to provide a quality, Catholic education for all 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 structure for Teaching staff - $86,600 - $147,048  (pending experience - includes Highly Accomplished (HAT) and Lead Teacher (LT) salary scale) 
• 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 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, QCT Registration, Tertiary Qualifications)
• 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: Friday, 25 September 2026.

Further information 

• For a confidential conversation please contact Dr Susan Bunkum, Principal, Chanel College, Gladstone on 07 4994 8900.  
• 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 

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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