The College is committed to employing teaching and non-teaching staff who support the College’s vision and mission. The College maintains a register of applications and welcomes expressions of interest from suitably qualified and experienced people throughout the year.

All applications should be addressed to:

Michael Barton
Principal
Djarragun College

Salary Benefits at Djarragun College

Djarragun College has registered an Enterprise Agreement with the FairWork Commission for the period 1 January 2019 to 31 December 2021

Djarragun College Enterprise Agreement 2019

Salary levels for the period are to be found on:

·         Teachers – page 37

·         General Staff (excl Boarding) – page 64

·         Boarding Staff – page 73

Salary Packaging

Djarragun College Limited is registered as a Public Benevolent Institution (PBI) with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC) is endorsed by the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) to receive tax concession including FBT Exemption under section 57A of the FBTAA 1986.

Click here to view Djarragun College on the Australian Business Register.

Click here to view Djarragun College on the ACNC register.

As a PBI, Djarragun College is able to provide certain fringe benefits to staff, subject to a capping thresholds, and receive a fringe benefit tax exemption.  What this means is that we can provide fringe benefits to an employee and not pay the fringe benefits tax that a non-PBI employer would be required to pay.

The capping threshold for the year ended 31 March 2020 is a grossed-up value of $30,000. The gross up rate for the year ended 31 March 2020 is 1.8868 meaning the maximum taxable value exempt from fringe benefits and the maximum amount you can salary sacrifice each year is $15,899.93 ($30,000 / 1.8868).  Djarragun College offers the following salary packing options:

·         Mortgage or personal loan repayments

·         Rent payments under a formal lease agreement

·         Everyday Purchase Card for expenses. (Currently provided by PBI Solutions in partnership with Westpac).

There is also a separate cap for salary packaged entertainment benefits which for the year ended 31 March 2020 is a grossed-up value of $5,000.  The maximum taxable value exempt from fringe benefits and the maximum amount you can salary sacrifice under this separate cap each year is $2,649.98 ($5,000 / 1.8868). Djarragun College offers the following salary packing options:

·         Meal and Accommodation Card. (Currently provided by PBI Solutions in partnership with Westpac).

Click here for current FBT threshold caps and gross up rates on the ATO website.

Below is an example of how salary packing works.

Current positions

The College is calling for passionate and caring educators with an active interest in shaping the lives of First Nations people by removing the barriers to education.

Learning Enhancement Teacher

Full time permanent

Commencing  Term 4 2020 or Term 1 2021

We are seeking an experienced, enthusiastic and talented Learning Enhancement Teacher to work in partnership with students, classroom teachers, parents, Learning Enhancement Coordinator, Senior staff, health professionals, outside agencies and the Leadership Team, to identify a collaborative approach to implement support for students with additional learning needs.

Qualifications and experience:

  • Current full registration, or current provisional registration with eligibility for full registration, as a teacher in Queensland is mandatory.
  • Undergraduate or post graduate studies in special education, inclusive education or similar.

Closing Date for Applications: 4.00pm Friday 23 October 2020

Position Description / Position Advertisement and Application Portal – Seek

Expressions of Interest

Primary Teachers

Full time permanent

Commencing  Term 1 2021

We are seeking expressions of interest from suitably qualified, experienced and passionate Primary classroom teachers with a proven record of outstanding teaching and learning.

Qualifications and experience:

  • Current full registration, or current provisional registration with eligibility for full registration, as a teacher in Queensland is mandatory.

Closing Date for Applications: 4.00pm Friday 23 October 2020.

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Expressions of Interest

Secondary Teachers

Full time permanent

Commencing  Term 1 2021

We are seeking expressions of interest from suitably qualified, experienced and passionate Secondary classroom teachers with a proven record of outstanding teaching and learning.

Qualifications and experience:

  • Current full registration, or current provisional registration with eligibility for full registration, as a teacher in Queensland is mandatory.

Closing Date for Applications: 4.00pm Friday 23 October 2020.

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Expressions of Interest

Music Teacher Years P-12

Full time permanent

Commencing  Term 1 2021

We are seeking expressions of interest from suitably qualified, experienced and passionate Music Teachers for students in years P-12 with a proven record of outstanding teaching and learning.

Qualifications and experience:

  • Current full registration, or current provisional registration with eligibility for full registration, as a teacher in Queensland is mandatory.

Closing Date for Applications: 4.00pm Friday 23 October 2020.

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Expressions of Interest

Faculty Coordinator Students

Full time permanent

Commencing  Term 1 2021

The Faculty Coordinator Students is a middle leadership role and reports primarily through the Deputy Principal to the Principal for all matters related to the development of student culture in the relevant sub-school. The Students Coordinator is responsible for the overall pastoral care and well-being of students across the school. This includes monitoring of behaviour, general academic performance, personal development programmes and establishing a positive culture across the College.

Applicants must have the following:
• Current Queensland Teachers Registration is mandatory
• Tertiary qualifications in a related field of education, preferably with post graduate study in educational leadership, management or administration.
• Experience in developing the capacity of teachers and in supporting teachers to evaluate the effectiveness of their teaching to enhance student learning using inclusive behaviour management techniques.
• Experience working with complex and challenging behaviours by designing, developing and implementing interventions
• Experience in working with First Nations peoples, including a commitment for cultural respect of their traditions, knowledge and ways of learning

Closing Date for Applications: 4.00pm Friday 23 October 2020.

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Expressions of Interest

Teacher Aides

Part time permanent

Commencing  Term 1 2021

We are seeking expressions of interest from suitably experienced teacher aides.

Teacher Aides are a crucial member of the College instructional staff and are responsible for supporting students in their learning. In this role you will also support teaching staff in the development of resources to support student learning.

The successful applicant must have a current Blue Card before commencing in this role.

Closing Date for Applications: 4.00pm Friday 23 October 2020.

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Expressions of Interest

VET Tutors

Full time permanent

Commencing  Term 1 2021

We are seeking expressions of interest from suitably qualified and experienced VET Tutors to provide practical lessons to our students in one or more of the following areas:

• CUA20415 Certificate II in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultural Arts
• 10192NAT Certificate II in Performing Arts
• CUA20615 Certificate II in Music Industry
• CUA20113 Certificate II in Dance.
• HLT20113 – Certificate II in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care
• CPC10111 Certificate I in Construction
• MEM20413 Certificate II in Engineering Pathways
• FSK20113 Certificate II in Skills for Work and Vocational Pathways
• SIT20316 Certificate II in Hospitality
• SIS20115 Certificate II in Sport and Recreation
• SHB20216 Certificate II in Salon Assistant
• AHC20416 Certificate II in Horticulture
• MSF20516 – Certificate II in Furniture Making Pathways
• AUR20716 Certificate II Automotive Vocational Preparation
• HLT23215 Certificate II in Health Support Services
• CHC22015 Certificate II in Community Services
• CHC30113 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care

Applicants must have the following:
• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40116) or Diploma in Training and Assessment or the willingness to upgrade qualification to this level.
• TAELLN411 Address Adult Language, Literacy and Numeracy Skills, and TAEASS502 – Design and develop assessment tools, while holding a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment TAE40110
• Relevant vocational qualification/s at the level equivalent to or higher than the level to be delivered.
• Demonstrated experience working with young indigenous people with broad based needs and challenging behaviours.

The successful applicant must have a current Blue Card before commencing in this role.

Closing Date for Applications: 4.00pm Friday 23 October 2020.

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Commercial Cook

Part Time Fixed Term 30 hours per week

Commencing October 2020 to 4 December 2020

We are seeking a passionate, motivated experienced Commercial Cook or qualified Chef to join our committed catering team.

Reporting to the Chef Manager, you will be responsible for contributing to the operation of the College dining facility and the preparation and quality of meals for the dinner shift for our boarding students and staff.

The successful applicant must have a current Blue Card before commencing in this role. Alternatively, you must provide proof that a blue card has been approved by blue card services.

Closing Date for Applications: 4.00pm Monday 5 October 2020

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Grounds/Maintenance Officer

Full time permanent

Commencing October 2020

We are seeking a passionate, motivated, trade qualified and experienced Grounds/Maintenance person to join our committed Facilities team.

Reporting to the Facilities Manager, you will be responsible for conducting grounds and maintenance tasks across the College facilities. The successful applicant will undertake tasks including the upkeep of gardens, blowing of pathways and surrounds, clearing rubbish and litter from school grounds, operation and maintenance of some equipment including vehicles, tractor and mower, assisting with building projects and setting up College events.

  • A trade qualification in the Building industry and demonstrated knowledge skills and experience relevant to the duties to be performed.

The successful applicant must have a current Blue Card before commencing in this role. Alternatively, you must provide proof that a blue card has been approved by blue card services.

Closing Date for Applications: 4.00pm Friday 30 October 2020

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Administration Assistant

Full time permanent

Commencing October 2020

The College is seeking a bright, enthusiastic person, suitably experienced with an eye for detail to provide administrative assistance to the Business Development and Strategy team, specifically the Attendance, Data and Enrolment team members.

What we are looking for a person with the following;

  • A relevant qualification and/or suitable demonstrated administration experience in an education environment or similar
  • Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Office and data management skills
  • An understanding of Abstudy and Centrepay processes is highly advantageous.

The successful applicant must have a current Blue Card before commencing in this role. 

Closing Date for Applications: 4.00pm Monday 4 November 2020.

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Expressions of Interest

Casual Relief Teachers

Commencing August 2020

We are seeking a suitably qualified and experienced Casual Relief Teachers to join our Casual Teaching pool.

Attractive casual teaching rates apply.

There is no closing date for applications.

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