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St Rita’s College has an outstanding reputation as an inspiring, nurturing educational environment for young women.
Working at St Rita's College
Working at St Rita's College
St Rita’s College is an independent Catholic day school currently educating over 1200 students from Years 5 – 12. St Rita’s was established by the Sisters of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary in 1926. St Rita’s College promotes a culture of professionalism and collaboration by building staff capabilities and community wellbeing through continuous professional learning and pastoral support.
Read our Mission and Vision statements here
We offer a range of generous benefits to the Staff of St Rita’s College including:
- Competitive remuneration
- A variety of staff training and development opportunities
- Access to career advancement opportunities
- Access to the latest technologies and innovative resources
- An inspiring environment
- Generous 12.75% employer superannuation plus the ability to make additional employee voluntary contributions
- Access to a Salary Packaging Program
- Access to long service leave after seven years of continuous service
- Access to flexible working arrangements
- Newly renovated Pantry with dedicated baristas
- Annual first aid training
- Access to counselling services
- Semester Marking & Reporting weeks
- Access to Staff Study Assistance
More information regarding our conditions of employment are contained in the Catholic Employing Authorities Single Enterprise College Agreement – Religious Institute Schools of Queensland 2023-2026.
Our Application Process
1. Application Review
2. One-Way Video Interview (selected positions only)
3. In-person Interview at the College
4. Referee Check
5. Offer
6. Mandatory Online Training
St Rita’s College is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our students. It is a condition of employment that all teaching staff hold and provide evidence of current Queensland Teacher Registration, and non-teaching staff a Working With Children Check (Blue Card) positive Notice prior to commencement.
Staff News
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Staff Wellbeing
At St Rita’s College, we believe that the wellbeing of our staff is central to the success of our students and the strength of our community. Our Staff Wellbeing Framework is designed to ensure every colleague feels valued, supported, and empowered in their role.
Grounded in our College pillars of hospitality, compassion, spirituality, courage, justice, and hope, the framework takes a holistic approach to wellbeing - supporting staff across physical, psychological, social, occupational, financial, and spiritual dimensions.
Through initiatives such as access to professional learning, opportunities for community connection, flexible work practices where possible, and recognition of staff achievements, we foster a workplace where our people can thrive both professionally and personally.
Choosing to work at St Rita’s means joining a team that not only values excellence in teaching and learning, but also prioritises the health, happiness, and growth of every staff member.
Teacher Pathway Program
Teacher Pathway Program
The Teacher Pathway Program was implemented at St Rita's College in 2021 with the aim to enhance the capabilities, capacities and practical experience for pre-service teachers by providing opportunities to integrate theoretical knowledge with professional practice.
The program sees pre-service teachers employed as Teacher Aides one day per week for a full school year to enhance their readiness for full-time employment as teachers. The pre-service teacher meets regularly with a school-based mentor who facilitates activities that are linked to the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers.
For more information, view the video below.
Current Vacancies