Careers
CAREERS
ACHIEVE AND EXCEL
Santa Maria College is a Catholic community committed to providing an environment where students and staff can achieve and excel. Whether a teacher or support staff, all staff have a major role to play in our mission to offer a quality Catholic education and to live out the Mercy values of Compassion, Justice, Service, Excellence and Hospitality. Teachers who join our team will have the opportunity to build on their learnings through our Professional GROWTH program.
A POSITIVE NURTURING ENVIRONMENT
We provide a positive, nurturing environment for our girls and a friendly and supportive work place for our staff. We aim to attract employees who want to be part of a community of lifelong learners striving for excellence in outcomes and practice. We employ creative people who are deep thinking, collaborative, innovative and resourceful.
All current job vacancies will be advertised below and on SEEK.
INFORMATION & ELEARNING TEACHER
Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced applicants for an Information & eLearning Teacher commencing in Term 1, 2026.
Details of this position can be viewed by clicking on this link. To apply, follow the SEEK online application process accessed via this SEEK link.
Applications close Friday 21 November 2025 at 9.00 am.
MATHEMATICS TEACHER
Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced applicants for a Mathematics Teacher commencing in Term 1, 2026.
To apply, follow the SEEK online application process accessed via this SEEK link.
Applications close Friday 14 November 2025 at 9.00 am.
COLLEGE PSYCHOLOGIST/COUNSELLOR
Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced applicants for a College Psychologist/Counsellor commencing in January 2026.
Details of this position can be viewed by clicking on this link. To apply, follow the SEEK online application process accessed via this SEEK link.
Applications close Friday 14 November 2025 at 9.00 am.
Would you be interested in joining our Talent Bank?
Want to stay informed about upcoming positions and gain insights into Santa Maria College? To join our talent pool and receive timely notifications about job openings aligning with your skills and career aspirations, simply click the button below to join today.
We hope that by joining the talent pool, you will gain an understanding of the values and culture of our college, as well as an opportunity to make valuable connections with members of the community. With this knowledge, you will be able to make more informed decisions about your career and have a better chance for success. Thank you again for showing interest in Santa Maria!
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THE BLESSING OF UNITY STILL DWELLS AMONGST US – AND OH WHAT A BLESSING – IT SHOULD MAKE ALL THINGS ELSE PASS INTO NOTHING. THIS IS THE SPIRIT OF THE ORDER INDEED – THE TRUE SPIRIT OF MERCY – FLOWING ON US.
– CATHERINE MCAULEY
