Working at our College

Ignatius Park College is an all-boys Independent Catholic secondary school located in Townsville, North Queensland catering for approximately 950 boys from Years 7-12.  The College is a member of the Edmund Rice Education Australia (EREA) network of 55 schools across Australia.  Ignatius Park College has a tradition of academic, cultural, sporting, spiritual and personal excellence by providing the highest standards of staff, facilities and opportunities for students in a caring Christian environment.                     

Our Mission Statement

In partnership with families and the wider community, we strive to promote learning that encourages excellence within an inclusive curriculum framework based on Gospel values and inspired by the charism of Edmund Rice.

Our Vision Statement

We aim to contribute to create respectful young men who are inspired, life-long learners and active participants in their community.

Our Touchstones

 Working at our College

In order to help our staff be leaders in their field, Ignatius Park College offers a comprehensive range of staff development programs and staff benefits for eligible employees:

• Competitive salary structure
• 12.75% Superannuation
• Annual Leave with 17.5% leave loading
• Access to salary packaging options to maximise employee benefits and salary 
• Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service (portability of Leave)
• 14 weeks paid parental leave
• 10 days paid spousal leave
• Discounted IPC school fees
• Wellbeing projects and recognition of loyalty and service
• Access to staff health initiatives including pool and gym access
• Staff Social Club
• Travel opportunities through our sporting tours and immersions
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Borrowing rights and newspaper access through our well-equipped College Resource Centre
• Leadership development opportunities
• Involvement in co-curricular activities
• Faith Formation