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Careers | Tamworth & Gunnedah

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At Carinya, Jesus Christ is central not only to our vision, but to the way we teach, lead, and serve. Our commitment to Christ shapes everything we do and is embedded throughout our educational practices.

We offer families and staff a unique school environment that is:

  • Christ-centred in philosophy

  • Affordable and accessible in practice

  • Equipped with excellent facilities that support both learning and community life

We know there are many opportunities for educators today, but few can compare to the distinct, purpose-driven community we’ve cultivated at Carinya.

Don’t just take our word for it, read our Staff Testimonials to hear what it’s really like to work at Carinya from the people who know it best.

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Allan Hutchison | Commenced in 1989 at Carinya

“Carinya gives you space to grow and flourish, spiritually, professionally, and personally.”

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Jenny Buchanan | Commenced in 1990 at Carinya

“There’s a beautiful sense of unity in the team, we all care about each other and what we’re doing.”

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Helen Dunlop | Commenced in 1984 at Carinya

“We’re not here just to tick boxes. We’re trying to shape students in light of eternity.”

Incentives & Criteria

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  • It is the employment policy of the Board of the Carinya Christian Education Ltd that all employees meet the following criteria:

    • be committed Christian people who are actively involved in a local Christian church;

    • be prepared to see their work as contributing to the cause of Christ in the school;

    • be willing to uphold, safeguard and promote the ethos of the school in the local community;

    • model a lifestyle that reflects Christian practice and beliefs in their everyday work and life;

    • Subscribe wholeheartedly to understanding the biblical doctrines of grace expounded in the first 20 Chapters of the Westminster Confession of Faith.

    • To ensure compliance with Commonwealth and State Regulations, all applicants must be able to provide a Working With Children Check for paid employment.

    In the pursuit of a safe learning environment, Carinya Christian School is a smoke and alcohol-free environment. Read Carinya's Information Collection Notice for Job Applicants.

  • 1. Be accredited with NESA to teach in NSW schools;

    2. Be committed to strive for the highest standards of professional competence and be prepared to pursue personal professional growth;

    3. Must embrace the following practices as fundamental to the educational process in the teaching of children at Carinya;

    • children are to be taught and valued as individuals, made in the image of God, on purpose and for a purpose;

    • the talents and abilities of each child are regarded as gracious gifts from the Lord Jesus and are to be valued equally in the classroom and in the school community;

    • children are to be intrinsically motivated and taught to find reward in using the abilities the Lord has given them: in the process and as an outcome of their learning, they are encouraged to "seek the reward in the task" and not in extrinsic prizes, reward or public recognition: "coming first" and "beating" classmates are not worthy reasons for children to learn;

    • children are expected to develop and use their abilities and do their best in whatever they do: they are encouraged to be "faithful";

    • students are taught in classrooms characterised by community and co-operation, not rivalry and competition.

Opportunities at Carinya

Careers in Tamworth

Careers in Gunnedah

Discover the New-England

  • Gunnedah is a vibrant country town with a population of approximately 10,300, situated on a sloping ridge above the Namoi and Mooki Rivers in the heart of the fertile Liverpool Plains. Warm, friendly, and surrounded by beautiful country aspects, the "Koala Capital of the World" offers much more than just our famous furry friends. Surrounded by expansive agriculture and framed by the Nandewar Ranges, the Gunnedah Shire region offers a warm welcome unique to rural Australia. Located at the junction of the Kamilaroi and Oxley Highways, it is directly linked to the state capital, Sydney, and the major regional hub of Tamworth.

    CLIMATE - Gunnedah has a humid subtropical climate with temperatures reaching 40 °C in summer and dropping below 0 °C in winter. This is due to the town's location on the boundary between the cool Northern Tablelands of the Great Dividing Range and the dry Western Plains of New South Wales, providing a unique blend of climate characteristics from both areas.

    TRAVEL - Gunnedah is approximately a 5-hour drive inland from Sydney and a 7.5-hour drive from Brisbane. The NSW TrainLink (Explorer) service connects Gunnedah daily to and from Sydney. Residents also enjoy a quick 45-minute drive to Tamworth to access the Tamworth Regional Airport, which operates several daily flights to Sydney and Brisbane via QantasLink and Link Airways.

  • A major agricultural and resource hub, Gunnedah offers a unique rural lifestyle for all ages. A lively cultural and social scene complements its country charm. Gunnedah offers excellent lifestyle amenities, including the Gunnedah Memorial Pool (featuring a 50m outdoor pool and 25m indoor heated pool), an abundance of sporting facilities, a Skate Park, an 18-hole Golf Course, and the Smithurst Cultural Precinct. For water sports enthusiasts, Lake Keepit is an easy 30-minute drive away.

    Gunnedah is the perfect base for exploring the region, with day trips to Mount Kaputar, the Warrumbungles, and Coolah Tops National Parks being a must. The town also features the Heritage Sculptures at Pensioners Hill and several important memorials and museums.

    As a hub for one of NSW's richest agricultural areas, Gunnedah has a robust shopping and service sector that caters to the local community and visitors alike, featuring a complementary blend of national retailers and boutique, locally-owned businesses. At the core of the shire are its surrounding villages, where residents enjoy a quieter pace, essential services at corner stores, and socialising at the local "watering hole."

  • REAL ESTATE - Gunnedah remains a highly attractive option for professionals looking to escape city mortgages. As of 2026, the median house price in Gunnedah has grown to approximately $465,000, representing a significant value proposition compared to metropolitan areas. The rental market is active, with the average house renting for approximately $480 to $520 per week.

    View current Property Market Data.

    HEALTH - The Mackellar Rural Health Centre, located within the Gunnedah District Health Service, is a state-of-the-art facility and a premier health hub for the North West. This one-stop facility offers general practice, allied health, and pathology. The Gunnedah District Hospital is a 48-bed acute facility within the Hunter New England Local Health District, providing general medicine, maternity, day-surgery, and community health services.

    EDUCATION - Gunnedah is well-serviced with educational infrastructure, including two preschools, a special needs school, four primary schools, and two secondary schools, including Carinya Christian School. Additionally, four of the surrounding shire villages each host their own primary school, ensuring high-quality education is accessible across the region.

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  • Tamworth is a beautiful, vibrant and prosperous regional city, covering 184 square kilometres. Tamworth is the "capital city" of the New England North West region of NSW, serving around 182,000 people.

    The entire Tamworth Region covers 9,653.25 square kilometres, with a population forecast of over 68,000 in 2026. From the Nandewar Range north of Barraba, to the head of the Peel River and the Great Dividing Range, the Tamworth Region is one of the most progressive and exciting places in inland Australia. The region is about three times the size of the Sydney basin or the same area as Lake Eyre.

    CLIMATE - Tamworth has a warm climate with hot summers and mild winters. Temperatures exceed 35 °C (95 °F) on around 20–25 days a year.

    TRAVEL - Tamworth is located approximately 500km north of Sydney and 600km south of Brisbane. Tamworth Regional Airport offers regular passenger flights on several major airlines, including QantasLink and Link Airways, to Sydney and Brisbane. The city is well serviced by a rail network and public and community transport options.

  • Tamworth Region combines country living with city style, history, sport and culture. In addition to world-class country music, Tamworth is a dynamic and progressive city boasting lifestyle, education and employment opportunities the envy of its city counterparts. Add to this its natural beauty and an enviable wining, dining and cafe culture and it’s easy to see why so many people are making the move.

    Tamworth is the Australian Country Music Capital and home to the largest Country Music Festival in the Southern Hemisphere. Don't be fooled though, there's much more to the city!

    The city also has an extensive repertoire of attractions from natural wonders to its cultural and artistic offerings, as well as top restaurants showcasing regional produce and wine.

    Boasting a vibrant and growing retail sector ranging from major shopping centres and main street shop fronts to exclusive boutique outlets, Tamworth caters for all shopping needs. Tamworth’s growing population is also driving new shopping opportunities and attracting national retailers to the city.

  • REAL ESTATE - Tamworth enjoys a wide and very affordable range of housing options. With a current median house price of approximately $702,000, you’ll spend considerably less and pay much more off your home than by renting or buying in Sydney, where the median house price is now forecast to reach $1.67 million by the end of 2026.

    View current Property Market Data.

    HEALTH - Tamworth is the major medical health centre for the New England North West. The Tamworth Rural Referral Hospital, part of the Hunter New England Local Health District, offers 282 beds and remains the largest health facility in NSW outside the Sydney, Wollongong, Newcastle metropolitan area. Tamworth Hospital is a major trauma referral centre.

    EDUCATION - Tamworth provides a range of quality, contemporary educational options for parents of children and young people. The choices begin at the pre-school level and cater to babies through school-age children in modern, well-equipped centres. Tertiary education is provided through TAFE NSW, University of New England, and Tamworth Community College, with direct links to the University of Newcastle through the Department of Rural Health.

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