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Director – Workforce, Safety and Wellbeing, Townsville Catholic Education (QLD)
posted 1 day ago in Education , in Human ResourcesJob Description
- Location: Townsville, North QLD
Are you seeking a role:
- With meaning and purpose that significantly impacts on the wellbeing of young people?
- With influence over the strategic direction of your organisation?
- Leading a strong and diverse team of specialists across Wellbeing, HR and Student Protection?
About Townsville Catholic Education:
Townsville Catholic Education (TCE) supports 29 schools across North and North-West Queensland, from Ingham in the north to Proserpine in the south and west to Mount Isa. Serving urban, regional and remote communities, the system provides primary, secondary and Prep to Year 12 education grounded in Catholic tradition and guided by Gospel values.
With more than 2,400 staff, TCE partners with families to deliver high-quality, faith-based education that nurtures the spiritual, academic and personal development of every student. Through contemporary learning environments, strong pastoral care and a commitment to inclusive practice, TCE seeks to ensure each young person is known, valued and supported to achieve their potential.
Position Overview:
Reporting to the Executive Director, this position provides strategic leadership and integration across three specialist portfolios: People and Safety; Student Protection; and Student Wellbeing and Pastoral Services. Each area is led by experienced professionals, and the Director’s role is to align, enable and elevate this work to ensure cohesive, system-wide impact.
The role maintains visibility across workforce and student support functions to identify emerging risks, strengthen governance and ensure compliance with legislative and regulatory requirements.
About Townsville, QLD:
With a population of around 200,000 and a stable regional economy, Townsville provides an appealing balance of career opportunities and lifestyle. Residents enjoy access to high-quality education, leading health services, comparatively affordable housing, vibrant dining and cultural precincts, and extensive outdoor recreation.
Interested?
- If you have senior leadership experience from an allied health services profession, in child protection and safeguarding, or in HR, please visit traksearch.com to view a video and find additional information.
- To express your interest, simply send a resume from this site; from the Trak Search website; or by email to [email protected] quoting ref number TS1583-15
- Enquiries are also welcome to Lauren Minter on 0421 364 240 or John Chesher on 0417 068 220.
Closing Date: Wednesday 1st April 2026
