Position:           Assistant Director: Schools (Western Region)

Location:           Rockhampton
TEC Range:       $245,600 – $272,900
Tenure:               Full Time
Commencing:    January 2026
Closing Date:     Friday, 23 May 2025, 5:00pm

An exciting opportunity exists to join the Leadership Team of the Catholic Education Office as Assistant Director: Schools (Western Region) commencing January 2026.

Catholic Education, Diocese of Rockhampton provides high-quality Catholic education that nurtures the spiritual, academic and personal growth of our students. We are committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive community that upholds the values of faith, integrity and excellence.

Catholic Education – Diocese of Rockhampton, is a large, dynamic and growing organisation with a current enrolment of approximately 18,220 students and a staff of approximately 3,899 in 10 Kindergartens, 19 Outside School Hours Care Services, 31 Catholic Primary Schools and 8 Catholic Secondary Colleges. Catholic Education in the Diocese of Rockhampton serves communities from Bundaberg in the south to Mackay in the north and west to Longreach.

Catholic schools have played a significant role in the education of young Australians in Central Queensland for over 160 years. Catholic schooling within the Western Region began with the establishment of St Joseph’s Convent School in Barcaldine (now St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School) in 1896. In 1900, the Josephites opened St Joseph’s Convent School in Clermont, while the Presentation sisters arrived in Longreach the same year, initiating a Convent School. A second Presentation sisters primary school was established in Emerald in 1902 (now St Patrick’s Catholic Primary School). St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School Blackall was founded by the Josephite Sisters in 1917, and a Convent School was established by the Sisters of Mercy in Springsure in 1926. Marist College in Emerald was established by the Marist Brothers in 1996 and provides secondary schooling for students from Emerald as well as the surrounding rural areas. Today, the Western Region has grown to 3 Kindergartens, 7 Primary Schools and 1 College.

Our Kindergartens, Primary Schools and Colleges are strongly supported within the Catholic Education Office by a dynamic and collaborative team in the areas of Teaching and Learning, Catholic Identity, Indigenous Education, ICT, Finance, Strategy, Business Development, Human Resources and Student Protection.

About the role

As Assistant Director: Schools (Western Region) and an integral member of the Leadership Team, you will have a deep commitment to quality Catholic education, a strong Catholic faith commitment, a record of successful teaching experience, necessary academic qualifications and demonstrated leadership experience.

The successful applicant will lead Catholic Education Kindergartens, Schools and Colleges in the Western Region as part of the Catholic Education Leadership Team.

This will involve:

• Working with the Diocesan Director, Leadership Team, Principals and School Leadership Teams to develop and implement a shared vision of Catholic Kindergartens, Schools and Colleges in the Western Region.
• Providing leadership, support and supervision of opportunities and initiatives in all Catholic Kindergartens, Schools and Colleges in the Western Region.
• Demonstrated ability to lead high performing, collaborative teams.

You will report to the Diocesan Director Catholic Education in the Diocese of Rockhampton.

Key leadership qualities and capabilities

• Demonstrates a deep understanding and commitment to the Catholic faith and the mission of Catholic education.
• Has a strong understanding of education policies, governance and structures within the context of Catholic education.
• Demonstrates strategic thinking, planning effectively and managing resources, including budgeting, staffing and facilities to achieve long-term goals.
• Effectively engages with internal and external stakeholders, including school leaders, parents, community members and government agencies.
• Builds an inclusive, trusting community and cultivates productive working relationships
• Demonstrates a strong dedication to the continuous professional growth for Kindergarten, School and College staff within the Western Region.

We are seeking to appoint a leader who

• is a practising Catholic with an excellent understanding of, and commitment to, Catholic education
• has experience of successful leadership in Catholic education at a senior level
• can foster a culture of inspirational teaching and learning and lead the development and implementation of school improvement initiatives
• has the interpersonal skills to build partnerships within Catholic Kindergartens, Schools and Colleges and with the local community
• is willing to provide leadership in the areas of the duty statement
• can lead in ways that are consistent with the message of Jesus and the Gospels and
  • Catholic Church teachings, principles and values
  • Diocesan policies and directives
  • Catholic Education – Diocese of Rockhampton Charter
  • Catholic Education Mission and Vision Statements, policies, practices and strategic directions.

What we offer – in addition to a competitive salary range, the following incentives apply

• Salary packaging options
• Full personal use of a motor vehicle
• Relocation
• Professional Renewal Leave
• Access to sabbatical leave
• Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service (portability of Long Service Leave may also be applicable)
• Access to corporate health schemes with either (Bupa or Westfund Health Insurance)
• Access to Fitness Passport
• Professional development and learning opportunities

Mandatory requirements

• Relevant tertiary qualifications
• Current Queensland College of Teachers Registration
• Current Blue Card with Blue Card Services Queensland
• Australian work rights

How to apply

Please complete an application via our website: https://applynow.net.au/jobs/CER1326

Further information

• For a confidential conversation please contact Mr Michael McCusker (Diocesan Director 07 4994 8000).
• For further information regarding the remuneration package, please contact Employee Support Services [email protected]
• Applications during the shortlisting phase will be kept confidential.

Applications close: Friday, 23 May 2025 5:00pm.

Catholic Education is committed to best practice in student protection policies and procedures and is an equal opportunity employer.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

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