Position: Assistant Principal Identity and Wellbeing (7-12)
Location: Ryan Catholic College
Salary Range: $149,764 – $157,120 per annum pending experience
Tenure: Full Time, 5 Year Fixed Term Contract
Commencing Date: 12 January 2026
Closing Date: Monday, 13 October 2025 

Ryan Catholic College, Kirwan was established in 1979 and has as its foundational story the well-known “Journey to Emmaus” from the Gospel of Luke. The theme of “journey” is one that is embraced by the college and is a fine metaphor for portraying the growth that all people experience in developing their spirituality, intellect, physical and social capabilities and wisdom.
The college has an enviable reputation for providing an education which results in graduates who are well rounded young people. Academic excellence is sought and achieved, yet there is a broad education provided so that all who seek our values find a suitable pathway to attaining their goals.

About the role

Ryan Catholic College, Kirwan is seeking an experienced and dedicated Assistant Principal Identity and Wellbeing (APIW) 7-12 to join the College Leadership Team. This role is a full time, 5 year fixed term contract commencing 12 January 2026.

The position of APIW provides for the effective professional leadership and coordination of the religious education curriculum, religious life of the school and wellbeing programs and activities for years 7-12.

Leadership Success for those in positions of Senior Leadership in Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Townsville

Catholic School Leadership is to be undertaken in a spirit of Christ-centred values and ethics. Christian leadership embodies a presence that is communal, transformational and serving. The six dimensions of leadership are bound by this context.

Faith and Mission Leadership – context of the community of the people of God.

Townsville Catholic Education has standards of conduct for workers to maintain a safe and healthy environment for children. Our commitment to these standards requires that we conduct working with children checks and background referencing for all persons who will engage in direct and regular involvement with children and young people and/or adults-at-risk. The organisation is fully committed to child safety and has a zero tolerance to abuse of children or adults-at-risk.

Key Accountabilities

Specific responsibilities of the role holder will include:

People Leadership

• Setting Clear Expectations: Communicate the College’s goals, objectives, and performance expectations clearly to each staff member.
• Decision-Making: Make well-informed and timely decisions that align with the college’s goals and objectives. Involve staff members in the decision-making process when appropriate to encourage collective ownership and buy-in.
• Leading by Example: Demonstrate the values, ethics, and behaviours expected from staff members. Be a role model in terms of work ethic, integrity, and professionalism.
• Change Management: Help staff to navigate through organisational changes effectively, providing reassurance, support, and direction during periods of transition.
• Empowering and Delegating: Delegate tasks and responsibilities to staff members based on their strengths and capabilities. Empower them to take ownership of their work and make decisions within their scope.
• Building and Maintaining a Positive Culture: Foster a positive work environment that promotes collaboration, trust, respect, and open communication. Encourage diversity and inclusion, ensuring everyone feels valued and respected.
• Motivating and Inspiring: Encourage and inspire staff members to achieve their best performance. Recognise and reward their efforts, boosting morale and job satisfaction.
• Recognition and Celebration: Acknowledge and celebrate individual and team accomplishments.
• Coaching and Development: Provide ongoing coaching and feedback to help staff members enhance their skills and develop professionally.
• Effective Communication: Be a concise and considerate communicator; ensuring information flows effectively between staff members and leadership. Keep staff informed about organisational changes, goals, and strategies.
• Conflict Resolution: Address conflicts within the team promptly and objectively, mediating disputes and work towards finding resolutions that foster a harmonious working environment.
• Integrated Service Delivery: Recognise and play a primary role in connecting and integrating service delivery across multi-dimensional functional teams across the college.

Pastoral Leadership

• Expert Advice: Provide expert advice and guidance on aspects of care and student wellbeing programs, interventions, and resources.
• Professional Relationships and Networks: Develop and maintain professional relationships with the TCE Teams, allied professionals, relevant community support agencies, and other networks to optimise and leverage services and resources available for students.
• Coaching and Development: Offer professional development and coaching support to college staff and wellbeing team members to continually enhance team effectiveness, services, performance, and capability.
• Building and Maintaining Student Wellbeing Care: Monitor, review, and evaluate the implementation and effectiveness of the college’s approach to student wellbeing.
• Identify opportunities for improvement and impact.
•  Collaborate with peers and other stakeholders to develop a range of wellbeing and student interventions and programs to address significant student wellbeing concerns and issues.

Catholic Identity Leadership

• Catholic Identity Leadership: Promote and embed Catholic identity through the integration of culture, Gospel values, evangelisation, faith education, liturgy, and prayer within the school community.
• Faith-Centred Climate: Foster a school environment that nurtures spiritual growth, sacramental participation, and faith engagement among staff and students.
• Liturgical Leadership: Collaborate with staff and community members to design and deliver meaningful liturgical experiences aligned with diocesan initiatives.
• Catholic Ethos Commitment: Demonstrate and model a strong commitment to the Catholic ethos through active pastoral engagement and participation in the life of the Church and school.
• Ecumenical and Social Justice Advocacy: Promote ecumenical activities and interfaith understanding, supporting social justice initiatives consistent with Catholic Social Teaching.
• Chaplaincy Oversight: Provide direct line management and support for the College Chaplain, ensuring alignment with the college’s faith goals and pastoral priorities.

Educational and Pedagogical Leadership

• Religious Education Curriculum Leadership: Support the strategic development, implementation, and continuous review of the Religious Education curriculum in line with diocesan and state standards.
• Teacher Support and Capacity Building: Support targeted and professional development to teachers to enhance the inclusion of Catholic perspectives and effective pedagogy in Religious Education.
• Professional Learning Facilitation: Maintain and disseminate current knowledge of theology, spirituality, and pedagogy professional development opportunities to enhance staff formation.
• Feedback and Formative Support: Provide timely and constructive feedback to students and staff to improve Religious Education learning and faith formation outcomes.
• Retreat Design and Coordination: Lead the planning and delivery of school retreats in partnership with pastoral leaders to foster spiritual growth and student engagement.

Mandatory Criteria

• Ability to perform the physical requirements of the role in a safe manner
• Appropriate Tertiary qualification with registration or eligibility for registration with Queensland College of Teachers
• A minimum of 8 semester units of post graduate study in Religious Education, Scripture, Theology, Catholic Ethos and/or currently undertaking, with a commitment to completion
• Full accreditation to teach in a Catholic School and accreditation to teach Religious Education in a Catholic school
• Is committed to the Catholic faith, an active member of a Catholic Eucharistic community and is free from any impediment to full acceptance by the church and the school community
• Current Driver’s Licence
• Ability to travel from time to time within the Catholic Diocese of Townsville.

What we offer
An attractive remuneration package including:

• Competitive salary range
• Annual Leave at 17.5% leave loading
• Salary packaging options
• Modern facilities, equipment and resources
• Superannuation up to 12.75% employer contribution
• Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service
• Up to 14 Weeks’ paid parental leave
• Deferred Salary Scheme
• Corporate health insurance
• Induction, professional development and learning opportunities
• Wellbeing programs and initiatives

How to apply

Click on the link to apply via the Careers page.