Job No: TCE5205

Commencement Date: Full Time, Fixed Term

Location: St Colman’s Catholic School, Home Hill   

Salary Range: $86,600 to $124,725 per annum pending experience + $9,458 Senior Leadership Allowance

Incentives:  ITAS Allowance  

Join the leadership team at St Colman’s Catholic School as an Assistant Principal – Mission and Learning where your leadership, faith and vision will help shape a vibrant learning community built on care, excellence and Catholic values.
This is a Full Time, Fixed term role that commences on 11 January 2027 and concludes on 9 January 2032.  The role also includes 9 hours of Inclusive Practices teaching each week.

As a key member of the senior leadership team, the Assistant Principal Mission and Learning (APML) works collaboratively with the Principal to lead the religious life, Catholic identity, and academic mission of the school through pedagogy and learning. The APML fosters a high-performance culture focused on student outcomes, staff development, and meaningful stakeholder engagement through the implementation and evaluation of enhanced curricula and contemporary pedagogical approaches.

You’ll bring authentic faith leadership as an active member of a Catholic Eucharistic community, together with full accreditation to teach Religious Education and registration with the Queensland College of Teachers.

The Burdekin region is known for its relaxed lifestyle, strong community spirit and beautiful natural surrounds. Set between Townsville and Bowen, the area is famous for its fertile farmland, friendly locals and connection to the land and sea. From quiet country towns to coastal escapes, the Burdekin offers a welcoming sense of belonging and the freedom to enjoy life at your own pace. With tropical beaches, the Burdekin River and nearby fishing and boating spots all within easy reach, it’s a place where balance comes naturally – making it a rewarding region to live, work and build your future.

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 staff. The organisation is fully committed to child safety and has a zero tolerance to abuse of children or adults-at-risk.

Applicants should note that as part of the hiring process, a criminal history check and a bankruptcy check will be completed.

For more information, please review the full position description.

We’d love to hear from you! Please click the “Apply” button and follow the prompts.

Applications close 26 November 2026.

About us

Townsville Catholic Education provides a supportive, flexible working environment where care for the individual is an important part of our ethos.  We employ motivated people who want to work together to produce excellent outcomes for our students. Our staff are recognised as being central to achieving our mission.

We value your hard work and dedication, and we’re proud to offer a range of benefits designed to support you both professionally and personally:

• Competitive Salary
• Annual Leave at 17.5% leave loading
• 12.75% Superannuation employer contribution
• Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service
• Salary packaging options
• Up to 14 Weeks paid parental leave available to the primary carer, regardless of gender
• Deferred Salary Scheme…and a range of other great benefits!

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