Position: Assistant Principal – Religious Education (Primary)
Location: St Joseph’s Catholic School, Cloncurry
Salary Range: $86,600-124,725 + $9,458 Senior Leadership Allowance + Super + Allowances

Incentives:  IPRASS and ITAS Allowance 
Tenure: Full Time, 5 Year Fixed Term Contract
Commencing Date: Monday, 19 January 2026
Closing Date: Monday, 20 October 2025 unless filled prior

St Joseph’s Catholic School, Cloncurry offers a high quality curriculum and schooling experience for students from Prep to year 9. The school prides itself on a friendly and supportive environment which has a unique sense of community where parents, staff and students’ value and respect each other.

Located just 120km east of Mount Isa, Cloncurry is a community that celebrates outback life. As a Townsville Catholic Education (TCE) teacher, you will be eligible for our Incentive Payments Remote Area Staff Scheme (IPRASS). Teaching in rural and remote locations is a rewarding experience that can take you places.

About the role

St Joseph’s Catholic School is seeking an experienced and dedicated Assistant Principal – Religious Education. This position is a permanent teaching role with a Full Time, 5 Year Fixed Term appointment to the Assistant Principal – Religious Education position.

The Assistant Principal – Religious Education (APRE) provides effective professional leadership by developing and nurturing the Catholic tradition and Religious Life of the School and the coordination of Religious Education.

Please note that if the preferred candidate is currently on EPT, that when in a Senior Leadership role such as this, EPT is not available and the salary will be P8 plus the allowances. 

The purpose of the APRE is to exercise leadership and assist with the management of the school in accordance with Catholic Education policies and in consultation with other personnel as appropriate and with due reference to Catholic Education structures, processes and practices. The APRE is responsible for the supervision of those areas as delegated by the Principal and as designated in his/her duty statement which should be reviewed annually.

Key leadership qualities and capabilities

• Promotes the Catholic vision in the school’s goals, policies, programs and structures
• Baptised Catholic who demonstrates a commitment to the Catholic faith both at school and in parish
• Displays confidence, curiosity, enthusiasm and optimism
• Displays emotional intelligence in working with individuals and groups
• Builds an inclusive, trusting community and cultivates productive working relationships
• Is an effective coach, able to respond clearly and provide and receive constructive feedback.

What we offer
An attractive remuneration package including:

• Competitive salary range
• Benefits of working remotely
  • Vacation Travel Allowance
  • Living & Accommodation Allowance
  • Relocation Assistance
  • Wellbeing Allowance
  • IPRASS financial bonus for teachers who work in our more isolated schools
• Annual Leave with 17.5% leave loading
• Access to salary packaging options to maximise employee benefits and salary
• Modern facilities, equipment and resources
• 12.75% Employer Superannuation Contribution
• Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service (portability of Long Service Leave may also be applicable)
• 14 Weeks’ paid parental leave
• Deferred Salary Scheme
• Access to corporate health schemes
• Induction processes, professional learning programs and Early Career Teacher Support
• Access to Employee Assistance Program
• Leadership development opportunities
• Firm lifelong teacher networks
• Wellbeing programs and initiatives

Our Organisation

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.

How to apply

Click on the link to apply via the Careers page.