Position: Principal
Location: St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School, Clermont (current enrolment approx. 166 students)
TEC Range: $187,482 – $205,107 including 12.75% superannuation
Tenure: Full Time
Commencing: 19 January 2026
Closing Date: Monday, 25 August 2025 5:00pm

This is an exciting leadership opportunity to lead the school community of St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School, Clermont commencing January 2026.

St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School, Clermont is part of a system of kindergartens, primary schools and colleges operated by Catholic Education in the Diocese of Rockhampton (CEDR) in rural and regional centres from Mackay, south to Bundaberg, and west to Longreach.

In your role as Principal, you will be supported by the staff of the Catholic Education Office in the areas of Teaching and Learning, Catholic Identity, First Nations Education, ICT, Finance, Strategy, Business Development, Human Resources and Student Protection.

As Principal at St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School, Clermont, you will report to the Diocesan Director Catholic Education in the Diocese of Rockhampton through the Assistant Director: Schools (Rockhampton Region).

St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School is in the rural locality of Clermont, 380km west of Rockhampton and is a welcoming country town, rich in history with a strong sense of community. St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School was established in 1900 by the Sisters of St Joseph to serve the township and surrounding properties of Clermont and caters for its current enrolment of approximately 166 students from Prep to Year 6.

The school motto, ‘Faith in Christ, Our Teacher’ is supported by a community of faith, consisting of dedicated staff, students, families and St Mary’s parish community. St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School focuses on providing a child-centred academic education of the highest standard.

The school enhances a safe learning environment guided by Christian values, promoting growth and development for the individual to be the best possible versions of themselves in every way, and to ensure that all who attend St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School, Clermont experience success. Students are provided extracurricular opportunities through community service, sporting and cultural activities.

About the role

As Principal, you will lead a team of teachers and staff dedicated to ensuring students are provided with the very best opportunities to achieve their individual potential in a positive, safe and supportive environment.

The Principal is the leading educator within the school, inspiring students, staff and members of the community to continuously enhance learning and personal growth while seeking to help others deepen their knowledge and experience of the Catholic faith and their encounter with a loving God.

Key leadership qualities and capabilities

• Promotes the Catholic vision in the school’s goals, policies, programs and structures
• 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 provide and receive constructive feedback.

We are seeking to appoint a leader who

• is a practising Catholic with a sound understanding of, and commitment to, Catholic education
• has experience of successful leadership in Catholic education
• 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 the school 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
• Superannuation of 12.75%
• Subsidised accommodation
• Relocation
• Additional travel days
• ITAS Allowance
• IPRASS Payment
• Professional Renewal 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
• Australian work rights

How to apply

Please complete the application via our website: https://applynow.net.au/jobs/CER1421

Further information

• For a confidential conversation please contact Mr Michael McCusker (Diocesan Director 07 4994 8000).
• Applicants should note that as part of the hiring process a criminal history check and a bankruptcy check will be completed.
• 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: Monday, 25 August 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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