Assistant Principal: Administration - St Francis Xavier Catholic Primary School
Assistant Principal: Administration - St Francis Xavier Catholic Primary School
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Job Description
Position: Assistant Principal: Administration
Start date: January 2026
Employment Status: Full-Time (5 year Contract)
Salary:$149764 - $157118(pending experience) 12.75% super
Applications Close: Friday 1 August2025
What we are looking for:
Applications are invited for the position of Assistant Principal: Administration (APA) to join the leadership team at St Francis Xavier Catholic Primary School Mackay.
The position of APA acknowledges the importance of organisation of systems and the management of daily operations within Catholic schools. It is to assist with this particular aspect of the Principals leadership role that the role of APA has been created. The APA focuses on providing leadership in the overall organisation of school systems according to Diocesan policies and practices.
The successful applicant will have a deep commitment to providing quality Catholic education based on your faith participate in the life of the parish as well as have appropriate teaching experience academic qualifications and leadership qualities.
For more information please view thePosition Description.
This is a full-time position commencing from 19 January 2026.
Key leadership qualities and capabilities
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 areas delegated by the Principal in the APA duty statement and
- can lead in ways that are consistent with the message of Jesus and the Gospels
- Catholic church teachings principles and values
- Diocesan policies and directives
- The Catholic Education Diocese of Rockhampton Charter
- Catholic Education Mission and Vision Statements policies practices and strategic directions.
About us
St Francis Xavier Catholic Primary Schoolis a vibrant forward thinking Catholic community situated in West Mackay. Opened in 1935 by the Sisters of Mercy the student population has grown from 23 to 570 as a 3 stream co-educational facility. While nurturing our Catholic Faith we teach respect for the beliefs of others. We have a strong commitment to social justice in allowing our students to experience their Faith in action. Our dynamic staff embrace what it is to be teachers in the 21stCentury and our units of work resources and facilities support this. We promote a healthy active lifestyle offering many and varied sporting opportunities. Our students are immersed in the arts through Music Drama and Dance experiences and we embrace our stewardship of the earth as a Reef Guardian school. In everything we do we are guided by our mission statement to Learn Love Live the Gospel Witness our Faith and Celebrate Life.
Mandatory Requirements
- Relevant tertiary qualifications and the ability to obtain approved Queensland College of Teachers Registration
- Australian work rights
Generous incentives are available to successful applicants which include:
- Competitive salary range - $149764 - $157118(pending experience)
- Superannuation contribution of 12.75%
- Access to salary packaging options to maximise employee benefits and salaries (based on eligibility criteria with RemServ)
- Access to corporate health discounts with either Bupa or Westfund Health Insurance
- Access to Fitness Passport
- 39 weeks of term time for a school year
- Access to free Employee Assistant Program (24-hour counselling service)
- Leadership development opportunities
- Induction and professional learning programs
- Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service (portability of Long Service Leave may also be applicable)
- Deferred Salary Scheme
- Modern facilities and resources
For more information on the benefits of working in our rural and remote communities visit our website.
How to apply
Please review ourHow To Apply Online Guide
- Complete theapplication questions below
- Upload aCover Letter(addressed to the Diocesan Director Mr Michael McCusker)and Current Resume
- Upload supporting documentation (i.e. QCT Registration marriage certificate court order change of name certificateBirth CertificatePassport or Visa (if applicable)Teaching statements of service (if applicable)Statements of Competencies/Qualifications/Academic transcriptsAccreditation to Teach documentation).
- Applicants must read understand and accept as an explicit term of contract the requirements of theStatement of Principlesfor employment in Catholic Schools.
- Applicants must read Accreditation to Teach in a Catholic Schoolas well asAccreditation to Teach Religion in a Catholic Schoolpolicies.
- Upload awritten responsewith reference to the Key Characteristics as outlined in thePosition DescriptionandA Vision for Christian Leadership in the Diocese of Rockhamptonto support your response.
Applications close: Friday 1 August 2025.
Further information
- For a confidential conversation please contact Mr David Paul Assistant Director: Schools - Northern Region on.
- To learn more about Accreditation please view ourAccreditation Information Sheet.
- For a confidential conversation or for further information regarding the remuneration package please contact Employee Support Servicesor
Catholic Education is committed to best practice in student protection policies and procedures and is an equal opportunity employer. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.
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Employment Type
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