Assistant Principal: Curriculum - St Patrick's College
Assistant Principal: Curriculum - St Patrick's College
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Position: Assistant Principal: Curriculum
Start date: January 2026
Employment Status: Full-Time (5 year Contract)
Salary: $149764 - $157118(pending experience) 12.75% super
Applications Close: Monday 28July 2025
What we are looking for:
Applications are invited from suitably qualified and enthusiastic applicants for the full-time position of Assistant Principal: Curriculum to join the staff of St Patricks College Mackay commencing on 19 January 2026.
This is an exciting leadership opportunity for applicants demonstrating deep commitment to Catholic education who actively participate in the faith life of their parish and who have strong teaching experience academic qualifications and leadership qualities.
As a member of the schools leadership team the Assistant Principal: Curriculum (APC) will influence and have responsibility for long and short-term goals and directions in teaching learning and curriculum. Additionally the APC provides leadership in areas delegated by the Principal in the APC duty statement.
For more information please view the Position 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
- demonstrates a deep and sincere commitment to Catholic education
- is able to consolidate whole school approaches to curriculum planning resulting in systematic curriculum delivery
- has experience of leading school-based initiatives through designing and supporting effective professional development
- can foster a culture of inspirational teaching and learning and lead the development and implementation of school improvement initiatives
- is willing to provide leadership in areas delegated by the Principal in the APC 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 Patricks College embraces its motto of Seek and Serve Christ. St Patricks College is a co-educational Catholic College with a combined current enrolment of approximately 1500 students. It enjoys a rich history built on the traditions of the Sisters of Mercy and Christian Brothers. St Patricks College offers a unique experience for students consisting of a dual campus concept catering exclusively for Years 7 to 10 at the Mercy Campus and Years 11 to 12 at the Senior Campus. Our students are encouraged to excel in personal growth and faith development in a learning environment that offers a broad-based curriculum. Our staff work collaboratively with students and their families in an attempt to challenge students to become active learners to prepare them for success in a variety of pathways.
Mackay Queensland is located 970 kilometres north of Brisbane with a population of over 125000. Mackay is known as the sugar capital of Australia and for our beautiful beaches and close proximity to the Great Barrier Reef and the Whitsunday Islands.
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)
- Employer Superannuation Contributions of 12.75%
- Access to salary packaging options to maximise employee benefits and salaries (based on eligibility criteria with RemServ)
- 39 weeks of term time for a school year
- Access to free Employee Assistant Program (24-hour counselling service)
- Access to corporate health discounts with either Bupa or Westfund Health Insurance
- Leadership development opportunities
- Modern facilities and resources
- Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service (portability of Long Service Leave may also be applicable)
- Deferred Salary Scheme
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 readAccreditation 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 the Position DescriptionandA Vision for Christian Leadership in the Diocese of Rockhamptonto support your response.
Applications close: Monday 28July 2025.
Further information
- For a confidential conversation please contact Carmel Kriz Assistant Director: Teaching and Learning.
- To learn more about Accreditation to Teach in a Catholic School and Accreditation to Teach Religion in a Catholic School please view our Accreditation 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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