Principal, Shalom College
Principal, Shalom College
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Job Description
This is an exciting leadership opportunity to lead the school community ofShalom College Bundaberg commencing January 2026.
Shalom College Bundaberg 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 Indigenous Education ICT Finance Strategy Business Development Human Resources and Student Protection.
As Principal at Shalom College Bundaberg you will report to the Diocesan Director Catholic Education in the Diocese of Rockhampton through the Assistant Director: Schools (Southern Region).
Shalom College is located in Bundaberg set among thirteen hectares of bushland on the outskirts of West Bundaberg. The school was established in 1984 after the closure of the Christian Brothers College for boys and Loyola College for girls and caters for its current enrolment of approximately 1569 students from Years 7 to 12. Shalom College also has a campus of eighty-five hectares at South Bingera twenty-three kilometres west of Bundaberg. This campus provides students with outdoor activities environmental education and a venue for camps and retreats.
Shalom College offers a diverse curriculum through a modern well-equipped school with a wide range of co-curricular activities including instrumental music choirs interschool sport retreats and camps.
Shalom College aims to provide an excellent and holistic education grounded in the mission of Jesus infused with the values of the Gospel and based on the traditions of Catherine McAuley and Edmund Rice. At the centre of Shaloms mission is the creation of right relationships which are characterised by respect dignity justice compassion and restorative practice. Shalom College aims to harness and channel the optimism of the young and their desire to make a difference in the world thereby providing renewed hope and confidence in tomorrow for all.
About the role
Key leadership qualities and capabilities
- Promotes the Catholic vision in the schools 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 ofschool 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%
- Relocation
- 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
- Pleasecomplete the applicationform below.
- Upload a current resume and supporting documentation (inclusive of three referees (your current Principal/Line Manager a professional referee and your Parish Priest)). Please note if you are applying as an internal applicant and your current principal or referees will form part of the panel please provide an alternate referee.
- Applicants must read understand and accept as an explicit term of contract the requirements of theStatement of Principlesfor employment in Catholic Schools.
- Upload acovering letter (addressed to the Diocesan Director Catholic Education Diocese of Rockhampton Mr Michael McCusker).
- In no more than 2 A4 pages address the key criteria below and provide clear evidence of your demonstrated ability to lead a school in the following key leadership areas:
- Enhancing Catholic ethos and identity
- Leading teaching and learning
- Developing self and others
- Leading improvement innovation and change
- Leading the management of the school
- Engaging and working with the community
Please refer to thePosition DescriptionandA Vision for Christian Leadership in the Diocese of Rockhamptonto support your response.
Please note that current employees of Catholic Education in the Diocese of Rockhampton do not need to supply copies of documentation that we already have on file.
Further information
- For a confidential conversation please contact Mr Michael McCusker (Diocesan Director).
- 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
- Applications during the shortlisting phase will be kept confidential.
Applications close: Monday 18 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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Employment Type
Full-Time
