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Job Description
Position:Principal
Salary Range: $165502 - $181053 per annum pending experience $3285 PAR Allowance
Commencing Date: 12 January 2026
Tenure:Full Time Fixed Term Contract (4 years)
Closing Date: Monday 18 August 2025
St Francis Catholic Primary School Ayris aCatholic co-educational school located in the town of Ayr in theBurdekin region.The school has 295 students from Prep to Year 6. The school is one of three Catholic schools that serve the Burdekin communities and is inspired by the motto Christ and Knowledge. Established by the Sisters of the Good Samaritan in 1912 St Francis School remains committed to celebrating the message of Jesus Christ whilst providing educational excellence in teaching and learning. Highly professional staff and smaller class sizes provide a safe and nurturing educational environment that gives students a sense of belonging conducive to learning. St Francis Catholic Primary School Ayr recognises students and families are integral to the schools success and is truly blessed by a generous school community.
About the role
St Francis Catholic Primary School Ayris seeking an experienced and dedicated Principal. This is a full time fixed term appointment for 4 years commencing 12 January 2026.
As Principal you will lead a team of experienced educators who are dedicated to ensuring our students are provided with the very best opportunities to achieve their individual goals in a positive safe and supportive addition the Townsville Diocese provides support to you through its operational arm the Townsville Catholic Education Office. This support takes the form of expertise in Learning and Teaching Catholic Identity Indigenous Education School Development and Organisational Services including ICT Finance Human Resources and Student position of Principal provides for the leadership and management of quality Catholic schooling and the growth and development of the Principal in the role. The Principals call to leadership is a call to respond to the centrality of Jesus Christ and thus serve the Mission of Catholic Education. The Principal is the leading educational professional within the school inspiring students staff and members of the community to continuously enhance learning.
Key Leadership qualities and capabilities
- Promotes the Catholic vision in the schools 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.
Applicants should note that as part of the hiring process acriminal history check and a bankruptcy check will becompleted.
What we offer
An attractive remuneration package including:
- Annual Leave at 17.5% leave loading
- Salary packagingoptions
- Modern facilities equipment and resources
- Superannuation of 12.75% employer contribution
- Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service
- Up to 14 Weeks paid parental leave
- Deferred Salary Scheme
- Corporate health insurance
- Induction professional development and learning opportunities
- Wellbeing programs and initiatives
- Leadership Support
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.
Townsville Catholic Education has standards of conduct for workers to maintain a safe and healthy environment for children. Our commitment to these standards requires that we conduct working with children checks and background referencing for all persons who will engage in direct and regular involvement with children and young people and/or adults-at-risk. The organisation is fully committed to child safety and has a zero tolerance to abuse of children or adults-at-risk.
How to apply
- Pleasecomplete the applicationform
- Upload acurrent resumewith contact details of three referees (2 x professional and 1 x Parish Priest)
- Upload acover letter. In no more than two A4 pages your cover letter must provide clear evidence of your demonstrated ability to lead a school in the following key leadership areas:
- Faith and Mission Leadership
- Educational Leadership
- Staff and Community Leadership
- Strategic and Organisational Leadership
Please refer to thePosition DescriptionCatholicSchool LeadershipFrameworkand theQualification and Study Expectations for Positions of Senior Leadershipdocument to support your response.
TCEO Strategic Direction2022 - 2026
- For a confidential conversation please contact the Education Consultant Greg Cameron on
- For further information regarding the remuneration package please contact TCEO People and Safety
Applications during the shortlisting phase will be kept confidential.
Applications close: at 3pm Monday 18 August 2025.
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Employment Type
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