Principal, St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Clermont
Principal, St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Clermont
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Job Description
This is an exciting leadership opportunity to lead the school community of St Josephs Catholic Primary School Clermont commencing January 2026.
St Josephs 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 Josephs 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 Josephs 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 Josephs 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 Marys parish community. St Josephs 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 Josephs Catholic Primary School Clermont experience success. Students are provided extracurricular opportunities through community service sporting and cultural activities.
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%
- 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
- 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 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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Employment Type
Full-Time
