Assistant Principal Catholic Identity - St Joseph's School, Parramatta Park
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About the role
Assistant Principal Catholic Identity Commencement Date: 13 July 2026
Employment Type: Full Time, Fixed Term (5-year) Senior Leadership position
This position holds a substantive permanent teaching position in the Diocese.
Salary Range: Assistant Principal - AP1 $149,763 - AP3 $157,119 per annum FTE, commensurate with experience
Closing Date for Applications: 5pm, Monday 23 March 2026
Applicants should note that as part of the hiring process, a criminal history check and a bankruptcy check will be completed.
St Joseph’s School, Parramatta Park St Joseph’s is a community-minded place of learning in the city of Cairns. With new innovative learning environments, known as Learning Habitats, St Joseph’s Catholic identity is visible right across the school. They pride themselves on collaborative learning and teaching, with an explicit focus on growing better learners as well as achievement. They provide authentic learning opportunities and real-world application, often supported by digital technologies making learning accessible for all.
About The Role The Assistant Principal Catholic Identity is responsible for providing creative and visionary leadership in promoting the Catholic Identity across all aspects of the school community. The role is central to implementing the Encounter Catholic Identity Framework and embedding the pedagogical principles of Catholic Dialogue Schools within the school's culture and educational practices.
In This Capacity, The Assistant Principal Catholic Identity
- Models the Catholic ethos
- Leads faith formation
- promotes social justice
- Fosters spiritual and religious development
- Leads wellbeing initiatives
For further information about the role, please download the Position Description Assistant Principal Catholic Identity.pdf
Work Requirements
- Participation in and commitment to the sacramental life of the Church
- Understanding and commitment to education in the Catholic tradition
- Professional qualifications in Education and Religion as per Queensland Catholic Education Commission Position Statement for Senior Leadership Positions in Catholic Schools in Queensland
- Successful teaching experience, including religious education
- Leadership experience:
- Demonstrated ability in religious and educational leadership
- Demonstrated administrative ability
- Demonstrated skills in interpersonal relationships
- Demonstrated ability in curriculum development, including knowledge of contemporary educational issues at state and national levels, with particular reference to Religious Education
- Written and verbal communication skills of a high order
- Demonstrated commitment to the Pastoral Care of members of the school community
- Skills for building community, including facilitation, delegation, and consultation
- Professional qualifications in Education
- Registered or eligible to register with Queensland College of Teachers
- Current driver's license
- A strong demonstrated commitment to the objectives, vision, and ethos of Catholic Education
- Promote child safety at all times
What we offer
- Annual Leave with 17.5% leave loading
- Access to salary packaging options to maximise your salary
- 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
- Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service (portability of Long Service Leave may also be applicable)
- 14 Weeks’ paid parental leave
- Access to Employee Assistance Program
- Fitness Passport Membership available
To Apply Select 'Apply Now' to submit your application.
For current employees, apply via the 'Employee Login' tab on the homepage of the Careers website .
Please note applications will only be accepted via the Careers website. Enquiries James Roberts- Principal
P: 4038 5100
Intending applicants must be fully committed to creating and maintaining a child-safe organisation.
To understand our commitment and initiatives to truth telling, healing and reconciliation, view our Reconciliation Action Plan
Catholic Education is an equal opportunity employer.
Not the right fit? Search for Assistant Principal Catholic Identity jobs in St Josephs, Newfoundland and Labrador
About Catholic Education - Diocese of Cairns
The Cairns Diocese encompasses some of the most beautiful, environmentally unique locations in Australia. Situated along Queensland’s tropical north east coast where World Heritage-listed rainforests meet the Great Barrier Reef, many new residents will attest that they came for a holiday and stayed for the lifestyle and friendly locals.
With 30 primary and secondary Catholic schools and colleges located throughout the Diocese from Tully in the south, the Atherton Tablelands in the west and then north to the glorious Torres Strait Islands, Cairns Catholic Education has teaching, non-teaching, leadership and specialist positions on offer for dedicated professionals who are committed to providing inclusive, high-quality educational, spiritual, moral, emotional and physical outcomes for students from a wide range of backgrounds and circumstances.
Catholic Education in the Cairns Diocese is proud of its forward thinking educational philosophy which has resulted in the development and implementation of educational programs to suit the needs and aspirations of all students. This has resulted in the region’s Catholic schools and colleges consistently performing well on both school-based and state-wide assessment and diagnostic tools as well as facilitating alternative educational pathways such as school-based apprenticeships and traineeships.
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Assistant Principal Catholic Identity - St Joseph's School, Parramatta Park
Top Benefits
About the role
Assistant Principal Catholic Identity Commencement Date: 13 July 2026
Employment Type: Full Time, Fixed Term (5-year) Senior Leadership position
This position holds a substantive permanent teaching position in the Diocese.
Salary Range: Assistant Principal - AP1 $149,763 - AP3 $157,119 per annum FTE, commensurate with experience
Closing Date for Applications: 5pm, Monday 23 March 2026
Applicants should note that as part of the hiring process, a criminal history check and a bankruptcy check will be completed.
St Joseph’s School, Parramatta Park St Joseph’s is a community-minded place of learning in the city of Cairns. With new innovative learning environments, known as Learning Habitats, St Joseph’s Catholic identity is visible right across the school. They pride themselves on collaborative learning and teaching, with an explicit focus on growing better learners as well as achievement. They provide authentic learning opportunities and real-world application, often supported by digital technologies making learning accessible for all.
About The Role The Assistant Principal Catholic Identity is responsible for providing creative and visionary leadership in promoting the Catholic Identity across all aspects of the school community. The role is central to implementing the Encounter Catholic Identity Framework and embedding the pedagogical principles of Catholic Dialogue Schools within the school's culture and educational practices.
In This Capacity, The Assistant Principal Catholic Identity
- Models the Catholic ethos
- Leads faith formation
- promotes social justice
- Fosters spiritual and religious development
- Leads wellbeing initiatives
For further information about the role, please download the Position Description Assistant Principal Catholic Identity.pdf
Work Requirements
- Participation in and commitment to the sacramental life of the Church
- Understanding and commitment to education in the Catholic tradition
- Professional qualifications in Education and Religion as per Queensland Catholic Education Commission Position Statement for Senior Leadership Positions in Catholic Schools in Queensland
- Successful teaching experience, including religious education
- Leadership experience:
- Demonstrated ability in religious and educational leadership
- Demonstrated administrative ability
- Demonstrated skills in interpersonal relationships
- Demonstrated ability in curriculum development, including knowledge of contemporary educational issues at state and national levels, with particular reference to Religious Education
- Written and verbal communication skills of a high order
- Demonstrated commitment to the Pastoral Care of members of the school community
- Skills for building community, including facilitation, delegation, and consultation
- Professional qualifications in Education
- Registered or eligible to register with Queensland College of Teachers
- Current driver's license
- A strong demonstrated commitment to the objectives, vision, and ethos of Catholic Education
- Promote child safety at all times
What we offer
- Annual Leave with 17.5% leave loading
- Access to salary packaging options to maximise your salary
- 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
- Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service (portability of Long Service Leave may also be applicable)
- 14 Weeks’ paid parental leave
- Access to Employee Assistance Program
- Fitness Passport Membership available
To Apply Select 'Apply Now' to submit your application.
For current employees, apply via the 'Employee Login' tab on the homepage of the Careers website .
Please note applications will only be accepted via the Careers website. Enquiries James Roberts- Principal
P: 4038 5100
Intending applicants must be fully committed to creating and maintaining a child-safe organisation.
To understand our commitment and initiatives to truth telling, healing and reconciliation, view our Reconciliation Action Plan
Catholic Education is an equal opportunity employer.
Not the right fit? Search for Assistant Principal Catholic Identity jobs in St Josephs, Newfoundland and Labrador
About Catholic Education - Diocese of Cairns
The Cairns Diocese encompasses some of the most beautiful, environmentally unique locations in Australia. Situated along Queensland’s tropical north east coast where World Heritage-listed rainforests meet the Great Barrier Reef, many new residents will attest that they came for a holiday and stayed for the lifestyle and friendly locals.
With 30 primary and secondary Catholic schools and colleges located throughout the Diocese from Tully in the south, the Atherton Tablelands in the west and then north to the glorious Torres Strait Islands, Cairns Catholic Education has teaching, non-teaching, leadership and specialist positions on offer for dedicated professionals who are committed to providing inclusive, high-quality educational, spiritual, moral, emotional and physical outcomes for students from a wide range of backgrounds and circumstances.
Catholic Education in the Cairns Diocese is proud of its forward thinking educational philosophy which has resulted in the development and implementation of educational programs to suit the needs and aspirations of all students. This has resulted in the region’s Catholic schools and colleges consistently performing well on both school-based and state-wide assessment and diagnostic tools as well as facilitating alternative educational pathways such as school-based apprenticeships and traineeships.