Assistant Principal - Administration (Primary)

Assistant Principal - Administration (Primary) Job No: TCE5102 Location: Southern Cross Catholic College, Annandale Employment Status: Full Time, Fixed Term No. of Vacancies: -3 Closing Date: 7 Oct 2026 AEDT Job No : TCE5101 Commencement Date: 13 January 2027 Location: Southern Cross Catholic College - Townsville QLD Salary Range: $149,764 to $157,120 per annum pending experience + Super Join the leadership team at Southern Cross Catholic College as Assistant Principal - Administration (Primary) , where your leadership, faith and vision will help shape a vibrant learning community built on care, excellence and Catholic values. This is a full time, 5 year fixed term position. The position of Assistant Principal - Administration (Primary) is a significant Senior Leadership position in the schools organisational structure and as such is a member of the school Leadership Team. The Assistant Principal Administration provides general leadership in support of the Principal in the achievement of the acknowledged mission and goals of the school and its community. The Assistant Principal Administration will have teaching responsibilities and will be responsible for general and specific administration duties which may include staff formation and student behaviour management, as per the principal’s guidance. With proven leadership experience and a deep commitment to Catholic education, you demonstrate the ability to develop and mentor others within a professional learning culture. Drawing on your knowledge of contemporary pedagogy, curriculum design and student wellbeing, you inspire excellence and model inclusive, values-driven leadership. You’ll also lead continuous improvement and innovation, using data-informed practice to strengthen teaching, learning and student outcomes. You’ll bring authentic faith leadership as an active member of a Catholic Eucharistic community, together with full accreditation to teach Religious Education and registration with the Queensland College of Teachers. Set on the tropical coast of North Queensland, Townsville blends the energy of a thriving regional city with the warmth of a welcoming community. With Magnetic Island just a short ferry ride away and the Great Barrier Reef on its doorstep, you can spend weekends exploring palm-lined beaches, vibrant markets, and lively cultural events - all while enjoying the relaxed, outdoors-focused lifestyle that makes Townsville such a rewarding place to live and work. 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 staff. The organisation is fully committed to child safety and has a zero tolerance to abuse of children or adults-at-risk. Applicants should note that as part of the hiring process, a criminal history check and a bankruptcy check will be completed. We’d love to hear from you! About us 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. We value your hard work and dedication, and we’re proud to offer a range of benefits designed to support you both professionally and personally: Annual Leave at 17.5% leave loading Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service Salary packagingoptions Up to 14 Weeks paid parental leave available to the primary carer, regardless of gender Deferred Salary Scheme ...and a range of other great benefits! Allows you to pre-fill the application using your SEEK profile information and resumé Privacy Acknowledgment Your personal information is collected, stored and treated in accordance with ourPrivacy Policy. Yes I agree to the privacy statement * Personal Details * Required field First name * Last name * E-mail * Phone * Digits only or add + for international numbers Street * Street Cont. City, Town or Suburb * Postcode or Zipcode * Country * State, Region or Province * LinkedIn URL (Please click on your profile and copy the URL from your profile page.) Questions It is a legal requirement for all Australian employers to ensure candidates have the right to work in Australia. Please choose one: * * Have you previously been employed by Townsville Catholic Education? * If yes, please provide further details: Do you Identify as any of the following? Are you a committed Catholic who is an active member of a Catholic Eucharistic community? * If yes, please list the name of you current parish: Are you free from impediment to full communion with the church: You have celebrated all three sacraments of initiation - Baptism, Confirmation, Eucharist: (Select yes if you have received all three sacraments) * Are you free from any impediment to full communion with the Church: Are you living with a partner to whom you are not married? * Are you free from any impediment to full communion with the Church: Are you married according to the norms of the Catholic Church? * Will you undertake to develop and maintain an adequate understanding of Catholic teachings, to demonstrate Christian values and to educate students in accordance with the Catholic ethos in your interactions with students and other staff? * Please list graduate and postgraduate qualifications relevant to the role that you have attained / are attaining in the areas of Education, Faith Education, Theology or Christian Leadership. Please attach copies of any qualifications as evidence: * If you have not yet complete any post-graduate study in Faith Education, Theology or Christian Leadership, are you prepared to commit to the completion of such study? * What previous experience do you have that directly relates to this role? In particular, please detail any experience in teaching, and leading the teaching of, Religious Education. * Townsville Catholic Education must remain committed to promoting and protecting the rights, interests and wellbeing of children. Employees that work with children and young people will be required to hold a Working With Children Check - Blue Card prior to commencing employment. For more information please visit * Please confirm your professional registration or membership details. For example, Queensland College of Teachers (QCT), Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) etc. It is important for us to ensure that your health and safety is protected in the workplace. Are there any specific health problems, pre-existing illness or injury which may impact on your ability to safely perform the inherent (essential) requirements of the position you are making application for? * If yes, please provide further details: Due to the nature of particular roles, some employees may be required to undergo pre-employment medical assessments during the selection process. Depending on the nature of the role, it may be necessary for successful applicants to be immunised against certain preventable diseases in order to minimise the risk of transmission. Do you consent? * The Criminal Law (Rehabilitation of Offenders) Act 1986 outlines the requirement to disclose convictions where an application is being made for specified positions. 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