Acting Assistant Principal - Mission, Mount St Patrick Primary, Murwillumbah

Diocese of Lismore Catholic Schools; Murwillumbah; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Diocese of Lismore Catholic Schools Limited invites applications for Mount St Patrick Primary School, Murwillumbah, as Acting Assistant Principal – Mission. This maternity leave replacement is full-time (1.0 FTE) commencing 28 January 2027 and ending with the 2027 school year.

We seek a practising Catholic with strong leadership in Religious Education and Pastoral Ministry, NSW Working with Children Check, and accreditation with NSW Education Standards Authority.

Qualifications

• Relevant teaching qualifications with Masters level in Religious Education, Theology or Pastoral Ministry.
• Accreditation with NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) or willingness to obtain.
• Commitment to Catholic beliefs and practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead initiatives that focus on mission, engagement and wellbeing outcomes.
• Develop and sustain school evangelisation and catechesis.
• Foster inclusive, safe learning environments with strong teamwork.

Skills

Religious Education

Pastoral Ministry

Leadership

Communication

Education

Masters Level in Religious Education / Theology / Pastoral Ministry

Job description

Diocese of Lismore Catholic Schools Limited

Catholic education in the Diocese of Lismore is a long standing provider of school education on the north coast of New South Wales. 45 Catholic primary and secondary schools, operate in all major urban centres and many smaller towns from Tweed Heads to Laurieton. All Catholic schools seek to provide a comprehensive, quality education in a welcoming and secure environment.

Mount St Patrick Primary School, Murwillumbah

Acting Assistant Principal – Mission

Position Type: Full-time temporary

Hours / FTE: 1.0 FTE

Commencement date: 28 January 2027

Term of Appointment: Until end of the 2027 school year

This is a maternity leave replacement position.

Overview Of School

At Mount St Patrick Primary School, we are dedicated to providing students with a caring community embedded in our Christian values, fostering strength of character, passion for learning and growth of students. We actively promote the development of the whole individual, empowering each student to strive for personal excellence. In all that we do, we foster the Catholic tradition, sacraments, heritage and Gospel teachings so that all students can act with heart and pride.

Overview Of Role

Mount St Patrick College, Murwillumbah serves the evangelising mission of the Catholic Church - to proclaim the good news of Jesus Christ. In the Diocese of Lismore, Catholic parish schools have responded to historical, religious and cultural contexts for over 150 years and continue to do so today, in this case, serving the community of Murwillumbah and its surrounds. In such a community, the beating heart of Catholic education is a shared fidelity to the mission within the local church. In this mission the school aims to form and educate the whole person. This education recognises the innate dignity of the child, made in the image of God. A holistic approach also acknowledges each student’s unique physical, intellectual, emotional and spiritual needs.

Applicants Must

• hold a valid NSW Working with Children Check
• have full accreditation with NSW Educational Standards Authority (NESA)
• be a practising Catholic who witnesses to Catholic beliefs and practices.

Selection Criteria

• Relevant teaching and post graduate qualifications at Masters Level in Religious Education / Theology / Pastoral Ministry, or willingness to obtain
• Compliance with the Accreditation to Work Teach and Lead Policy upon appointment. This includes beginning appropriate study courses in regards teaching Religious Education (Category D) and Leadership (Category E)
• Broad experience in Religious Education / Pastoral Care and / or Pastoral Ministry and leading collaborative cultures
• Demonstrated ability to integrate Catholic beliefs and practices into all aspects of learning and teaching, including Catholic Social Teaching
• Demonstrated high levels of organisation, communication and problem solving skills
• Experience in leading initiatives that focus on improving mission, engagement and wellbeing outcomes for all students
• Success in building the capacity of teachers for School Evangelisation and discipleship formation
• Demonstrated ability to lead processes to develop effective, engaging and innovative school evangelising community (including Student Evangelisation and Catechesis)
• Demonstrated ability to create and maintain inclusive, supportive and safe learning environments.

Referee Reports

are required from shortlisted candidates who have been invited to interview.

Additional Information

• Position Description – Assistant Principal Mission (primary)
• Referee Instructions
• Referee Report - Parish Priest, Administrator
• Referee Report - Professional

Enquiries: [e-mail]

Applications close: 9.00 am, Friday 9 October 2026

Diocese of Lismore Catholic Schools Limited is committed to creating Child Safe Schools.

Child Protection Legislation requires preferred applicants to be subject to employment screening.

An Equal Opportunity Employer.