Assistant Director: Schools (Northern Region)

Catholic Education Diocese Of Rockhampton; Rockhampton Regional; Hybrid; AUD 263,000 - 307,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging options

Motor vehicle for personal use

Relocation assistance

Professional Renewal Leave

Long service leave access

Corporate health schemes (Bupa/Westpac

Job summary

Catholic Education Diocese of Rockhampton is seeking an Assistant Director: Schools (Northern Region) to join the Leadership Team and drive Catholic education across the Northern Region. The role offers flexible location within the Diocese, travel across the region and a commitment to quality, inclusive Catholic schooling.

You will lead a portfolio of Kindergartens, Primary Schools and Colleges with a strong emphasis on school improvement, Catholic identity and strategic governance, reporting to

Qualifications

• Practising Catholic with commitment to Catholic education
• Senior leadership experience in Catholic education
• Ability to lead school improvement initiatives
• Strong interpersonal skills to build partnerships
• Willingness to travel within the Diocese

Responsibilities

• Lead and support Catholic Kindergartens, Schools and Colleges in the Northern Region
• Develop and implement a shared vision of Catholic Kindergartens, Schools and Colleges in the Northern Region
• Provide leadership, support and supervision of initiatives in all Catholic Kindergartens, Schools and Colleges in the Northern Region
• Report to the Diocesan Director, Catholic Education - Diocese of Rockhampton

Job description

Position: Assistant Director: Schools (Northern Region) Location: Flexible location within the Diocese TEC Range: $262,850 – $306,660 Tenure: Full Time Commencing: January 2027 Closing Date: Sunday, 15 November 2026, 5:00pm

An exciting opportunity exists to join the Leadership Team of the Catholic Education Office as Assistant Director: Schools (Northern Region) commencing January 2027.

Catholic Education, Diocese of Rockhampton (CEDR) provides high quality Catholic education that nurtures the spiritual, academic and personal growth of our students. We are committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive community that upholds the values of faith, integrity and excellence.

Catholic Education - Diocese of Rockhampton is a large, dynamic and growing organisation with a current enrolment of approximately 18,500 students and a staff of approximately 4000 in 10 Kindergartens, 19 Outside School Hours Care Services, 31 Catholic Primary Schools and 8 Catholic Secondary Colleges. CEDR serves communities from Bundaberg in the south to Mackay in the north and west to Longreach.

Catholic schools have played a significant role in the education of young Australians in Central Queensland for over 160 years. Today, our kindergartens, primary schools, colleges and OSHC services are strongly supported within the Catholic Education Office by a dynamic and collaborative team in the areas of Catholic Identity and Formation, Teaching and Learning, First Nations Education, Inclusive Education, Building Services, Information Technology, Finance and Strategy, Governance, Employee Support Services and Student Protection and Wellbeing.

About the role

As Assistant Director: Schools (Northern Region), and an integral member of the CEDR Leadership Team, you will have a deep commitment to quality, inclusive Catholic education, a strong Catholic faith commitment, a record of successful teaching experience, necessary academic qualifications and demonstrated leadership experience.

The successful applicant will support 3 Kindergartens, 8 Primary Schools and 3 Colleges within the Northern Region as part of the Catholic Education Leadership Team.

This will involve:

• Working with the Diocesan Director, Leadership Team, Principals and School Leadership Teams to develop and implement a shared vision of Catholic Kindergartens, Schools and Colleges in the Northern Region.
• Providing leadership, support and supervision of opportunities and initiatives in all Catholic Kindergartens, Schools and Colleges in the Northern Region.
• Demonstrated ability to lead high performing, collaborative teams.

You will report to the Diocesan Director, Catholic Education - Diocese of Rockhampton. The role location is flexible within the Diocese, such as Rockhampton or other negotiated areas. Frequent travel is an inherent requirement of the role to ensure effective support of kindergartens, schools and colleges across the Northern Region.

Key leadership qualities and capabilities

• Demonstrates a deep understanding and commitment to the Catholic faith and the mission of Catholic education.
• Has a strong understanding of education policies, governance and structures within the context of Catholic education.
• Demonstrates strategic thinking, planning effectively and managing resources, including budgeting, staffing and facilities to achieve long-term goals.
• Effectively engages with internal and external stakeholders, including school leaders, parents, community members and government agencies.
• Builds an inclusive, trusting community and cultivates productive working relationships
• Demonstrates a strong dedication to the continuous professional growth for Kindergarten, School and College staff within the Northern Region.

We are seeking to appoint a leader who

• is a practising Catholic with an excellent understanding of, and commitment to, Catholic education
• has experience of successful leadership in Catholic education at a senior level
• can foster a culture of inspirational teaching and learning and lead the development and implementation of school improvement initiatives
• has the interpersonal skills to build partnerships within Catholic Kindergartens, Schools and Colleges 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
  • 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
• Full personal use of a motor vehicle
• Relocation
• 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
• Current Blue Card with Blue Card Services Queensland
• Australian work rights

Further information

• Applications close: Sunday, 15 November 2026 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.