Assistant Principal: Mission

Shalom College; Sharon; Hybrid; AUD 150,000 - 157,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

12.75% super

Salary packaging options

Health discounts

Fitness Passport

39 weeks of term time

Employee Assistance Program

Long service leave

Deferred Salary Scheme

Modern facilities

Job summary

Shalom College, Bundaberg (Year 7–12), invites applications for the role of Assistant Principal: Mission. This full‑time, five‑year contract begins January 2027 and focuses on leading religious education, Catholic ethos and school life in line with Diocesan policies.

The successful candidate will have deep faith commitment, leadership ability and proven capacity to enhance teaching and learning, while engaging with parish, staff and the wider community.

Qualifications

• Commitment to Catholic education and faith-based school life.
• Proven leadership experience in school settings.
• Ability to provide religious education leadership and work within diocesan policies.

Responsibilities

• Lead in religious education and school life as per policy.
• Contribute to parish life and community partnerships.
• Support teaching and learning with a focus on school improvement.

Skills

Catholic faith commitment

Leadership

Community engagement

Educational leadership

Curriculum development

Education

Relevant tertiary qualifications

Queensland College of Teachers Registration

Job description

Assistant Principal: Mission - Shalom College

Position: Assistant Principal: Mission
Start date: 18 January 2027
Employment Status: Full-Time (5 year Contract)
Salary: $ 149,764 - $157,118 (pending experience) + 12.75% super
Applications Close: Monday, 9 November 2026

What we are looking for:

Applications are invited for the position of Assistant Principal: Mission (APM) to join the leadership team at Shalom College, Bundaberg.

This full-time position, commencing January 2027, offers an opportunity to contribute meaningfully to the spiritual and educational life of the school community.

The successful applicant will have a deep commitment to providing quality Catholic education based on your faith, participate in the life of the parish, as well as have appropriate teaching experience, academic qualifications and leadership qualities.

The Assistant Principal: Mission focuses on providing leadership in religious education including the religious life of the school, according to Catholic Education - Diocese of Rockhampton policies and procedures.

We are seeking a faith inspired professional educator with vision, energy and a demonstrated commitment to the welfare of students.

Key leadership qualities and capabilities

We are seeking to appoint a leader who

• is a practising Catholic with a sound understanding of, and commitment to Catholic education
• 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 the school and with the local community
• is willing to provide leadership in areas delegated by the Principal in the APM duty statement, and 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
  • The Catholic Education Diocese of Rockhampton Charter
  • Catholic Education Mission and Vision Statements, policies, practices and strategic directions.

Key Characteristics

• Enhancing Catholic Ethos and Identity: Fostering the religious life of the school through Christian witness, active participation in a parish, promotion of Gospel values and the provision of quality religious education.
• Leading, Teaching and Learning: Ability to develop and implement high quality learning and teaching programs.
• Developing self and others: Supporting others and building capacity with a focus on continuous improvement of teaching and learning.
• Leading improvement, innovation and change: Aligning strategic goals and initiatives with the vision and mission of the school and School Review and Improvement Processes.
• Engaging and working with the community: Ability to foster and develop appropriate relationships with school staff, students, parents, clergy, parishioners and the wider community.

About us

With a vibrant working environment, Shalom College, Bundaberg (Year 7 – Year 12) provides excellent benefits for staff including professional and career development opportunities that build personal and organisational capability. We celebrate diversity in our workforce, and value the knowledge and skills that a diverse range of employees bring to the workplace. Our staff are recognised as being central to achieving our mission and we have an emphasis on caring and supporting teachers and staff in both their vocation of working in a school and other aspects of their lives.

Mandatory Requirements

• Relevant tertiary qualifications and the ability to obtain approved Queensland College of Teachers Registration

Generous incentives are available to successful applicants which include:

• Competitive salary range - $149,764 - $157,118 (pending experience)
• Superannuation contribution of 12.75%
• Access to salary packaging options to maximise employee benefits and salaries (based on eligibility criteria with RemServ)
• Access to corporate health discounts with either Bupa or Westfund Health Insurance
• Access to Fitness Passport
• 39 weeks of term time for a school year
• Access to free Employee Assistant Program (24-hour counselling service)
• Induction, professional learning programs and Early Career Teacher Support
• Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service (portability of Long Service Leave may also be applicable)
• Deferred Salary Scheme
• Modern facilities and resources

• Applicants must read, understand and accept, as an explicit term of contract, the requirements of the Statement of Principles for employment in Catholic Schools.

Further information

• For a confidential conversation please contact Kellie Jenkinson (Assistant Director: Mission) on 07 4994 8000.
• For a confidential conversation or for further information regarding the remuneration package, please contact Employee Support Services 07 4994 8086 or [e-mail]

Catholic Education is committed to best practice in student protection policies and procedures and is an equal opportunity employer. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

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About Us

Catholic Education - Diocese of Rockhampton, is a large, dynamic and growing organisation with a currentenrolment of approximately 18,220 students and a staff of approximately 3,400 in Kindergartens, EarlyLearning Centres, Outside School Hours Care Services, 31 Catholic Primary Schools and 8 Catholic Secondary Colleges.Catholic Education in the Diocese of Rockhampton serves communities from Bundaberg in the south to Mackayin the north and west to Longreach.

With a vibrant working environment, we provide excellent benefits for staff including professional andcareer development opportunities that build personal and organisational capability. We celebrate diversityin our workforce, and value the knowledge and skills that a diverse range of employees bring to theworkplace. Our staff are recognised as being central to achieving our mission and we have an emphasis on caring and supporting teachers in both their vocation in working with students and other aspects of their lives.