Assistant Principal: Mission - Emmaus College

Catholic Education Diocese of Rockhampton; Rockhampton Regional; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 157,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

12.75% super

Salary packaging options

Health insurance discounts

Long-term career development

Parish/community engagement

Job summary

Emmaus College in Rockhampton invites applications for the role of Assistant Principal: Mission (APM). This full-time, 5-year contract begins January 2027 and offers a leadership opportunity to contribute to the spiritual and educational life of the school.

The successful candidate will be a practising Catholic with a commitment to Catholic education, strong religious-education leadership, and the ability to build partnerships with parish and community while guiding school improvement and Gospel

Qualifications

• Practising Catholic with a commitment to Catholic education.
• Demonstrated leadership in school settings.
• Experience in religious education and school life.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership in religious education and faith life of the school.
• Lead in areas delegated by the Principal in the APM duty statement.
• Foster partnerships with parish, staff, students, and the community.

Skills

Practising Catholic

Leadership

Religious education

Education

Tertiary qualifications

Job description

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, 23 November 2026

What We Are Looking For

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

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.

For more information, please view the Position Description.

Key Leadership Qualities And Capabilities

• 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

Emmaus College is a co-educational Catholic College in the heart of Rockhampton. The College offers a tailored journey designed to support students at pivotal points in their young lives. The separate Middle School and Senior School campuses provide extensive facilities and create learning environments designed to nurture and empower the students that they serve.

Mandatory Requirements

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

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)
• Leadership development opportunities
• 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

Applications close: 9am Monday, 23 November 2026.

Further information

• For a confidential conversation please contact Kellie Jenkinson (Assistant Director: Mission) on 07 4994 8000.
• To learn more about Accreditation, please view our Accreditation Information Sheet .
• For a confidential conversation or for further information regarding the remuneration package, please contact Employee Support S ervices 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. # bethedifference