Assistant Principal Religious Education

Brisbane Catholic Education; Sunshine Coast Regional; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 157,000; Full time

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Job summary

Brisbane Catholic Education invites applications for a School Senior Leadership position to support the Principal in leading the religious life of Siena Catholic College, strengthening its Catholic identity and nurturing faith formation, teaching, learning and student wellbeing across the school community.

The role requires prior senior leadership experience in Catholic education, a teaching background in religious education, and a commitment to safeguarding and inclusion within a faith-based

Qualifications

• Eligibility to work in Australia for the duration of the appointment.
• Current registration with Queensland College of Teachers (QCT).
• Must be Catholic (or a faith partner of one of our ecumenical schools).

Responsibilities

• Build the religious life of the school and a vibrant Catholic identity within the school community.
• Grow engagement, progress, achievement and wellbeing of each student.
• Build a sustainable school community with transparency, accountability and compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Religious education leadership

Curriculum leadership

Student wellbeing

Communication

Education

Teaching qualification

QCT registration

Job description

Siena Catholic College is seeking a passionate and faith-filled Assistant Principal Religious Education to lead the religious life of the College, nurture its Catholic identity, and inspire excellence in faith formation, teaching, learning, and student wellbeing across the school community.

• Location: Siena Catholic College, Sippy Downs
• Salary: $149,763 - $157,120 per annum + 12.75% Super
• Status: Full Time, Fixed Term - 5 year appointment as Assistant Principal (with a further 5 years offer subject to a positive review)
• Contact: [phone] | [e-mail]

Please note: This is a substantive 5 year appointment as Assistant Principal (with a further 5 years offer subject to a positive review), with an underlying continuing teaching status.

About our school

Siena Catholic College is a contemporary secondary co-educational systemic school, administered by Brisbane Catholic Education on behalf of the Archdiocese of Brisbane Located at Sippy Downs on Queensland Sunshine Coast, Siena Catholic College strives live the Dominic spirit of Prayer, Study, Community and Service. Explore our school to learn more about us.

Job description

Summary

Siena Catholic College is seeking a passionate and faith-filled Assistant Principal Religious Education to lead the religious life of the College, nurture its Catholic identity, and inspire excellence in faith formation, teaching, learning, and student wellbeing across the school community.

• Location: Siena Catholic College, Sippy Downs
• Start date: January, 2027
• Salary: $149,763 - $157,120 per annum + 12.75% Super
• Status: Full Time, Fixed Term - 5 year appointment as Assistant Principal (with a further 5 years offer subject to a positive review)
• Ad close date: 27th September, 2026
• Contact: [phone] | [e-mail]

Please note: This is a substantive 5 year appointment as Assistant Principal (with a further 5 years offer subject to a positive review), with an underlying continuing teaching status.

About our school

Siena Catholic College is a contemporary secondary co-educational systemic school, administered by Brisbane Catholic Education on behalf of the Archdiocese of Brisbane Located at Sippy Downs on Queensland Sunshine Coast, Siena Catholic College strives live the Dominic spirit of Prayer, Study, Community and Service. Explore our school to learn more about us.

About the opportunity

Brisbane Catholic Education (BCE) invites applications for this School Senior Leadership position with the capability to support the Principal in:

• building the religious life of the school and a vibrant Catholic identity within the school community;
• growing the engagement, progress, achievement and wellbeing of each student in the school; and
• building a sustainable school community, ensuring stewardship of resources with transparency, accountability and compliance.

About you

To be successful in this position you will bring relevant contemporary skills and experience including:

• Experience as an Assistant Principal, Assistant Principal Religious Education, Deputy Principal, Head of Campus or Principal, or a senior role providing support and leadership to Catholic schools, or equivalent experience
• Experience in teaching, and leading the teaching of, religious education.

Eligibility and Safeguarding requirements

• Eligibility to work in Australia for the duration of the appointment
• Current registration with Queensland College of Teachers (QCT)
• For this position you are required to be Catholic (or a faith partner of one of our ecumenical schools).

Why choose BCE

Join us and be part of the largest Catholic Diocese in Queensland, nurturing your personal and professional development goals. As a valued member of our organisation, enjoy these and other rewards:

• Opportunities for career advancement and professional development
• Competitive remuneration and flexible work arrangements (position dependent)
• Access to targeted AI tools and training with a focus on innovation and strong ethical standards. Learn more here: The Rome Call for AI Ethics and Microsoft Australia News Centre
• Salary packaging and salary-sacrificing options
• Active staff social club and wellness programs
• Personal support for our employees and families through the Employee Assistance Program.
• Fitness Passport access– discounted membership giving you flexible access to a wide network of gyms, pools and fitness facilities for you and your family.

Please note applications for this position may be considered as they are received, and an appointment made prior to the advertised close date.

Everyone at BCE models and fosters a commitment to the safeguarding of children and promotes a culture where student protection is everyone’s responsibility. The Archdiocese of Brisbane 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 persons who will engage in direct and regular involvement with children and young people and/or adults-at-risk. The organisation is fully committed to child safety and has a zero tolerance to abuse of children or adults-at-risk.

Equity and inclusion are at the core of our Catholic values and we recognise the benefits of a diverse workforce. We encourage and welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply for this position.

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