Assistant Principal - Religious Education

Work Initiatives; Townsville City; On-site; AUD 87,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Leave 17.5% loading

Long service leave after 7 years

Salary packaging options

Up to 14 weeks paid parental leave (to

Job summary

St Mary's Catholic School, Bowen invites an experienced leader to join as Assistant Principal - Religious Education. This full-time, 5-year fixed-term role commences Term 4, 2026 and concludes in 2031, working with the Principal to foster Catholic identity and student wellbeing.

You will lead Religious Education delivery, support staff, and drive continuous improvement through data-informed practice, while modelling inclusive, values-driven leadership within a vibrant coastal community.

Qualifications

• Full accreditation to teach Religious Education and registration with the Queensland College of Teachers.
• Proven leadership experience in Catholic education and ability to mentor others.
• Experience leading planning, delivery and assessment of Religious Education across year levels.

Responsibilities

• Lead and promote the Catholic identity and mission of the school.
• Coordinate planning, delivery and assessment of Religious Education across all year levels.
• Provide professional leadership and mentorship within a learning culture.

Job description

Assistant Principal - Religious Education

Location: St Mary's Catholic School - Bowen QLD

Salary Range: $86,600 to $124,725 per annum pending experience + $9,458 Senior Leader Allowance

Join the leadership team at St Mary's Catholic School, Bowen as an Assistant Principal - Religious Education, where your leadership, faith and vision will help shape a vibrant learning community built on care, excellence and Catholic values.

This is a full time, 5 year fixed term contractcommencing Term 4, 2026 and concludes in 2031.

In this pivotal role, you’ll work closely with the Principal to lead and promote the Catholic identity and mission of the school. You will provide effective professional leadership by developing and nurturing the Catholic tradition and Religious Life of the School, while coordinating the planning, delivery and assessment of Religious Education across all year levels.

As a visible faith leader, you will inspire confidence, enthusiasm and optimism in others - fostering a culture where students are encouraged to live with curiosity, compassion and integrity. You’ll build an inclusive and trusting school community, cultivating productive and supportive working relationships with staff, families and parish partners. Drawing on your strong emotional intelligence and reflective practice, you’ll be an approachable and effective coach, providing clear guidance, constructive feedback and professional mentorship to help others grow.

With proven leadership experience and a deep commitment to Catholic education, you demonstrate the ability to develop and mentor others within a professional learning culture. Drawing on your knowledge of contemporary pedagogy, curriculum design and student wellbeing, you inspire excellence and model inclusive, values-driven leadership. You’ll also lead continuous improvement and innovation, using data-informed practice to strengthen teaching, learning and student outcomes.

You’ll bring authentic faith leadership as an active member of a Catholic Eucharistic community, together with full accreditation to teach Religious Education and registration with the Queensland College of Teachers.

Perched on the sparkling Whitsunday coast, Bowen is a laid‑back seaside town famous for its stunning beaches and relaxed tropical lifestyle. Surrounded by crystal‑clear waters and fresh local produce, it’s a place where you can enjoy morning walks along palm‑lined shores, weekend adventures on the reef, and the warmth of a welcoming community. With its mix of natural beauty, coastal charm, and a strong community spirit, Bowen offers a truly rewarding place to live and work.

Townsville Catholic Education 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 staff. The organisation is fully committed to child safety and has a zero tolerance to abuse of children or adults‑at‑risk.

For more information, please review the full position description.

About us

Townsville Catholic Education provides a supportive, flexible working environment where care for the individual is an important part of our ethos. We employ motivated people who want to work together to produce excellent outcomes for our students. Our staff are recognised as being central to achieving our mission.

We value your hard work and dedication, and we’re proud to offer a range of benefits designed to support you both professionally and personally:

• Annual Leave at 17.5% leave loading
• Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service
• Salary packaging options
• Up to 14 Weeks paid parental leave available to the primary carer, regardless of gender