Assistant Principal Student Wellbeing - Emmaus College - JIMBOOMBA

Work Initiatives; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Salary packaging options

Professional development and AI tools/

Employee wellbeing support

Job summary

Brisbane Catholic Education (BCE) invites applications for the School Senior Leadership position to support the Principal in enhancing student wellbeing, engagement and achievement across Years 7–12. The Assistant Principal - Student Wellbeing leads wellbeing programs, aligns curriculum, and drives a supportive, high-expectation learning environment in a Catholic school community.

This substantively five-year appointment (with a further five-year offer subject to review) maintains continuing

Qualifications

• Experience in leadership roles within Catholic schools is essential.
• Experience in teaching and leading the teaching of religious education.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership in student wellbeing, student behaviour and engagement.
• Lead 7-12 College Wellbeing programs and coordinate curriculum alignment.
• Implement the College Student Behaviour Support Plan to ensure consistency.
• Strengthen teacher effectiveness and embed proactive approaches to student engagement and learning.
• Oversee behavioural and classroom interventions and evaluate outcomes.
• Lead and mentor College Pastoral Leaders to support students and staff.
• Collaborate with Support Teachers - Inclusive Education, Guidance, Counsellors and BCE education officers.
• Build partnerships with parents, caregivers and staff to support home–school collaboration.
• Contribute to College Leadership Team by modelling Catholic values and fostering a culture of care and excellence.

Job description

About Brisbane Catholic Education

Brisbane Catholic Education (BCE) is a vibrant learning community within the Archdiocese, employing over 12,000 people across a diverse range of positions. As the largest provider of Catholic education in Queensland, BCE is dedicated to delivering high-quality education from Prep to Year 12. Through strong partnerships with parents, governments, and the wider community, BCE fosters social responsibility, self-discipline and Catholic values in all its students. We offer a supportive working culture where care for the individual is an important part of our ethos. Arrive at work every day to a welcoming and compassionate environment, knowing that you'll be supported to take care of what's important to you. Learn more about Brisbane Catholic Education.

About our school

Emmaus College is a Prep to Year 12 co-educational ecumenical College with an enrolment of over 1510 students. Emmaus College fosters Christian unity through its active partnership with the local Anglican, Catholic, Lutheran and Uniting churches.

Emmaus is located on 21 hectares in a quiet bushland setting at 48 East Street, Jimboomba. It has been built to cater for the educational and faith needs of the Jimboomba, Beaudesert and surrounding communities. Excellence in learning within a contemporary Christian community is the vision that shapes the Emmaus learning community. Explore our school website to learn more about us.

Summary

The Assistant Principal - Student Wellbeing (7-12) is a member of the College Leadership Team with responsibility for fostering a safe, supportive, and high-expectation learning environment across Year 7 to Year 12. This role leads the College's implementation of various student engagement and wellbeing programs and initiatives, ensuring alignment to the College's Vision, Mission, and Values. The position plays a pivotal role in building capacity among staff, supporting students, and partnering with families to ensure every student can flourish.

• Start date: Commencing January 2027
• Status: Full-time Continuing
• Ad close date: 1 November 2026 (Advertising may close earlier if suitable candidate is appointed)

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.

In this position you will be responsible for:

• Providing strategic leadership in student wellbeing, student behaviour and engagement
• Lead the 7-12 College Wellbeing programs, including the coordination of curriculum alignment to same
• Lead the implementation of the College Student Behaviour Support Plan, maximising consistency in application across the College
• Strengthen teacher effectiveness and embed proactive approaches to student engagement and learning
• Behavioural and Classroom Interventions: Lead the team responsible for the design, coordination, and evaluation of behavioural and classroom interventions, ensuring responses are timely, targeted, and effective
• Pastoral Leadership: Lead, mentor, and support the College Pastoral Leaders in their work of student and staff support. Drive consistency in pastoral care and student engagement practices across the College
• Collaborate with key stakeholders regarding student wellbeing and engagement across the College including Support Teachers - Inclusive Education, Guidance
• Counsellors, relevant BCE supporting education officers, fostering shared responsibility and collaborative problem-solving
• Community and Staff Engagement: Build strong partnerships with parents, caregivers, and staff to support effective understanding and implementation of interventions. Promote transparent and consistent communication that strengthens home-school collaboration.
• Leadership Team Contribution: Work as part of the College Leadership Team to model and embed Catholic values, inspire a culture of care, connection, and excellence, and contribute to whole-of-College leadership.

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 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.

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.