Catholic School Principal | Lead a Large P-12 Community

Brisbane Catholic Education Office; Canberra; On-site; AUD 231,000 - 242,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation incentives

Career development and professional PD

Flexible work arrangements

Salary packaging

Wellbeing programs

Job summary

Brisbane Catholic Education Office is seeking a Principal for Xavier Catholic College, Hervey Bay, QLD, to lead a large P-12 Catholic school with strong academic and pastoral programs.

The successful applicant will articulate a Catholic educational philosophy, drive strategic improvement, and ensure transparent stewardship while fostering community engagement and wellbeing across students and staff.

Qualifications

• Eligibility to work in Australia for the duration of the appointment.
• Current registration with Queensland College of Teachers (QCT).
• Post-graduate Masters-level qualification in Religious Education, Theology or Christian leadership.
• Catholic identity and ability to lead the religious life of the school.

Responsibilities

• Lead a large P-12 Catholic school community with vision and accountability.
• Drive strategic improvement, staff development and community engagement.
• Ensure transparent stewardship, budgeting and compliance across school life.
• Oversee teaching, curriculum development and student wellbeing initiatives.
• Foster a strong Catholic identity and pastoral care across the school.

Skills

Catholic leadership

Strategic leadership

Curriculum development

Community engagement

Education

Masters-level qualification in Religious Education / Theology / Christian leadership

Job description

Brisbane Catholic Education Office is seeking a Principal for Xavier Catholic College, Hervey Bay, QLD, to lead a large P-12 Catholic school with strong academic and pastoral programs.

The successful applicant will articulate a Catholic educational philosophy, drive strategic improvement, and ensure transparent stewardship while fostering community engagement and wellbeing across students and staff.