Principal - St Joseph's School, NAMBOUR

Brisbane Catholic Education; Cooloolabin; On-site; AUD 189,000 - 198,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Flexible work arrangements

AI tools and training access

Salary packaging

Job summary

Brisbane Catholic Education invites applications for a School Senior Leadership position to lead the religious life of the school and foster a strong Catholic identity within the community.

The role focuses on growing student engagement, progress, achievement and wellbeing while building a sustainable school community with transparent stewardship of resources.

Qualifications

• Senior leadership experience in Catholic schools or equivalent.
• Experience in teaching and leading the teaching of religious education.
• Eligibility to work in Australia and QCT registration as required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the religious life of the school and build a vibrant Catholic identity within the school community.
• Grow engagement, progress, achievement and wellbeing of each student.
• Build a sustainable school community with transparent stewardship of resources.

Skills

Leadership experience

Religious education

Job description

Summary

• Location: St Joseph's School, NAMBOUR
• Start date: January, 2027
• Status: Full-time continuing
• Salary: $189,419.00 - $198,333.00 + super
• Ad close date: 18 October, 2026

About The Opportunity

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

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

About You

• 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).

Benefits

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.