Principal - St Joseph's School, NAMBOUR

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

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Flexible work arrangements

Access to AI tools and training

Salary packaging

Wellness programs

Employee Assistance Program

Fitness Passport

Job summary

Brisbane Catholic Education (BCE) invites applications for this School Senior Leadership position at St Joseph's School, NAMBOUR. The appointment is full-time continuing from January 2027 with a salary range of AU$189,419–AU$198,333 plus super.

You will lead the religious life of the school, enhance student engagement and wellbeing, and help build a sustainable community with transparent accountability and compliance. Eligibility includes working rights in Australia and Catholic affiliation.

Qualifications

• Experience as an Assistant Principal or equivalent senior leadership role in Catholic schools.
• Experience in teaching and leading the teaching of religious education.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Leadership experience

Religious education leadership

School administration

Job description

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

• leadthe religious life of the school and build a vibrant Catholic identity within the school community;


• growthe engagement, progress, achievement and wellbeing of each student in the school; and


• builda sustainable school community, ensuring stewardship of resources with transparency, accountability and compliance.

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


• Contact: [e-mail]

About the opportunity

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

• leadthe religious life of the school and build a vibrant Catholic identity within the school community;


• growthe engagement, progress, achievement and wellbeing of each student in the school; and


• builda 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 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.