Title Deputy Principal (Strategic Leadership) - Siena Catholic College, SIPPY DOWNS

Brisbane Catholic Education Office; Sunshine Coast Regional; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Flexible work arrangements

Professional development

Wellness programs

Employee support

Job summary

Siena Catholic College in Queensland seeks an experienced Deputy Principal to join the school senior leadership team and drive strategic leadership. This 5-year substantive appointment (with potential extension) includes teaching status and the opportunity to support the Principal in building a strong Catholic identity, student engagement and wellbeing.

Located at Siena Catholic College, Sippy Downs, the role offers a path for strategic influence within BCE and the community, with

Qualifications

• Experience as Assistant Principal or equivalent leadership in Catholic schools.
• Teaching experience including religious education.
• Ability to develop and coordinate staff and student timetables.

Responsibilities

• Review and evaluate information to inform decisions aligned with strategic plans.
• Develop relationships to promote and market the school in the community.
• Manage allocated resources to support strategic and operational objectives.
• Develop and coordinate staff and student timetables.
• Lead and manage assigned staff, finances, and resources in line with policy.

Skills

Assistant Principal experience

Religious education leadership

Timetabling coordination

Education

QCT teaching registration

Job description

Title Deputy Principal (Strategic Leadership) - Siena Catholic College, SIPPY DOWNS

Brisbane Catholic Education Office – Sippy Downs QLD

21h ago , from 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

Siena Catholic College is a contemporary secondary co-educational systematic school, administered by Brisbane Catholic Education on behalf of the Archdiocese of Brisbane Located at Sippy Downs on Queensland Sunshine Coast, Siena Catholic College strives live the Dominic spirit of Prayer, Study, Community and Service. Explore our school to learn more about us.

Summary

Siena Catholic College, is seeking an experienced Deputy Principal to join the school senior leadership team and make a significant impact providing strategic leadership.

• Location: Siena Catholic College - Sippy Downs (S)
• Work hours:30.00
• Status: Full Time Fixed Term/Variation
• Ad close date: 22nd November, 2026

Please note: This is a substantive 5 year appointment as Assistant Principal (with a further 5 years offered subject to a positive review), with an underlying continuing teaching status.

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, your accountabilities will include but not limited to:

• Review and evaluate internal and external information to inform decision making processes that align with strategic and annual plans.
• Develop relationships that are strategically important and that also promote and market the school in the community.
• Manage allocated resources to support strategic and operational objectives.
• Developing and coordinating the staff and student timetables
• Lead and manage assigned staff, finances, and resources in alignment with legislative requirements, Archdiocesan and BCE policy and procedures.

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.
• Experience in developing and coordinating staff and student timetabling advantageous

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)
• 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.

Please note applications for this position may be considered as they are received, and an appointment made prior to the advertised close date.

Everyone at BCE models and fosters acommitment to the safeguarding of childrenand 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 thecore of our Catholic valuesand we recognise the benefits of a diverse workforce. We encourage and welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply for this position.

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