Acting Deputy Principal - Pastoral and Residential
Townsville Catholic Education
Posted 25 days ago
Position: Acting Deputy Principal - Pastoral and Residential
Salary Range: $148,812-$160,193 pro rata pending experience
Tenure: Full Time, Fixed Term
Commencing Date: 14 July 2025
Closing Date: Monday, 2 June 2025
Columba Catholic College, Charters Towers is a vibrant, affordable P-12 Catholic college catering for the full needs of families and students. Being co-educational, students can find their own special niche for learning and personal growth. The P-12 setting gives students access to a wide range of subjects and opportunities, matched to current and emerging pathways and occupations. Columba Catholic College endeavours to provide deep learning for the mind, a spiritual base for the soul, and an athletic dynamism for the body. Current students, past students, future students and their parents all integrate into the Columba family which incorporates those parts of our history which once were Mount Carmel College, St Mary's College, and St Columba's Primary School of Charters Towers.
About the role
Columba Catholic College, Charters Towers is seeking an experienced and dedicated Acting Deputy Principal - Pastoral and Residential an exciting opportunity exists to join the School Leadership Team. This is a full time, fixed term Deputy Principal - Pastoral and Residential position. This role commences 14 July 2025 through to 12 December 2025.
The purpose of the Acting Deputy Principal Pastoral position is to exercise leadership and assist with management of the school in both day school and residential settings in accordance with Catholic Education policy and in consultation with other personnel as appropriate and with due reference to Catholic Education structures, processes and practices.
The Deputy Principal as a member of the Leadership Team, assists the Principal in the leadership of the college. By negotiation the Deputy Principal, may be expected to assume the delegated role of the Principal in her/his absence.
Key leadership qualities and capabilities
The Acting Deputy Principal - Pastoral will show leadership in the following areas:
Faith and Mission Leadership
Educational Leadership
Staff Leadership
Community Leadership
Strategic Leadership
Mandatory Criteria
Ability to perform the physical requirements of the role in a safe manner
Appropriate Tertiary qualification with registration or eligibility for registration with Queensland College of Teachers
Full accreditation to teach at a Catholic school
Is committed to the Catholic faith, an active member of a Catholic Eucharistic community and is free from any impediment to full acceptance by the church and the school community
Current Driver’s Licence
Ability to travel from time to time within the Catholic Diocese of Townsville.
Desirable Criteria
Masters or other post graduate qualification in Theology, Religious Education or Educational Leadership
Recent leadership experience in a Catholic School with the ability to lead the drive for educational excellence
Can show evidence of educational, pastoral, theological and managerial aspects of school leadership.
What we offer
Competitive salary range
Annual Leave at 17.5% leave loading
Salary packaging options
Modern facilities, equipment and resources
Superannuation up to 12.75% employer contribution (in a co-contribution arrangement)
Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service
Up to 14 Weeks’ paid parental leave
Deferred Salary Scheme
Corporate health insurance
Induction, professional development and learning opportunities
Wellbeing programs and initiatives
How to apply
Click on the link to apply via the Careers page.
About Townsville Catholic Education
Our mission is to provide services to our Catholic school communities which support them in achieving quality outcomes for students and in promoting the ongoing development of Catholic Education. We offer excitement, challenges, an amazing community and a professional, supportive environment. With a network of 29 schools and more than 2,500 staff throughout the Diocese, the Townsville Catholic Diocese offers a diverse range of opportunities.
Under the direction of Bishop Tim Harris, Bishop of the Diocese of Townsville, and organisational leadership of our Executive Director, Jacqui Francis, the Townsville Catholic Education Office (TCEO), a team of more than 70 people, support our schools in various areas of speciality. These include religious education, curriculum, ICT, Indigenous education, counselling, speech pathology, hearing and vision impairment, early years education, employment services, finance, planning and development and marketing.
The Diocese of Townsville covers an area that extends from Proserpine in the south through to Ingham in the north, and also extends west to the Northern Territory border. This includes the major commercial centres of Townsville and Mount Isa and several rural and remote communities including Palm Island.
Whether it be coastal cities and towns, outback communities or a tropical island, Townsville Catholic Education is looking for the best and brightest talent to join our team.
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