XAVIER CATHOLIC COLLEGE, WURRUMIYANGA

FULL TIME | PERMANENT | COMMENCING 20 JANUARY 2026 | SALARY- $ 144,826 P.A PLUS SUPER

The School:

Xavier Catholic College (XCC) is located in the growth town of Wurrumiyanga on Bathurst Island, 80 kilometres north of Darwin. Murrupurtiyanuwu Catholic Primary School (MCPS) and Xavier Catholic College together form the Catholic Education Precinct and provide a Quality Catholic Tiwi Education for students from Pre-School to Year 13.

The position:

The Deputy Principal holds a senior leadership position in a Catholic School. The Deputy Principal is challenged to be a person of faith and vision for Catholic education and have the capacity to communicate this vision to others in the school community. The Deputy Principal works collaboratively with the Principal and other members of the school leadership team to provide strategic and operational leadership in the following areas: Catholic Identity, Leadership, Teaching & Learning, Pastoral Care & Wellbeing, Community and Culture and Finance, Facilities and Resources.

Essential Criteria:

A Catholic who is an active member of a Catholic Eucharistic community.

If circumstances warrant it, we will accept applications from a person of faith who is an active member of their community and is committed to Catholic values and participation in Catholic Worship.

Postgraduate qualifications or undertaking to commence studies in Religious Education, Theology and/or Educational Leadership.

Registration or eligibility for registration with NT Teacher Registration Board.

Working with Children Card (Ochre Card NT).

What we Offer:

Competitive Salary

Relocation Assistance up to $4,500

Funded Professional Development

Employee Assistance Program

Discounted school fees for Catholic Schools

Additional remote school benefits (but not limited to) furnished housing, storage allowance, contribution to power and water, incentive payments, and a return flight to Darwin each Term for nonlocal staff.

This position will involve working with children. The appointment of the successful applicant will be subject to satisfactory employment screening for child-related employment in accordance with legislation.

Full details are outlined in the position description within the job attachments section.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

How to Apply:

DOWNLOAD THE INFORMATION PACK FROM THE APPLICATION LINKS AS PER THE BELOW

For external applicants - click 'APPLY'

For CENT internal employees - click on the below link to complete the application:

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To apply for this position, complete all the sections in the system by providing your resume, one page cover letter, address the essential criteria detailed in the position description and all the supporting documents as outlined in the information pack.

School Website: http://www.xcecnt.catholic.edu.au/

If you require any additional information regarding this position you are welcome to contact Recruitment at (08) 8984 1400.

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

APPLICATIONS CLOSE ON 10 SEPTEMBER 2025