
Deputy Principal- Primary
Townsville Catholic Education
Posted 4 days ago
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 Deputy Principal - Primary to join the College Leadership Team. This role is a Full Time, 5 Year Fixed Term contract commencing Term 1, 2026.
The purpose of the Deputy Principal – Primary is to exercise leadership and assist with management of the College 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.
Leadership presence is described as being present to the college community as an entity and as an individual. The presence of leadership of the Deputy Principal – Mission and Culture will be enacted through a variety of dynamics including: being physically present, being emotionally present, being spiritually present and being nurturing of the ethos and the story.
Townsville Catholic Education 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.
Key leadership qualities and capabilities
Promotes the Catholic vision in the school's goals, policies, programs and structures
Demonstrates a commitment to the Catholic faith
Displays confidence, curiosity, enthusiasm and optimism
Displays emotional intelligence in working with individuals and groups
Builds an inclusive, trusting community and cultivates productive working relationships
Is an effective coach, able to respond clearly able to provide and receive constructive feedback
What we offer
An attractive remuneration package including:
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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