
Assistant Principal - Religious Education
Townsville Catholic Education
Posted 13 days ago
osition: Assistant Principal - Religious Education (Primary)
Location: St Joseph's Catholic School, Cloncurry
Salary Range: $86,600-124,725 + $9,458 Senior Leadership Allowance + Super + Allowances
Incentives: IPRASS and ITAS Allowance
Tenure: Full Time, 5 Year Fixed Term Contract
Commencing Date: Monday, 19 January 2026
Closing Date: Monday, 20 October 2025 unless filled prior
St Joseph's Catholic School, Cloncurry offers a high quality curriculum and schooling experience for students from Prep to year 9. The school prides itself on a friendly and supportive environment which has a unique sense of community where parents, staff and students’ value and respect each other.
Located just 120km east of Mount Isa, Cloncurry is a community that celebrates outback life. As a Townsville Catholic Education (TCE) teacher, you will be eligible for our Incentive Payments Remote Area Staff Scheme (IPRASS). Teaching in rural and remote locations is a rewarding experience that can take you places.
About the role
St Joseph's Catholic School is seeking an experienced and dedicated Assistant Principal - Religious Education. This position is a permanent teaching role with a Full Time, 5 Year Fixed Term appointment to the Assistant Principal - Religious Education position.
The Assistant Principal - Religious Education (APRE) provides effective professional leadership by developing and nurturing the Catholic tradition and Religious Life of the School and the coordination of Religious Education.
Please note that if the preferred candidate is currently on EPT, that when in a Senior Leadership role such as this, EPT is not available and the salary will be P8 plus the allowances.
The purpose of the APRE is to exercise leadership and assist with the management of the school in accordance with Catholic Education policies and in consultation with other personnel as appropriate and with due reference to Catholic Education structures, processes and practices. The APRE is responsible for the supervision of those areas as delegated by the Principal and as designated in his/her duty statement which should be reviewed annually.
Key leadership qualities and capabilities
Promotes the Catholic vision in the school's goals, policies, programs and structures
Baptised Catholic who demonstrates a commitment to the Catholic faith both at school and in parish
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 and provide and receive constructive feedback.
What we offer
An attractive remuneration package including:
Competitive salary range
Benefits of working remotely
Vacation Travel Allowance
Living & Accommodation Allowance
Relocation Assistance
Wellbeing Allowance
IPRASS financial bonus for teachers who work in our more isolated schools
Annual Leave with 17.5% leave loading
Access to salary packaging options to maximise employee benefits and salary
Modern facilities, equipment and resources
12.75% Employer Superannuation Contribution
Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service (portability of Long Service Leave may also be applicable)
14 Weeks’ paid parental leave
Deferred Salary Scheme
Access to corporate health schemes
Induction processes, professional learning programs and Early Career Teacher Support
Access to Employee Assistance Program
Leadership development opportunities
Firm lifelong teacher networks
Wellbeing programs and initiatives
Our Organisation
Townsville Catholic Education provides a supportive, flexible working environment where care for the individual is an important part of our ethos. We employ motivated people who want to work together to produce excellent outcomes for our students. Our staff are recognised as being central to achieving our mission.
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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