Assistant Principal

2 days ago

St Joseph's Catholic School Mount Isa, Australia Townsville Catholic Education Full time $149,764 - $157,120 per year


Job No: TCE4436

Commencement Date: 19 January 2025

Location: Mount Isa

Salary Range: $149,764- $157, 120 per annum pending experience

Incentives:  IPRASS and ITAS Allowance

Join the leadership team at  St Joseph's Catholic School Mount Isa, as Assistant Principal – Religious Education (Primary), where your leadership, faith and vision will help shape a caring, inclusive and faith-filled learning community inspired by Gospel values.

In this pivotal role, you'll work closely with the Principal to lead and promote the Catholic identity and mission of the school. You will provide effective professional leadership by developing and nurturing the Catholic tradition and Religious Life of the School, while coordinating the planning, delivery and assessment of Religious Education across all year levels.

As a visible faith leader, you will inspire confidence, enthusiasm and optimism in others - fostering a culture where students are encouraged to live with curiosity, compassion and integrity. You'll build an inclusive and trusting school community, cultivating productive and supportive working relationships with staff, families and parish partners. Drawing on your strong emotional intelligence and reflective practice, you'll be an approachable and effective coach, providing clear guidance, constructive feedback and professional mentorship to help others grow.

The Assistant Principal – Religious Education (APRE) plays an integral role in supporting the Principal to manage the daily operations of the school in line with Catholic Education policies and frameworks. You'll demonstrate a deep commitment to the Catholic faith, serving as both a spiritual and instructional leader who champions quality learning, wellbeing and faith formation.

Why you'll love living and leading in Mount Isa:

Life in Mount Isa offers a rewarding mix of community, career growth and adventure. Surrounded by striking outback landscapes, you'll discover scenic lookouts, hidden swimming holes and easy weekend escapes to national parks. It's a place where your work has impact and your lifestyle comes with space to explore.

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 staff. The organisation is fully committed to child safety and has a zero tolerance to abuse of children or adults-at-risk.

We value your hard work and dedication, and we're proud to offer a range of benefits designed to support you both professionally and personally:

  • Competitive Salary
  • Access to remote area benefits
  • Annual Leave at 17.5% leave loading
  • 12.75% Superannuation employer contribution
  • Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service
  • Salary packaging options 
  • Up to 14 Weeks paid parental leave
  • Deferred Salary Scheme
  • …and a range of other great benefits

How to Apply

Please refer to the Position Description, Catholic School Leadership Framework and the Qualification and Study Expectations for Positions of Senior Leadership document to support your response.



TCEO Strategic Direction

For a confidential conversation please contact Education Consultant Gregory Cameron on

Applications close: at 3pm Monday, 17 November 2025

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