Deputy Principal - Catherine McAuley College
Catholic Diocese of Rockhampton
- Mackay, QLD
- $153,275-165,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
Start date: January 2026
Employment Status: Full-Time (5 year Contract)
Salary: $153,275 - $165,000 (pending experience) + 12.75% super
Applications Close: Monday, 8 September 2025What we are looking for:Applications are now open for Deputy Principal to join the leadership team of Catherine McAuley College, Mackay, commencing January 2026. This is an exciting new leadership opportunity for applicants demonstrating deep commitment to Catholic education, who actively participate in the faith life of their parish, and who have strong teaching experience, academic qualifications and leadership qualities.The Deputy Principal role is to provide general leadership in support of the Principal in the achievement of the acknowledged mission and goals of the school community and areas delegated by the Principal as designated in the Deputy’s duty statement. The Deputy Principal may act in place of the Principal during periods of Principal’s absence. The Deputy Principal's primary role is to assist the Principal in ensuring suitably qualified staff are sourced for the College and for the welfare, well-being and professional support of the College staff.We are seeking a faith inspired professional educator with vision, energy and a demonstrated commitment to the welfare of students.For more information, please view the .This is a full-time position commencing from 19 January 2026.Key leadership qualities and capabilitiesTo exercise leadership in the holistic development of the young people within the College as part of the Leadership team.
- Efficient organisation of routine College operation
- Development of and active participation in the Catholic Ethos of the College
- Progressive development of contemporary curriculum structures and best practice teaching and learning
- Participation in and organisational contribution to whole staff professional growth
- Active involvement in the faith formation of the staff and Religious education curriculum for the students
- Visible involvement in the College co-curricular life and community participation initiatives
- Demonstrated ability to lead high performing collaborative teams
- is a practising Catholic with a sound understanding of, and commitment to Catholic education
- has experience of successful leadership in Catholic education
- can foster a culture of inspirational teaching and learning and lead the development and implementation of school improvement initiatives
- has the interpersonal skills to build partnerships within the school and with the local community
- is willing to provide leadership in areas delegated by the Principal in the Deputy Principal duty statement, and
- can lead in ways that are consistent with the message of Jesus and the Gospels
- Catholic church teachings, principles and values
- Diocesan policies and directives
- The Catholic Education Diocese of Rockhampton Charter
- Catholic Education Mission and Vision Statements, policies, practices and strategic directions.
- Relevant tertiary qualifications and the ability to obtain approved Queensland College of Teachers Registration
- Australian work rights
- Competitive salary range - $153,275 - $165,000 (pending experience)
- Superannuation contribution of 12.75%
- Access to salary packaging options to maximise employee benefits and salaries (based on eligibility criteria with RemServ)
- Access to corporate health discounts with either Bupa or Westfund Health Insurance
- Access to Fitness Passport
- 39 weeks of term time for a school year
- Access to free Employee Assistant Program (24-hour counselling service)
- Leadership development opportunities
- Induction and professional learning programs
- Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service (portability of Long Service Leave may also be applicable)
- Deferred Salary Scheme
- Modern facilities and resources
- Complete the application questions below
- Upload a Cover Letter (addressed to the Diocesan Director, Mr Michael McCusker) and Current Resume
- Upload supporting documentation (i.e., QCT Registration, marriage certificate, court order, change of name certificate, Birth Certificate, Passport or Visa (if applicable), Teaching statements of service (if applicable), Statements of Competencies/Qualifications/Academic transcripts, Accreditation to Teach documentation).
- Applicants must read, understand and accept, as an explicit term of contract, the requirements of the
as well as policies. * Upload a written response with reference to the Key Characteristics (Professional Practices) as outlined in the
and to support your response.Applications close: Monday, 8 September 2025.Further information
- For a confidential conversation please contact Mr David Paul, Assistant Director: Schools - Northern Region, on 07 4994 8000.
- To learn more about Accreditation, please view our