Principal - Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Springsure

Location: Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Springsure (current enrolment approx. 22 students)

TEC Range: $178,754 – $195,559 including 12.75% superannuation

Tenure: Full Time

Commencing: January 2027

Closing Date: Sunday, 2 August 2026 , 5:00pm

This is an exciting leadership opportunity to lead the school community of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Springsure commencing January 2027.

Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Springsure is part of a system of kindergartens, primary schools and colleges operated by Catholic Education in the Diocese of Rockhampton (CEDR) in rural and regional centres from Mackay, south to Bundaberg, and west to Longreach.

In your role as Principal, you will be supported by the staff of the Catholic Education Office in the areas of Teaching and Learning, Catholic Identity, First Nations Education, Inclusive Education, ICT, Finance, Strategy, Business Development, Human Resources and Student Protection.

As Principal at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Springsure, you will report to the Diocesan Director Catholic Education in the Diocese of Rockhampton through the Assistant Director: Schools (Western Region).

Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School is located in Springsure, 334 kilometres west of the city of Rockhampton. Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, a co-educational Catholic school in Springsure, was originally established by the Sisters of Mercy in 1926. During this time, the school was widely known as The Little Flower Convent School or simply the Convent School. However, in the 1960s, the Parish adopted its current title and hence the school became Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School.

The school provides a holistic education for children from Prep to Year Six. A Kindergarten is provided on-site, and a strong educational partnership thrives between the school and the kindergarten, ensuring successful transitions for our youngest learners. The schools services the rural community of Springsure in the Central Highlands of Queensland in which the beef, farming and mining industries flourish. Many parents are graziers, farmers or employed by local businesses. Classes are multi-age, with Pre-Year 2, Years 3/4 and Years 5/6. The school offers a holistic education through the implementation of contemporary Literacy and Numeracy practices, as well as offering a diverse range of specialist subjects including Robotics,



Dance, Music and Drama.

Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School has a wonderful partnership between staff, parents, students and the wider community to help create the foundation of a caring and inclusive culture which supports the growth of every student. The school is proud of the heritage of the Sisters of Mercy and, by being hospitable to and welcoming of all in the community, the school strives to live out the school motto: Honesty, Respect, Care. The school aims to develop a community spirit based on Gospel values in the Catholic tradition and is an integral part of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Catholic Parish.

About the role

As Principal, you will lead a team of teachers and staff dedicated to ensuring students are provided with the very best opportunities to achieve their individual potential in a positive, safe and supportive environment.

The Principal is the lead educator within the school, inspiring students, staff and members of the community to continuously enhance learning and personal growth while seeking to help others deepen their knowledge and experience of the Catholic faith and their encounter with a loving God.

Key leadership qualities and capabilities

- Promotes the Catholic vision in the school's goals, policies, programs and structures
- 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 provide and receive constructive feedback.

We are seeking to appoint a leader who

- 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 ofschool improvement initiatives
- has the interpersonal skills to build partnerships within the school and with the local community
- is willing to provide leadership in the areas of the duty statement




- can lead in ways that are consistent with the message of Jesus and the Gospels and
- Catholic Church teachings, principles and values
- Diocesan policies and directives
- Catholic Education - Diocese of Rockhampton Charter
- Catholic Education Mission and Vision Statements, policies, practices and strategic directions.

What we offer - in addition to a market-competitive salary range, the following incentives apply

- Salary packaging options
- Superannuation of 12.75%
- Relocation
- Professional Renewal Leave
- Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service (portability of Long Service Leave may also be applicable)
- Access to corporate health schemes with either (Bupa or Westfund Health Insurance)
- Access to Fitness Passport
- Professional development and learning opportunities

Mandatory requirements

- Relevant tertiary qualifications
- Current Queensland College of Teachers Registration

Applications close : Sunday, 2 August 2026 5:00pm.

Further information

- For a confidential conversation please contact Mr Michael McCusker (Diocesan Director ).
- Applicants should note that as part of the hiring process a criminal history check and a bankruptcy check will be completed.
- Applications during the shortlisting phase will be kept confidential.

Applications close: Sunday, 2 August 2026 5:00pm.

Catholic Education is committed to best practice in student protection policies and procedures and is an equal opportunity employer.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

About Us

Catholic Education - Diocese of Rockhampton, is a large, dynamic and growing organisation with a currentenrolment of approximately 18,220 students and a staff of approximately 3,400 in Kindergartens, EarlyLearning Centres, Outside School Hours Care Services, 31 Catholic Primary Schools and 8 Catholic Secondary Colleges.Catholic Education in the Diocese of Rockhampton serves communities from Bundaberg in the south to Mackayin the north and west to Longreach.

With a vibrant working environment, we provide excellent benefits for staff including professional andcareer development opportunities that build personal and organisational capability. We celebrate diversityin our workforce, and value the knowledge and skills that a diverse range of employees bring to theworkplace. Our staff are recognised as being central to achieving our mission and we have an emphasis oncaring and supporting teachers in both their vocation in working with students and other aspects of theirlives.

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📌 Principal - Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Springsure
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