About the Role

The Assistant Principal – Students provides strategic and operational leadership in student formation, wellbeing and pastoral care. This role enables student learning and flourishing by fostering a strong Catholic identity, promoting a protected and inclusive learning workplace, and supporting staff to enact high‑quality pastoral and relational practices.

In collaboration with the head of campus and the Campus Leadership Team (CLT), the Assistant Principal cultivates a culture of encounter, inclusion and excellence consistent with Brisbane Catholic Education’s mission to teach, challenge and transform.

At Southern Cross Catholic College this role is exercised within the Lasallian tradition, promoting the College’s charism and values across all aspects of student life.

Job Details

- Location: SCCC Secondary - Scarborough Campus
- Start date: January 2027
- Status: Full-time Fixed Term/Variation (5 year appointment with a further 5 years offered pending a positive review)
- Salary: $149,763 – $157,120 per annum + 12.5% Super
- Ad close date: 9th August 2026
- Contact: Conor Finn | |

About Our School

Southern Cross Catholic College is a Prep to Year 12 school offering families a co‑educational pathway to lifelong learning. The College was founded in 1995 following the amalgamation of Catholic primary and secondary schools in the Moreton Bay Region. The multi‑campus College operates as the principal Catholic College on the Redcliffe peninsula, with campuses in Scarborough, Kippa Ring and Woody Point and a fourth campus in Scarborough for middle and senior years (Year 7‑12).

About the Opportunity





Brisbane Catholic Education invites applications for this School Senior Leadership position capable of supporting the Principal in building the religious life of the school, growing student engagement and wellbeing, and ensuring a sustainable community through transparent stewardship of resources.

- Building a vibrant Catholic identity within the school community
- Growing student engagement, progress, achievement and wellbeing
- Building a sustainable school community with transparent stewardship of resources

Responsibilities

- Lead the development, implementation and evaluation of a coherent Formation and Wellbeing Framework aligned with BCE priorities and the College context.
- Provide strategic leadership for student wellbeing, behaviour and engagement across the secondary campus, ensuring a proactive, inclusive and evidence‑informed approach.
- Lead a culture of safeguarding where the protection and wellbeing of students is understood as the responsibility of all staff.
- Work collaboratively as a member of the Campus Leadership Team to align vision, strategy and operational priorities with BCE expectations.
- Develop and sustain strong partnerships with parents and caregivers as active partners in student learning and wellbeing.
- Lead the development and implementation of student leadership structures and opportunities across the secondary campus.




- Collaborate with the Assistant Principal – Curriculum and curriculum leaders to ensure strong alignment between student wellbeing and improved learning outcomes.
- Ensure all student wellbeing, behaviour and pastoral care policies align with BCE frameworks and legislative requirements.

About You

- Experience as an Assistant Principal, Assistant Principal Religious Education, Deputy Principal, Head of Campus or Principal, or equivalent senior role providing support and leadership to Catholic schools.
- Experience in teaching and leading the teaching of religious education.

Eligibility and Safeguarding

- Eligibility to work in Australia for the duration of the appointment.
- Current registration with Queensland College of Teachers (QCT).
- Required to be Catholic or a faith partner of one of the ecumenical schools.

Equity and Inclusion

Equity and inclusion are at the core of our Catholic values and we recognise the benefits of a diverse workforce. Candidates from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Benefits

- Opportunities for career advancement and professional development
- Competitive remuneration with flexible work arrangements (position dependent)
- Salary packaging and salary‑sacrificing options
- Active staff social club and wellness programs
- Access to employee assistance and personal support for families
- Fitness Passport access to a network of gyms, pools and fitness facilities for staff and families.

Safeguarding Statement

Everyone at BCE fosters a commitment to safeguarding children and promotes a culture where student protection is the responsibility of all. The Archdiocese of Brisbane has standards of conduct for workers to maintain a safe and healthy environment for children, and BCE is fully committed to child safety with a zero tolerance policy for abuse.

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📌 Assistant Principal (Students) - Southern Cross Catholic College, SCARBOROUGH (Stirling)
🏢 Brisbane Catholic Education
📍 Stirling