Diocese of Toowoomba Catholic Schools – Brisbane QLD

St Patrick’s Primary School | Mitchell | P-6

Permanent | Full time | Commencing 1 January 2027

Principal Level 1 | $180,038 – $188,494 per year plus super & benefits

Applications close Sunday, 9 August 2026

Toowoomba Catholic Schools (TCS) is a highly regarded, progressive system of 33 schools located in Toowoomba, the Darling Downs and South-West Queensland. With a vision of enabling full and flourishing lives, our focus is on progress through innovation. With the highest rate of enrolment growth in Queensland Catholic schools and enviable student achievement in academic, sporting and cultural pursuits, we have much to offer families, students and staff alike.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a relational, resourceful and innovative educational leader who is actively engaged in the teaching and learning in classrooms and has a desire to bring the message of Jesus alive for the community through the Mercy lens.

This role will see you inspire our mission of believing in and creating a better world with high-quality and inclusive education for all students.

In this rewarding role, you will nurture and maintain strong relationships with all stakeholders, the parish and broader community. This role will see you actively engage in school and local community events and celebrations. As a strategic and operational leader, you will ensure responsible stewardship of financial and capital resources.

You will be part of a Principal group of system leaders who contribute to the development of system-wide priorities.





Further details can be obtained from the Role Description and the TCS Leadership Framework.

Please note, this role attracts Financial Perks.

About You

- This is an ideal opportunity for an early career Principal, looking to make a meaningful impact on the school community.
- Demonstrated success in leading teaching, learning and inclusive education.
- Experience in effectively leading an integrated approach to student engagement, wellbeing, behaviour and academics.
- Evidenced ability to manage multiple roles and responsibilities across the education context.
- Experience in leading and motivating a team to provide equitable access to contemporary, high-quality education and service to a small rural school community.
- An active member of a Catholic Eucharistic community.
- Working towards or completion of postgraduate qualifications in Religious Education, Educational Leadership or Theology.
- Hold or be eligible to hold registration as a teacher in Queensland.
- Willingness to travel and work flexible hours when needed.

About the school

St Patrick’s Primary School is a vibrant, rural school that offers a high quality, inclusive and caring Catholic education for all children in a multi-age setting.



The staff are passionate about their own learning and take collective responsibility for ensuring the quality of teaching across the school so that all are successful. This dynamic learning community welcomes all families as partners in educating the children and is enriched by Indigenous connections to the local Gunggari people. With the motto of ‘Caring makes the difference’, St Patrick’s provides a supportive and nurturing environment for all. Find out more about the school on Facebook.

The community you will be joining

Working at St Patrick’s Primary School means becoming part of a vibrant rural community with a strong spirit. Here, opportunities abound in a beautiful and welcoming outback environment. Give yourself the chance to live and enjoy life at a leisurely pace. Soak up the outback setting, gaze at the millions of stars lighting the night sky and take in sunsets that will simply take your breath away.

Located less than an hour’s drive from Roma, Mitchell offers a range of opportunities and activities that make it a wonderful place to live. From local markets and community events to outdoor adventures and historical sites, there’s always something to explore.

Live outside Mitchell? We encourage you to visit the Maranoa Regional Council website to discover what living in Mitchell has to offer.

Employment will be in accordance with the Toowoomba Catholic Schools Principals Agreement 2024 - 2028 | Fair Work Commission with references to Catholic Employers Single Enterprise Collective Agreement – Diocesan Schools of Queensland 2023-2026.

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📌 Principal (Queensland)
🏢 Diocese of Toowoomba Catholic Schools
📍 Queensland