Principal - Assisi Catholic College, UPPER COOMERA

Brisbane Catholic Education Office – Coomera QLD

About Brisbane Education
Brisbane Catholic Education (BCE) is a vibrant learning community within the Archdiocese, employing over 12,000 people across a diverse range of positions. As the largest provider of Catholic education in Queensland, BCE is dedicated to delivering high-quality education from Prep to Year 12. Through strong partnerships with parents, governments, and the wider community, BCE fosters social responsibility, self-discipline and Catholic values in all its students. We offer a supportive working culture where care for the individual is an important part of our ethos. Arrive at work every day to a welcoming and compassionate environment, knowing that you'll be supported to take care of what's important to you. Learn more about Brisbane Catholic Education.

About our school
Assisi Catholic College is a beautifully designed P‑12 Brisbane Catholic Education co‑educational school, with an enrolment of approximately 1,520 students. Our college is dedicated to fostering a vibrant, inclusive, and faith‑filled learning environment where every student is empowered to achieve their full potential. We seek passionate and professional staff members who are independent, flexible, creative, and energised by the challenges of teaching in a contemporary educational setting.

Our outstanding facilities and innovative models of schooling support personalised, teacher‑guided independent learning, community‑based programs, adaptable spaces, and innovative learning technologies in a 1:1 environment.

At Assisi, we believe in holistic education, nurturing not only academic excellence but also the spiritual, physical, emotional, and social development of our students. Our commitment to creating a culture of collaboration, innovation, and community is evident in our everyday practices and interactions.

The College offers four phases of learning: Early Years (Prep‑Year 3), Junior Years (Years 4‑6), Middle Years (Years 7‑9), and Senior Years (Years 10‑12). As an authentic P‑12 institution, Assisi Catholic College is characterised by continuity and connection across all learning phases and activities. Our leadership approach is guided by servant leadership principles,



prioritising the needs of our students and staff. We are committed to continuous improvement and professional growth to provide the best possible educational experience.

Guided by our patrons, St Francis and St Clare, the College is deeply committed to the Gospel values of peace, love, truth, social justice, and ecology. Our commitment to environmental sustainability is reflected in our campus design and various energy‑efficient practices. Our motto, "Peace through Justice," encapsulates our core values.

If you share our passion for education and dedication to student growth and well‑being, we encourage you to explore opportunities to join our professional and supportive team. Explore our school website to learn more about us.

Summary

Assisi Catholic College is a vibrant P‑12 co‑educational Catholic College based in Upper Coomera, a growing northern Gold Coast community known for its family focus, strong local connections and convenient access to Brisbane and the broader Gold Coast. Assisi offers an inclusive, future‑focused environment where learning, wellbeing, faith and belonging are deeply connected.

This is an exciting opportunity to lead our thriving, faith‑filled community, where academic excellence and service create a brighter future where students are encouraged to discover their gifts, grow with confidence, taking ownership of their destiny to "Shape Your Tomorrow".

- Status: Full-time | Full Time Fixed Term/Variation
- Salary: $231,008.00 - $241,850.00 + Super + Relocation Incentives (base on eligibility)
- Ad close date: 28th August 2026
- Contact: **********@bne.catholic.edu.au

About the opportunity

Brisbane Catholic Education (BCE) invites applications for this School Senior Leadership position with the capability to:

- lead the religious life of the school and build a vibrant Catholic identity within the school community;
- grow the engagement, progress,



achievement and wellbeing of each student in the school; and
- build a sustainable school community, ensuring stewardship of resources with transparency, accountability and compliance.

In this position you will be responsible for:

- providing faith-filled leadership that strengthens the Catholic identity, mission and religious life of the College;
- leading high‑quality teaching, learning and wellbeing practices that support student engagement, achievement and holistic growth;
- building a collaborative, sustainable and inclusive school community through effective staff leadership, strategic planning, stewardship and governance

About you

To be successful in this position you will bring relevant contemporary skills and experience including:

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

Eligibility and Safeguarding requirements:

- Eligibility to work in Australia for the duration of the appointment
- Current registration with Queensland College of Teachers (QCT)
- For this position you are required to be Catholic (or a faith partner of one of our ecumenical schools).

Why choose BCE

Join us and be part of the largest Catholic Diocese in Queensland, nurturing your personal and professional development goals. As a valued member of our organisation, enjoy these and other rewards :

- Opportunities for career advancement and professional development
- Competitive remuneration and flexible work arrangements (position dependent)
- Access to targeted AI tools and training with a focus on innovation and strong ethical standards. Learn more here: The Rome Call for AI Ethics and Microsoft Australia News Centre
- Salary packaging and salary‑sacrificing options
- Active staff social club and wellness programs
- Personal support for our employees and families through the Employee Assistance Program.
- Fitness Passport access- discounted membership giving you versatile access to a wide network of gyms, pools and fitness facilities for you and your family.

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📌 Principal - Assisi Catholic College, UPPER COOMERA (City of Gold Coast)
🏢 Brisbane Catholic Education Office
📍 City of Gold Coast