Assistant Principal - Mission, Pastoral Care & Wellbeing

Diocese of Lismore Catholic Schools – Port Macquarie NSW

Diocese of Lismore Catholic Schools Limited

Catholic education in the Diocese of Lismore is a long standing provider of school education on the north coast of New South Wales. 45 Catholic primary and secondary schools, operate in all major urban centres and many smaller towns from Tweed Heads to Laurieton. All Catholic schools seek to provide a comprehensive, quality education in a welcoming and secure environment.

Newman Senior Technical College, Port Macquarie

Assistant Principal – Mission, Pastoral Care & Wellbeing

Position Type: Full-time permanent
Hours / FTE: 1.0 FTE
Commencement date: 28 January 2027
Term of Appointment: Permanent

Overview of school:

Newman Senior Technical College is a senior secondary school for students in Years 11 and 12, with a rich history and tradition of excellence and innovation.The College celebrates 47 years at the forefront of Vocational Education and Training, having been established in 1979 as St Joseph’s Vocational College.

Newman College is a respectful, inclusive, Catholic community, modelled on the values of Christ.

Students have the opportunity to thrive by engaging with a relevant, applied curriculum, in an creative College environment, adapting to the challenges of a changing world.

Overview of role:

Newman Senior Technical College, Port Macquarie serves the evangelising mission of the Catholic Church - to proclaim the good news of Jesus Christ.

In the Diocese of Lismore, Catholic parish schools have responded to historical, religious and cultural contexts for over 150 years and continue to do so today, in this case, serving the community of Port Macquarie and its surrounds. In such a community, the beating heart of Catholic education is a shared fidelity to the mission within the local church.

In this mission the school aims to form and educate the whole person.



This education recognises the innate dignity of the child, made in the image of God. A holistic approach also acknowledges each student’s unique physical, intellectual, emotional and spiritual needs.

Applicants must:

- hold a valid NSW Working with Children Check
- have full accreditation with NSW Educational Standards Authority (NESA)
- be a practising Catholic who witnesses to Catholic beliefs and practices.

Selection Criteria:

- Relevant teaching and postgraduate qualifications at Masters Level or above in Religious Education / Theology / Pastoral Ministry, or willingness to obtain.
- Compliance with the Accreditation to Work Teach and Lead Policy. This includes beginning appropriate study courses regarding teaching Religious Education (Category D) and Leadership (Category E).
- Experience leading and implementing the School and Diocesan Strategic Plans and accountabilities
- Experience in promotion of an effective, engaging and innovative school evangelising community
- Success in building the capacity of teachers for discipleship formation
- Demonstrated ability to contribute to the development of co-responsible leadership
- Demonstrated ability to create and maintain supportive and safe pastoral care learning environments.

Your application should address the criteria above .

Referee Reports are required from shortlisted candidates who have been invited to interview. Please see the instructions and templates below for further information.

Additional information:

- Position Description - Assistant Principal Mission Pastoral Care & Wellbeing
- Referee Instructions
- Referee Report - Parish Priest, Administrator
- Referee Report - Professional

Enquiries: ***********@lism.catholic.edu.au

Applications close: 9.00 am, 24th August 2026

Diocese of Lismore Catholic Schools Limited is committed to creating Child Safe Schools. Child Protection Legislation requires preferred applicants to be subject to employment screening. An Equal Opportunity Employer.

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📌 Assistant Principal - Mission, Pastoral Care & Wellbeing (Port Macquarie)
🏢 Diocese Of Lismore Catholic Schools
📍 Port Macquarie