Principal

Commencing: 16 January 2027

Employment Type: Full Time, Fixed Term Senior Leadership position (6-year contract)
This position holds a Permanent Substantive Teacher Position within the Cairns Diocese

Salary Range: Paid in accordance as per the Diocese of Cairns, Catholic Education - Principals' Agreement

Closing Date for Applications: 5.00pm, Friday 11 September 2026

Applicants should note that as part of the hiring process, a criminal history check and a bankruptcy check will be completed.

St Joseph's Parish School, Weipa

Located in Weipa, the largest town on the Gulf of Carpentaria coast of the Cape York Peninsula, St Joseph’s Parish School has at its very heart, the values of humility, justice and compassion. Together with engaged and supportive parents, staff create a safe and stimulating learning environment where each child has the opportunity to achieve his or her potential. Joseph is the patron saint of workers, a patronage that has strong relevance for the Weipa community.

As faith leader, the Catholic principal models faith in action, leading the college community to enact a shared vision that focuses on the provision of a world class education, enriched by the lived encounter with the Catholic faith.

About the Role

As faith leader, the Catholic Principal models faith in action, leading the college community to enact a shared vision that focuses on the provision of a world class education, enriched by the lived encounter with the Catholic faith.

For more information about the role please see the following attachments:

Position Description Principal PosD.pdf

Senior Leadership Positions Senior Leadership Positions in Catholic Schools in QLD.pdf

Work Requirements

- Participation in and commitment to the sacramental life of the Church
- Understanding and commitment to education in the Catholic tradition
- Professional qualifications in Education and Religion as per Queensland Catholic Education Commission Position Statement for Senior Leadership Positions in Catholic Schools in Queensland




- Successful teaching experience, including religious education
- Leadership experience:
o Demonstrated ability in religious and educational leadership
o Demonstrated administrative ability
o Demonstrated skills in interpersonal relationships
- Demonstrated ability in curriculum development, including knowledge of contemporary educational issues at state and national levels, with particular reference to Religious Education
- Written and verbal communication skills of a high order
- Demonstrated commitment to the Pastoral Care of members of the school community
- Skills for building community, including facilitation, delegation, and consultation
- Professional qualifications in Education
- Registered or eligible to register with Queensland College of Teachers
- Current driver's license
- A strong demonstrated commitment to the objectives, vision, and ethos of Catholic Education
- Promote child safety at all times

What we offer

- Competitive Salary range: per annum pending experience
- ITAS and IPRASS Allowances
- Annual Leave with 17.5% leave loading
- Access to salary packaging options to maximise your salary
- Modern facilities, equipment and resources
- Access to additional Employer Superannuation Contributions
- Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service (portability of Long Service Leave may also be applicable)
- 14 Weeks’ paid parental leave
- Professional development and renewal
- Access to Employee Assistance Program

To Apply

Select 'Apply Now' to submit your application.

For current employees, apply via the 'Employee Login' tab on the homepage of the Careers website.

Please note applications will only be accepted via the Careers website.

Enquiries

Yvette McGowen
Director School Performance - Primary

P: 07 •••• •700
E: ••••@cns.catholic.edu.au

Intending applicants must be fully committed to creating and maintaining a child-protected organisation.

To understand our commitment and initiatives to truth telling, healing and reconciliation, view our Reconciliation Action Plan

Catholic Education is an equal opportunity employer.

📌 Principal - St Joseph's Parish School, Weipa
🏢 Catholic Education Cairns
📍 Weipa