P-12, dual campus, 1,500+ students

Commence January 2027

Are you seeking:

- the opportunity to lead one of the larger Catholic P–12 Colleges in Queensland, with more than 1,500 students across two dedicated campuses?
- a substantial principalship offering the breadth and complexity of leadership experience that comes with responsibility for the full Prep–Year 12 educational journey?
- the chance to lead a Catholic College with a strong Franciscan heritage, while enjoying the lifestyle and opportunities offered by North Queensland’s major regional city?

About Townsville Catholic Education: Townsville Catholic Education supports 29 schools within the Diocese, located throughout a diverse region of North Queensland, extending west to Mount Isa, south to Proserpine, and north to Ingham.

About St Anthony’s:

St Anthony's Catholic College is part of the system of Catholic schools in the Diocese of Townsville.

Located in Townsville's growing Northern Beaches, the College is a thriving P-12 co-educational College educating more than 1,500 students across dedicated primary and secondary campuses.

Its Franciscan heritage shapes a strong culture of faith, belonging, service and community, alongside a commitment to excellence in learning.

About Townsville, QLD:

Set on the tropical coast of North Queensland,



Townsville is a major regional city of more than 206,000 people and the largest city in regional Queensland outside the state’s south-east. It blends the energy of a thriving regional city with the warmth of a welcoming community. With Magnetic Island and the Great Barrier Reef on its doorstep, Townsville combines the services and opportunities of a major regional centre with an outdoor-focused North Queensland lifestyle.

Position Overview:

This is a substantial leadership opportunity within a large and complex P–12 environment. The Principal will provide coherent whole-of-College leadership while recognising the distinct educational, pastoral and operational needs of the primary and secondary settings.

Conditions of Employment:

- The salary is $225,389 with 17.5% leave loading and salary packaging options.
- 12.75% superannuation employer contribution

Interested?

- If you have substantial and recent leadership experience in Catholic education, please visit traksearch.com to access additional information.
- To express your interest, simply send a resume from this site; from the Trak Search website; or by email to [email protected] quoting ref number TS1594-71
- Enquiries are welcome to Lauren Minter ([0421 364 240](tel:0421 364 240)) or John Chesher ([0417 068 220](tel:0417 068 220)).

Closing Date: Monday 14th September 2026.

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