Applications are invited for the position of Assistant Principal: Religious Education (APRE) to join the leadership team at MacKillop Catholic Primary School, Mackay. This full-time position, commencing in January ****, offers an opportunity to contribute meaningfully to the spiritual and educational life of the school community.
Position: Assistant Principal: Religious Education
Start date: January ****
Employment Status: Full-Time (5 year Contract)
Salary: $149,764 to $157,118 (pending experience) + *****% superannuation
Applications Close: Sunday, 4 October ****
What we are looking for:
Applications are invited for the position ofAssistant Principal: Religious Education (APRE)to join the leadership team atMacKillop Catholic Primary School, Mackay.
This full-time position, commencing in January ****, offers an opportunity to contribute meaningfully to the spiritual and educational life of the school community.
The successful applicant will have a deep commitment to providing quality Catholic education, participate in the life of the parish, and have appropriate teaching experience, academic qualifications and leadership qualities.
The APRE plays a vital role in supporting the Principal in enhancing the Catholic identity of the school. This includes fostering the religious life of the school, and ensuring the effective teaching of Religion in accordance with the policies and practices of Catholic Education – Diocese of Rockhampton.
For more information, please view the Position Description .
Key Characteristics
Enhancing Catholic Ethos and Identity: Fostering the religious life of the school through Christian witness, active participation in a parish, promotion of Gospel values and the provision of quality religious education.
Leading Teaching and Learning: Ability to develop and implement high quality learning and teaching programs.
Developing self and others: Supporting others and building capacity with a focus on continuous improvement of teaching and learning.
Leading improvement, innovation and change: Aligning strategic goals and initiatives with the vision and mission of the school and School Review and Improvement Processes.




Engaging and working with the community: Ability to foster and develop appropriate relationships with school staff, students, parents, clergy, parishioners and the wider community.

Key leadership qualities and capabilities
We are seeking to appoint a leader who
is a practising Catholic with a sound understanding of, and commitment to Catholic education
can foster a culture of inspirational teaching and learning and lead the development and implementation of school improvement initiatives
has the interpersonal skills to build partnerships within the school, with the parish and with the local community
is willing to provide leadership in areas delegated by the Principal in the APRE duty statement, and can lead in ways that are consistent withthe message of Jesus and the Gospels
Catholic Church teachings, principles and values
Diocesan policies and directives
The Catholic Education Diocese of Rockhampton Charter
Catholic Education Mission and Vision Statements, policies, practices and strategic directions.

About us
MacKillop Catholic Primary School offers families a quality Catholic education in a nurturing, caring community. Small class sizes enable individualised attention from experienced and dedicated teaching staff. MacKillop's well-resourced classrooms, modern facilities and a wide-range of extra-curricular activities ensure students are offered every opportunity to achieve their potential. Meticulously maintained expansive grounds surrounded by natural bushland create an idyllic, spacious environment with room to explore, create, play and learn.
Mandatory Requirements
Relevant tertiary qualifications and the ability to obtain approved Queensland College of Teachers Registration
Australian work rights

Generous incentives are available to successful applicants which include:




Competitive salary range - $149,764 to $157,118 (pending experience)
Superannuation contribution of *****%
Access to salary packaging options to maximise employee perks and salaries (based on eligibility criteria with RemServ)
Access to corporate health discounts with either Bupa or Westfund Health Insurance
Access to Fitness Passport
39 weeks of term time for a school year
Access to free Employee Assistant Program (24-hour counselling service)
Leadership development opportunities
Induction, professional learning programs and Early Career Teacher Support
Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service (portability of Long Service Leave may also be applicable)
Deferred Salary Scheme
Modern facilities and resources

How to apply
Please review our How To Apply Online Guide
Complete the application via our website:

Applications close: Sunday, 4 October ****.
Further information
For a confidential conversation please contact Kellie Jenkinson (Assistant Director: Mission) on ************.
To learn more about Accreditation, please view our Accreditation Information Sheet .
For a confidential conversation or for further information regarding the remuneration package, please contact Employee Support Services ************ or ******

Catholic Education is committed to best practice in student protection policies and procedures and is an equal opportunity employer. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.
# bethedifference
St. Joseph's Catholic School prides itself on its efforts to promote holistic Catholic education for our children. It is a committed Catholic School serving Catholic families especially within St. Joseph's Parish, North Mackay. As part of our evangelical nature non-Catholic families are welcome and accepted within the guidelines of the school's enrolment policy. While St. Joseph's is situated in North Mackay, the school population is drawn from areas throughout the city. Being in a central location the school is in a perfect position for families who work on either side of the Pioneer River.

📌 Assistant Principal: Religious Education (Queensland)
🏢 Catholic Education - Diocese of Rockhampton
📍 Queensland