Acting Deputy Principal - Holy Spirit College, FITZGIBBON

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Summary

Holy Spirit College, Fitzgibbon, is seeking an experienced leader to join the schools senior leadership team as an Acting Deputy Principal to make a significant impact.

- Location: Holy Spirit College - Fitzgibbon (S)
- Start date: January, 2027 (Term 1, 2027 leave cover)
- Work hours: 30.00
- Salary: $153,277 - $164,999 per annum + 12.75% Super (commensurate with experience)
- Status: Full Time Fixed Term
- Ad close date: 15th November, 2026
- Contact: (07) 3375 8*** | ***************@bne.catholic.edu.au

About our school
Holy Spirit College is a Catholic co-educational secondary school located in the rapidly developing suburb of Fitzgibbon in North Brisbane, approximately 15km from Brisbane CBD. The College opened in January 2022 with 96 Year 7 students and will increase by one year level annually until we reach Year 12. The College is master planned for 1080 students.

As a team, we are looking forward to developing further,



the learning and teaching opportunities that will engage our students and build our teaching tools to deliver a dynamic and progressive curriculum. We strive to create an environment that puts the student at the centre and where that student is supported by dedicated staff and tremendous community spirit.

At Holy Spirit College, we offer students the opportunity to participate in many co-curricular activities to help them develop and discover current talents and interests. We welcome staff to bring fresh and exciting ideas to add to the list of activities on offer to our students. Explore our school website to learn more about us.

About the opportunity

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

- building the religious life of the school and a vibrant Catholic identity within the school community;
- growing the engagement, progress, achievement and wellbeing of each student in the school; and
- building a sustainable school community, ensuring stewardship of resources with transparency, accountability and compliance.

In this position, your accountabilities will include but not limited to:

- Review and evaluate internal and external information to inform decision making processes that align with strategic and annual plans.
- Develop relationships that are strategically important and that also promote and market the school in the community.
- Manage allocated resources to support strategic and operational objectives.
- Lead and manage assigned staff,



finances, and resources in alignment with legislative requirements, Archdiocesan and BCE policy and procedures.

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.
- In this position you are required to be Catholic.

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 flexible access to a wide network of gyms, pools and fitness facilities for you and your family.

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📌 Acting Deputy Principal - Holy Spirit College, FITZGIBBON (Brisbane)
🏢 Brisbane Catholic Education Office
📍 Brisbane