Senior Leadership role, Full Time, Fixed Term 5 years (+5), starting January 2026

All Boys Independent Catholic Secondary School – EREA Network

Assistant Principal Level $149,763 - $157,119 + Super

About the role

In this position you will be an integral part of our College Leadership Team. You will share responsibility for the leadership of the school’s vision, mission and strategic priorities and contribute to the life and good management of the school. You will be delegated responsibility for the co-ordination and supervision of the day-to-day academic operations of the College.

You will work collaboratively with the College Information Technology Team to gather and analyse data on a range of indicators to enhance school performance throughout the college, along with the curriculum leadership of a Director of Teaching and Learning, Academic Deans, Faculty Leaders and administration support.

More broadly, you will support the goals of the College Strategic Plan to pursue enhanced outcomes for all members of the College community.

About the contract

The position is fixed term (5 years + 5), full time. This position is a timetabled teaching role of up to two lines.

About you

To be considered for this role you will need:

- Valid working rights within Australia.
- Be committed to the goals, ethos and mission of the College as a Catholic school in the Edmund Rice Tradition and be willing to support and participate in the prayer, liturgy and sacramental life of the Church in the school community.
- A strong demonstrated commitment to the objectives, vision and ethos of Ignatius Park College.




- Appropriate Tertiary qualifications in Education and a current registration with the Queensland College of Teachers.
- Willingness to achieve Accreditation to Teach in a Catholic School or Accreditation to Teach Religion in a Catholic School (Teachers of Religious Education).
- Additional qualifications in educational leadership (highly desirable).
- Demonstrated teaching and leadership experience within a school environment.
- Willingness to support the co-curricular program.
- Solid people management skills and the ability to build and direct a team of colleagues.
- A demonstrated ability to gather, process and analyse educational, business and other performance data to inform school improvement and decision making.
- The ability to construct, implement and maintain the College timetable using Timetabling Solutions integrated with TASS (The Alpha School System).
- The ability to work in a busy school environment, adapting the daily routine and applying resources to meet variations in the College calendar.
- Outstanding professionalism and the ability to inspire others to a shared vision and ambition for their teams and the wider College.

About our Organisation

Ignatius Park College is an all-boys Independent Catholic secondary school located in Townsville, North Queensland catering for approximately 950 boys from Years 7-12.



The College is a member of the Edmund Rice Education Australia (EREA) network of more than 55 schools across Australia. Ignatius Park College has a tradition of academic, cultural, sporting, spiritual and personal excellence by providing the highest standards of staff, facilities and opportunities for students in a caring Christian environment. Further information on the College can be found on our website: https://www.ipc.qld.edu.au/.

What we offer

Ignatius Park College have access to a range of employee benefits including:

- Competitive salary structure
- Annual Leave with 17.5% leave loading
- Access to salary packaging options to maximise employee benefits and salary
- Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service (portability of Leave)
- 14 weeks paid parental leave
- 10 days paid spousal leave
- Discounted IPC school fees
- Wellbeing projects and recognition of loyalty and service
- Access to staff health initiatives including pool and gym access
- Travel opportunities through our sporting tours and immersions
- Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Borrowing rights and newspaper access through our well-equipped College Resource Centre
- Involvement in co-curricular activities
- Faith Formation

Edmund Rice Education Australia is committed to ensuring the safety, wellbeing and dignity of all children and young people.

Note for Recruitment Agencies: This role is being managed by Ignatius Park College and we will not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from Recruitment Agencies. Ignatius Park College is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

📌 Director of Curriculum (Townsville)
🏢 Ignatius Park College
📍 Townsville