Assistant Principal Religious Education - St Francis Xavier, GOODNA

Brisbane Catholic Education Office – Springfield QLD

Brisbane Catholic Education (BCE) is a vibrant learning community within the Archdiocese, employing over 12,000 people across a diverse range of positions. As the largest provider of Catholic education in Queensland, BCE is dedicated to delivering high-quality education from Prep to Year 12. Through strong partnerships with parents, governments, and the wider community, BCE fosters social responsibility, self-discipline and Catholic values in all its students. We offer a supportive working culture where care for the individual is an significant part of our ethos. Arrive at work every day to a welcoming and compassionate environment, knowing that you'll be supported to take care of what's important to you. Learn more about Brisbane Catholic Education.

About Brisbane Catholic Education

Brisbane Catholic Education (BCE) is a vibrant learning community within the Archdiocese, employing over 12,000 people across a diverse range of positions. As the largest provider of Catholic education in Queensland, BCE is dedicated to delivering high-quality education from Prep to Year 12. Through strong partnerships with parents, governments, and the wider community, BCE fosters social responsibility, self-discipline and Catholic values in all its students. We offer a supportive working culture where care for the individual is an important part of our ethos. Arrive at work every day to a welcoming and compassionate setting, knowing that you'll be supported to take care of what's important to you. Learn more about Brisbane Catholic Education.

About Our School

St Francis Xavier is a Catholic,



co-educational P-6 school with an enrolment of over 470 students, situated in the City of Ipswich, adjacent to the Ipswich Motorway. The school has been in existence for more than 100 years, having been established in 1910. It is a school which has welcomed children and families from many countries around the world. Over forty nationalities are represented. We are proud of the way that our community blends the best from these cultures to develop and reflect the motto of the school: "Kids Who Care".

At St Francis Xavier School, we pride ourselves on working together as a community for the benefit of our children. We have a strong belief that learning is a lifelong endeavour and that we can all learn from each other. This belief is tightly aligned with our mission statement and with our beliefs and values about teaching and learning. Explore our school website to learn more about us.

Summary

We are seeking a passionate and faith-filled Assistant Principal Religious Education to lead the religious life of the College, nurture its Catholic identity, and inspire excellence in faith formation, teaching, learning, and student wellbeing across the school community.

- Location: St Francis Xavier - Goodna
- Start date: Commencing January, 2027
- Work hours: 30.00
- Salary:



$149,763.00 - $157,120.00 + Super (commensurate with experience)
- Status: Full Time | Fixed-term (Substantive 5 year appointment with a further 5 offered subject to a positive review)
- Permanency will be attached to your underlying Teaching contract
- Ad close date: 29 November, 2026
- Contact: *email_hidden*

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 You Will Be Responsible For

- Leading, promoting and strengthening the Catholic identity of the school by embedding faith, values and mission across school life, learning and community engagement;
- Embedding a culture of inclusion, diversity and belonging that reflects Catholic values and supports the overall well-being of all;
- Fostering a high-performance culture by supporting and inspiring staff through providing professional learning and development opportunities and providing vision, direction and purpose;
- Supporting staff and students in their personal, professional and spiritual growth through formation, theological learning and reflective practice within a Catholic Christian context;
- Leading and managing assigned staff, finances and resources in accordance

📌 Assistant Principal Religious Education (City of Ipswich)
🏢 Brisbane Catholic Education Office
📍 City of Ipswich