Position: Assistant Principal: Mission

Start date: 18 January 2027

Employment Status: Full-Time (5 year Contract)

Salary: $149,764 - $157,118 (pending experience) + 12.75% super

Applications close: Monday, 23 November 2026

What We Are Looking For

Applications are invited for the position of Assistant Principal: Mission (APM) to join the leadership team at Emmaus College, Rockhampton.

This full-time position, commencing January 2027, 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 based on your faith, participate in the life of the parish, as well as have appropriate teaching experience, academic qualifications and leadership qualities.

The Assistant Principal: Mission focuses on providing leadership in religious education including the religious life of the school, according to Catholic Education - Diocese of Rockhampton policies and procedures.

We are seeking a faith inspired professional educator with vision, energy and a demonstrated commitment to the welfare of students.

For more information, please view the Position Description.

Key Leadership Qualities And Capabilities

- 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 and with the local community
- is willing to provide leadership in areas delegated by the Principal in the APM duty statement, and can lead in ways that are consistent with
- the 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.





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.

About Us

Emmaus College is a co-educational Catholic College in the heart of Rockhampton. The College offers a tailored journey designed to support students at pivotal points in their young lives. The separate Middle School and Senior School campuses provide extensive facilities and create learning environments designed to nurture and empower the students that they serve.

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 - $157,118 (pending experience)
- Superannuation contribution of 12.75%
- Access to salary packaging options to maximise employee advantages 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 <

📌 Assistant Principal: Mission (Rockhampton Regional)
🏢 Catholic Education - Diocese of Rockhampton
📍 Rockhampton Regional