Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Full TimeApplications Close: 1 December 2026

Mac Killop Catholic College in Johnston (Palmerston, NT) is seeking a Deputy Principal to join their senior leadership team. Full-time role supporting school operations, Catholic culture, curriculum, staff development, and pastoral care.

The School:

Mac Killop Catholic College sits in the growing community of Johnston, in the heart of Palmerston, Northern Territory. Established in 2012 and named in honor of Saint Mary Mac Killop, we live out her charism of faith, service and social justice every day, creating a supportive, inclusive learning environment where students and staff are known, valued and encouraged to flourish.

The Position:

Join our leadership team as Deputy Principal, a senior leadership role at the heart of our Catholic school community. We are looking for a person of faith and vision for Catholic education, who models Catholic values and champions the mission of the College.

Working closely with the Principal, you will provide leadership across the school, supporting effective operations, curriculum delivery, staff development, and pastoral care, including clear behavior expectations, built on strong relationships across our school community.

- Salary of $171,233 + super (increasing to $178,596 from March 2027)
- Relocation assistance up to $4,000
- Six weeks' annual leave plus additional leave entitlements
- Salary packaging and novated leasing to maximize your income potential
- Employee rewards program offering discounts at over 450 well-known retailers
- Discounted school fees for children attending Catholic schools
- Funded annual career development opportunities.
- Join a supportive, collaborative community across Catholic Education NT

Key Responsibilities

As Deputy Principal, you will:

- Lead and nurture a strong Catholic culture across the school community




- Promote student wellbeing and a positive staff culture through effective pastoral care
- Build strong, genuine relationships with families, the parish and the wider community
- Support the day-to-day running of the school, including deputizing for the Principal as required
- Lead and support curriculum planning, implementation and student assessment in line with the School Improvement Plan
- Inspire and support staff growth through development of relevant professional development opportunities.

We are looking for a Deputy Principal who:

- Is committed to Catholic education, is a practicing catholic and part of a Eucharistic community.
- Has strong Catholic leadership experience, with a demonstrated ability to embed faith and values across school life.
- Holds postgraduate qualifications (or is undertaking studies) in Religious Education, Theology, or Educational Leadership.
- Is an experienced school leader with proven capacity to drive teaching, learning, and school improvement.
- Demonstrates strong pastoral care and staff development skills.
- Communicates effectively and has high-level organizational and administrative ability.
- Is eligible for NT teacher registration and holds (or can obtain) a Working with Children Clearance (Ochre Card).

Affiliation: Catholic

Teaching Level: Secondary

Gender: Coed

750 Students

60 Teaching Staff

47 Non-Teaching Staff

Single School

Offers VET

Here at Mac Killop Catholic College we serve our local community through high quality Catholic education with a student-centred approach. We focus on preparing young men and women to take their place in society and Lead with Courage, continuing the work and emulating the values of our namesake and Australia’s first Saint, Saint Mary of the Cross Mac Killop. We provide the very best of secondary co-educational learning environments, valuing diversity, inclusiveness, and equality.

📌 Deputy Principal (Northern Territory)
🏢 MacKillop Catholic College Johnston
📍 Northern Territory