Principal, St Mary's Catholic Primary School

Job No: CER1352
Location: North Rockhampton

Position:            Principal

Location:           St Mary's Catholic Primary School, North Rockhampton (current enrolment approx. 353 students)
TEC Range:       $202,301 – $221,024 (including OSHC Allowance) including 12.75% superannuation
Tenure:               Full Time
Commencing:    19 January 2026
Closing Date:     Friday, 6 June 2025 5:00pm

 

This is an exciting leadership opportunity to lead the school community of St Mary’s Catholic Primary School, North Rockhampton commencing January 2026.

 

St Mary’s Catholic Primary School, North Rockhampton is part of a system of kindergartens, primary schools and colleges operated by Catholic Education in the Diocese of Rockhampton (CEDR) in rural and regional centres from Mackay, south to Bundaberg, and west to Longreach.

 

In your role as Principal, you will be supported by the staff of the Catholic Education Office in the areas of Teaching and Learning, Catholic Identity, Indigenous Education, ICT, Finance, Strategy, Business Development, Human Resources and Student Protection.

 

As Principal at St Mary’s Catholic Primary School, North Rockhampton, you will report to the Diocesan Director Catholic Education in the Diocese of Rockhampton through the Assistant Director: Schools (Rockhampton Region).

 

St Mary's Catholic Primary School is located on the northside of Rockhampton. It provides a holistic and authentic Catholic education for approximately 353 students from Prep to Year 6 in a two-stream arrangement and provides programs for Outside School Hours and Vacation Care. St Mary's Catholic Primary School was founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1900 and maintains a strong and proud connection with the founding order.

 

An essential aspect of student learning development at St Mary's Catholic Primary School is the relationship between school and home, and parental support and participation is welcomed. The school has a wonderful community atmosphere that is very welcoming of new families. 
 
The school motto, 'To Love and Serve' is based on the Mercy charism and provides a living example of how interactions occur with each other as positive relationships are built, promoting school and family partnerships, and ensuring close ties with parishioners. St Mary's Catholic Primary School take pride in academic, cultural and sporting excellence as well as the continuous and progressive learning achievements of students. 

 

About the role

As Principal, you will lead a team of teachers and staff dedicated to ensuring students are provided with the very best opportunities to achieve their individual potential in a positive, safe and supportive environment.
 
The Principal is the leading educator within the school, inspiring students, staff and members of the community to continuously enhance learning and personal growth while seeking to help others deepen their knowledge and experience of the Catholic faith and their encounter with a loving God.
 

Key leadership qualities and capabilities

  • Promotes the Catholic vision in the school's goals, policies, programs and structures
  • Displays confidence, curiosity, enthusiasm and optimism
  • Displays emotional intelligence in working with individuals and groups
  • Builds an inclusive, trusting community and cultivates productive working relationships
  • Is an effective coach able to provide and receive constructive feedback.

 

We are seeking to appoint a leader who

  • is a practising Catholic with a sound understanding of, and commitment to, Catholic education
  • has experience of successful leadership in 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 the areas of the duty statement
  • can lead in ways that are consistent with the message of Jesus and the Gospels and
    • Catholic Church teachings, principles and values
    • Diocesan policies and directives
    • Catholic Education - Diocese of Rockhampton Charter
    • Catholic Education Mission and Vision Statements, policies, practices and strategic directions.

 

What we offer - in addition to a competitive salary range, the following incentives apply

  • Salary packaging options
  • Superannuation of 12.75%
  • Relocation
  • Professional Renewal Leave
  • Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service (portability of Long Service Leave may also be applicable)
  • Access to corporate health schemes with either (Bupa or Westfund Health Insurance)
  • Access to Fitness Passport
  • Professional development and learning opportunities

 

Mandatory requirements

  • Relevant tertiary qualifications
  • Current Queensland College of Teachers Registration
  • Australian work rights

 

How to apply

  1. Please complete the application form below.
  2. Upload a current resume and supporting documentation (inclusive of three referees (your current Principal/Line Manager, a professional referee and your Parish Priest)). Please note, if you are applying as an internal applicant and your current principal or referees will form part of the panel, please provide an alternate referee.
  3. Applicants must read, understand and accept, as an explicit term of contract, the requirements of the Statement of Principles for employment in Catholic Schools.
  4. Upload a covering letter (addressed to the Diocesan Director, Catholic Education – Diocese of Rockhampton, Mr Michael McCusker).
  5. In no more than 2 A4 pages, address the key criteria below and provide clear evidence of your demonstrated ability to lead a school in the following key leadership areas:
    • Enhancing Catholic ethos and identity
    • Leading teaching and learning
    • Developing self and others
    • Leading improvement, innovation and change
    • Leading the management of the school
    • Engaging and working with the community

 

Please refer to the Position Description and A Vision for Christian Leadership in the Diocese of Rockhampton to support your response.

Please note that current employees of Catholic Education in the Diocese of Rockhampton do not need to supply copies of documentation that we already have on file.

 

Further information

  • For a confidential conversation please contact Mr Michael McCusker (Diocesan Director 07 4994 8000).
  • For further information regarding the remuneration package, please contact Employee Support Services Employment@rok.catholic.edu.au
  • Applications during the shortlisting phase will be kept confidential.

 

Applications close: Friday, 6 June 2025 5:00pm.

 

Catholic Education is committed to best practice in student protection policies and procedures and is an equal opportunity employer.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

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About Us

Catholic Education - Diocese of Rockhampton, is a large, dynamic and growing organisation with a current enrolment of approximately 18,220 students and a staff of approximately 3,400 in Kindergartens, Early Learning Centres, Outside School Hours Care Services, 31 Catholic Primary Schools and 8 Catholic Secondary Colleges. Catholic Education in the Diocese of Rockhampton serves communities from Bundaberg in the south to Mackay in the north and west to Longreach.

With a vibrant working environment, we provide excellent benefits for staff including professional and career development opportunities that build personal and organisational capability. We celebrate diversity in our workforce, and value the knowledge and skills that a diverse range of employees bring to the workplace. Our staff are recognised as being central to achieving our mission and we have an emphasis on caring and supporting teachers in both their vocation in working with students and other aspects of their lives.