Principal, St Paul's Catholic Primary School, Gracemere

Job No: CER1392
Location: Gracemere

Position:            Principal

Location:           St Paul's Catholic Primary School, Gracemere (current enrolment approx. 321 students)
TEC Range:       $210,393 – $229,865 (including OSHC Allowance) including 12.75% superannuation
Tenure:               Full Time
Commencing:    19 January 2026
Closing Date:     Friday, 18 July 2025 5:00pm

 

This is an exciting leadership opportunity to lead the school community of St Paul's Catholic Primary School, Gracemere commencing January 2026. 

St Paul's Catholic Primary School, Gracemere 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 Paul's Catholic Primary School, Gracemere, you will report to the Diocesan Director Catholic Education in the Diocese of Rockhampton through the Assistant Director: Schools (Rockhampton Region).

St Paul's Catholic Primary School is located in Gracemere, ten kilometres west of the city of Rockhampton. The school was established in 1988 by Bishop Bernard Wallace to service a rapidly growing community and has expanded its programs and facilities to cater for its current enrolment of approximately 321 students from Prep to Year Six.

The school motto, 'Living, Loving and Learning' reflects the vision that 'we endeavour to create an inclusive, compassionate environment in which we live, love and learn.' The mission is to be a community that witnesses to the values of Christ by respecting and nurturing each person's talents. St Paul's Catholic Primary School values community, excellence and opportunity.

St Paul’s Catholic Primary School strives to be a welcoming community, building positive partnerships with students, families, and the wider community. The school encourages all parents to work in partnership with staff, parish and community to maximise every child’s growth and success. Students participate in a wide range of activities including sporting and equestrian events and academic competitions.

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, 18 July 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.