Principal - St Anthony's Catholic College

Principal, St Anthony’s Catholic College, Townsville

P-12, dual campus, 1,500+ students

Commence January 2027

Are you seeking:

• the opportunity to lead one of the larger Catholic P–12 Colleges in Queensland, with more than 1,500 students across two dedicated campuses? 
• a substantial principalship offering the breadth and complexity of leadership experience that comes with responsibility for the full Prep–Year 12 educational journey? 
• the opportunity to lead a Catholic College with a strong Franciscan heritage, while enjoying the lifestyle and opportunities offered by North Queensland’s major regional city?

About Townsville Catholic Education:

Townsville Catholic Education supports 29 schools within the Diocese, located throughout a diverse region of North Queensland, extending west to Mount Isa, south to Proserpine, and north to Ingham.

About St Anthony’s: 

St Anthony's Catholic College is part of the system of Catholic schools in the Diocese of Townsville. 

Located in Townsville's growing Northern Beaches, the College is a thriving P-12 co-educational College educating more than 1,500 students across dedicated primary and secondary campuses. 

Its Franciscan heritage shapes a strong culture of faith, belonging, service and community, alongside a commitment to excellence in learning.

About Townsville, QLD:

Set on the tropical coast of North Queensland, Townsville is a major regional city of more than 206,000 people and the largest city in regional Queensland outside the state’s south-east. It blends the energy of a thriving regional city with the warmth of a welcoming community. With Magnetic Island and the Great Barrier Reef on its doorstep, Townsville combines the services and opportunities of a major regional centre with an outdoor-focused North Queensland lifestyle.

Position Overview:

This is a substantial leadership opportunity within a large and complex P–12 environment. The Principal will provide coherent whole-of-College leadership while recognising the distinct educational, pastoral and operational needs of the primary and secondary settings.

Conditions of Employment:

• The salary is $225,389 with 17.5% leave loading and salary packaging options.
• 12.75% superannuation employer contribution

Interested?

• If you have substantial and recent leadership experience in Catholic education, please visit traksearch.com to access additional information. 
• To express your interest, simply send a resume from the Trak Search website; or by email to ****@traksearch.com quoting ref number TS1594-71 
• Enquiries are welcome to Lauren Minter (0421 364 ***) or John Chesher (0417 068 ***).

Closing Date: Monday 14th September 2026.

Please note this is an external application process managed by Trak Search and as such any applications received outside of the above process will not be considered