Principal - St Francis Xavier Catholic Primary School, Mackay

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).
• Applicants should note that as part of the hiring process a criminal history check and a bankruptcy check will be completed.
• 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: Sunday, 27 September 2026 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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