Position: Deputy Principal
Start date: January 2026
Employment Status: Full-Time (5 year Contract)
Salary: $153,275 - $165,000 (pending experience) + 12.75% super
Applications Close: Monday, 8 September 2025
What we are looking for:
Applications are now open for Deputy Principal to join the leadership team of Catherine McAuley College, Mackay, commencing January 2026. This is an exciting new leadership opportunity for applicants demonstrating deep commitment to Catholic education, who actively participate in the faith life of their parish, and who have strong teaching experience, academic qualifications and leadership qualities.
The Deputy Principal role is to provide general leadership in support of the Principal in the achievement of the acknowledged mission and goals of the school community and areas delegated by the Principal as designated in the Deputy’s duty statement. The Deputy Principal may act in place of the Principal during periods of Principal’s absence. The Deputy Principal's primary role is to assist the Principal in ensuring suitably qualified staff are sourced for the College and for the welfare, well-being and professional support of the College staff.
We are seeking a faith inspired professional educator with vision, energy and a demonstrated commitment to the welfare of students.
For more information, please view the Position Description.
This is a full-time position commencing from 19 January 2026.
Key leadership qualities and capabilities
To exercise leadership in the holistic development of the young people within the College as part of the Leadership team.
- Efficient organisation of routine College operation
- Development of and active participation in the Catholic Ethos of the College
- Progressive development of contemporary curriculum structures and best practice teaching and learning
- Participation in and organisational contribution to whole staff professional growth
- Active involvement in the faith formation of the staff and Religious education curriculum for the students
- Visible involvement in the College co-curricular life and community participation initiatives
- Demonstrated ability to lead high performing collaborative teams
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 areas delegated by the Principal in the Deputy Principal duty statement, and
- can lead in ways that are consistent with the message of Jesus and the Gospels
- Catholic church teachings, principles and values
- Diocesan policies and directives
- The Catholic Education Diocese of Rockhampton Charter
- Catholic Education Mission and Vision Statements, policies, practices and strategic directions.
About us
Catherine McAuley College opened its doors in 2022, in order to meet the growing demand for a quality, Catholic Education in the Mackay region. Starting with pioneering Year 7’s in 2022, they will grow into a complete Years 7 to 12 profile by 2027.
Built on the former site of the historic Mackay Sugar Research Institute, our brand new college offers first class facilities to cater for staff and students to ensure the delivery of quality teaching and learning practices.
Underpinned by the College values of Learning, Courage, Faith & Mercy, Catherine McAuley College is committed to providing a quality Catholic education in a welcoming, safe and secure learning environment. The Charism of the Sisters of Mercy will inspire the College's Educational Mission and help shape the College's identity from its inception.
Mandatory Requirements
- Relevant tertiary qualifications and the ability to obtain approved Queensland College of Teachers Registration
- Australian work rights
Generous incentives are available to successful applicants which include:
- Competitive salary range - $153,275 - $165,000 (pending experience)
- Superannuation contribution of 12.75%
- Access to salary packaging options to maximise employee benefits and salaries (based on eligibility criteria with RemServ)
- Access to corporate health discounts with either Bupa or Westfund Health Insurance
- Access to Fitness Passport
- 39 weeks of term time for a school year
- Access to free Employee Assistant Program (24-hour counselling service)
- Leadership development opportunities
- Induction and professional learning programs
- Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service (portability of Long Service Leave may also be applicable)
- Deferred Salary Scheme
- Modern facilities and resources
How to apply
Please review our How To Apply Online Guide
- Complete the application questions below
- Upload a Cover Letter (addressed to the Diocesan Director, Mr Michael McCusker) and Current Resume
- Upload supporting documentation (i.e., QCT Registration, marriage certificate, court order, change of name certificate, Birth Certificate, Passport or Visa (if applicable), Teaching statements of service (if applicable), Statements of Competencies/Qualifications/Academic transcripts, Accreditation to Teach documentation).
- Applicants must read, understand and accept, as an explicit term of contract, the requirements of the Statement of Principles for employment in Catholic Schools.
- Applicants must read Accreditation to Teach in a Catholic School as well as Accreditation to Teach Religion in a Catholic School policies.
- Upload a written response with reference to the Key Characteristics (Professional Practices) as outlined in the Position Description and A Vision for Christian Leadership in the Diocese of Rockhampton to support your response.
Applications close: Monday, 8 September 2025.
Further information
- For a confidential conversation please contact Mr David Paul, Assistant Director: Schools - Northern Region, on 07 4994 8000.
- To learn more about Accreditation, please view our Accreditation Information Sheet.
- For a confidential conversation or for further information regarding the remuneration package, please contact Employee Support Services 07 4994 8086 or [email protected]
Catholic Education is committed to best practice in student protection policies and procedures and is an equal opportunity employer. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.
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