Assistant Principal - St Mary's Primary School, IPSWICH …, City of Ipswich

About Brisbane Catholic Education Brisbane Catholic Education (BCE) is a vibrant learning community within the Archdiocese, employing over 12,000 people across a diverse range of positions. As the largest provider of Catholic education in Queensland, BCE is dedicated to delivering high‑quality education from Prep to Year 12. Through strong partnerships with parents, governments and the wider community, BCE fosters social responsibility, self‑discipline and Catholic values in all its students. We offer a supportive working culture where care for the individual is an important part of our ethos. Arrive at work every day to a welcoming and compassionate environment, knowing that you’ll be supported to take care of what’s important to you. About Our School St Mary’s Primary School is situated in the historic Queensland provincial city of Ipswich, 45 km from Brisbane CBD. Our beautiful, historical sandstone buildings are a visual reminder that quality Catholic education has been delivered on our site for over 150 years. We are a co‑educational school with a current enrolment of 575 students from Prep through to Year 6. The dedicated teaching and support staff endeavour to provide high‑quality, inclusive education by offering engaging learning activities that support not only students’ academic advancement but also their personal growth based upon a Catholic Christian tradition. Summary
- Location: St Mary’s Primary School, Ipswich
- Start date: Commencing July 2026
- Status: Full‑time | Fixed‑term (Substantive 5‑year appointment as Assistant Principal with a further 5 years offered, subject to a positive review)
- Salary: $149,763.00 – $157,120.00 + super
- Permanency will be attached to your underlying teaching contract
- Ad close date: 7 June 2026
- Contact: About the Opportunity Brisbane Catholic Education (BCE) invites applications for this School Senior Leadership position with the capability to support the Principal in:
- Building the religious life of the school and a vibrant Catholic identity within the school community.
- Growing the engagement, progress, achievement and wellbeing of each student in the school.
- Building a sustainable school community, ensuring stewardship of resources with transparency, accountability and compliance. About You
- Experience as an Assistant Principal, Assistant Principal Religious Education, Deputy Principal, Head of Campus or Principal, or a senior role providing support and leadership to Catholic schools, or equivalent experience.
- Experience in teaching and leading the teaching of religious education. Eligibility and Safeguarding Requirements
- Eligibility to work in Australia for the duration of the appointment.
- Current registration with Queensland College of Teachers (QCT).
- For this position you are required to be Catholic (or a faith partner of one of our ecumenical schools). Application The Position Description, Eligibility Criteria and Referee Statement proformas for this position are provided on our careers page and should be downloaded prior to starting your application. To ensure your application can be fully assessed, please make sure all required documentation is submitted. Applications that are missing documentation and are incomplete may not be progressed. Response to criteria and resume (upload as a single document)
- A response (up to 250 words each) to the following criteria –
- Demonstrated ability to lead and manage a school community effectively, including experience in strategic planning, staff development and fostering a positive school culture.
- Proven commitment to promoting and integrating Catholic values and teachings within the school environment, including the ability to lead faith‑based initiatives and support the spiritual development of students and staff.
- Extensive experience in educational leadership, including a strong track record of implementing creative teaching practices, curriculum development and improving student outcomes in accordance with AITSL standards.
- Resume – outlining skills, qualifications, accreditation and experience you bring to this leadership role. In addition we require Referee Statements
- Line Manager and Parish Priest Referee Statements – templates are available from our careers page (these can be emailed directly from referees to ). Benefits
- Opportunities for career advancement and professional development.
- Competitive remuneration and flexible work arrangements (position dependent).
- Access to targeted AI tools and training with a focus on innovation and strong ethical standards.
- Salary packaging and salary‑sacrificing options.
- Active staff social club and wellness programs.
- Personal support for our employees and families through the Employee Assistance Program.
- Fitness Passport access – discounted membership giving you flexible access to a wide network of gyms, pools and fitness facilities for you and your family. Commitments Everyone at BCE models and fosters a commitment to the safeguarding of children and promotes a culture where student protection is everyone’s responsibility. The Archdiocese of Brisbane has standards of conduct for workers to maintain a safe and healthy environment for children. Our commitment to these standards requires that we conduct working with children checks and background referencing for all persons who will engage in direct and regular involvement with children and young people and/or adults‑at‑risk. The organisation is fully committed to child safety and has a zero tolerance to abuse of children or adults‑at‑risk. Equity and inclusion are at the core of our Catholic values and we recognise the benefits of a diverse workforce. We encourage and welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply for this position. By choosing to continue, you agree to the Privacy Policy (Employment Collection Notice which includes being contacted by Brisbane Catholic Education in future if a similar position becomes available) and to be included in BCE’s talent pools for future opportunities. #J-18808-Ljbffr Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3rrwjs