Assistant Principal: Curriculum - Our Lady's Catholic Primary School

Position: Assistant Principal: Curriculum Start date: 18 January 2027Employment Status: Full-Time (5 year Contract)Salary: $149,764 - $157,118 (pending experience) + 12.75% superannuationApplications Close: Friday, 28 August 2026

What we are looking for:

Applications are invited for the position of Assistant Principal: Curriculum (APC) to join the leadership team at Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Longreach, commencing from 18 January 2027.

This is an exciting 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.

As a member of the school’s leadership team, the Assistant Principal: Curriculum (APC) will influence and have responsibility for long and short-term goals and directions in teaching, learning and curriculum. Additionally, the APC provides leadership in areas delegated by the Principal in the APC duty statement.

Key leadership qualities and capabilities

We are seeking to appoint a leader who

• is a practising Catholic with a sound understanding of, and commitment to 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 APC 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.

 Key Characteristics

• Enhancing Catholic Ethos and Identity: Fostering the religious life of the school through Christian witness, active participation in a parish, promotion of Gospel values and the provision of quality religious education.
• Leading Teaching and Learning: Ability to develop and implement high quality learning and teaching programs.
• Developing self and others: Supporting others and building capacity with a focus on continuous improvement of teaching and learning.
• Leading improvement, innovation and change: Aligning strategic goals and initiatives with the vision and mission of the school and School Review and Improvement Processes.
• Engaging and working with the community: Ability to foster and develop appropriate relationships with school staff, students, parents, clergy, parishioners and the wider community.

About us

At Our Lady’s Catholic Primary School we value and nurture each child as an individual. We believe each child is unique and special and endeavour to celebrate and support them in their education. Our Lady’s School is a place where children are encouraged to develop holistically – spiritually, academically, emotionally, socially, physically and culturally. 

Mandatory Requirements 

• Relevant tertiary qualifications and the ability to obtain approved Queensland College of Teachers Registration
• Australian work rights

• Competitive salary range - $149,764 - $157,118 (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
• Access to free Employee Assistant Program (24-hour counselling service)
• Relocation assistance
• Location allowances
• Subsidised housing
• 39 weeks of term time for a school year
• Leadership development opportunities
• Induction, professional learning programs and Early Career Teacher Support
• 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

For more information on the benefits of working in our rural and remote communities visit our website.

How to apply 

• 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. 

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Applications close: Friday, 28 August 2026.

Further information 

• For a confidential conversation please contact Carmel Kriz, Assistant Director: Teaching & Learning, on 07 •••• •000.
• For a confidential conversation or for further information regarding the remuneration package, please contact Employee Support S

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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