Title Assistant Principal Religious Education - Marymount College, BURLEIGH WATERS (S)

• Position title: Assistant Principal Religious Education
• Location: Marymount College, BURLEIGH WATERS
• Start date: Beginning of Term 4 or by negotiation
• Work hours: 30.00
• Salary: $149,763 - $157,120 + super
• Status:n Full-time Fixed-term variation 
• Ad close date: 17/09/2026
• Contact: (07) 5586 1*** | ****@marymount.qld.edu.au

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; and
• Building a sustainable school community, ensuring stewardship of resources with transparency, accountability and compliance.

In this position you will be responsible for:

• Leading,  promoting and strengthening the Catholic identity of the school by embedding faith, values and mission across school life, learning and community engagement;
• Embedding a culture of inclusion, diversity and belonging that reflects Catholic values and supports the overall well-being of all;
• Fostering a high-performance culture by supporting and inspiring staff through providing professional learning and development opportunities and providing vision, direction and purpose;
• Supporting staff and students in their personal, professional and spiritual growth through formation, theological learning and reflective practice within a Catholic Christian context;
• Leading and managing assigned staff, finances and resources in accordance with legislative requirements, Archdiocesan expectations and BCE policies and procedures.

Please note: This is a substantive 5 year appointment as Assistant Principal (with a further 5 years offer subject to a positive review), with an underlying continuing teaching status. 

To be successful in this position you will bring relevant contemporary skills and experience including:

• 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).
   

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) 

1. A response (up to 250 words each) to the following criteria (response should be included within cover letter) -  

• 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 innovative teaching practices, curriculum development, and improving student outcomes in accordance with AITSL standards. 

2. Resume - outlining skills, qualifications, accreditation and experience you bring to this leadership role. 

In addition we require Referee Statements  

3. Line Manager and Parish Priest Referee Statements - templates are available from our careers page (these can be emailed directly from referees to **********@bne.catholic.edu.au)  

• Opportunities for career advancement and professional development
• Competitive remuneration and flexible work arrangements (position dependent)
• 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.