Position: Assistant Principal: Curriculum
Start date: 18 January 2027
Employment Status: Full-Time (5 year Contract)
Salary: $149,764 - $157,118 (pending experience) + 12.75% super
Applications Close: Monday, 3 August 2026
Applications are invited from suitably qualified and enthusiastic applicants for the full-time position of Assistant Principal: Curriculum, to join the staff of Emmanuel Catholic Primary School, Mackay, commencing on 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.
For more information, please view the Position Description.
This is a full-time position commencing from 18 January 2027.
Key leadership qualities and capabilities
We are seeking to appoint a leader who
- demonstrates a deep and sincere commitment to Catholic education
- is able to consolidate whole school approaches to curriculum planning, resulting in systematic curriculum delivery
- has experience of leading school-based initiatives through designing and supporting effective professional development
- can foster a culture of inspirational teaching and learning and lead the development and implementation of school improvement initiatives
- 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
Emmanuel is a Catholic co-educational primary school for students from Prep to Year 6. Emmanuel is committed to creating a dynamic faith and education community, witnessing to Christian values and Catholic traditions to meet the challenges of life’s journey.
Emmanuel is a three stream school offering children a Catholic education in a modern, comfortable and caring atmosphere. We continue to build on our rich past to create a future that embodies and fulfils the promises of ‘Emmanuel’ – God With Us – engaging our community in witnessing God’s love in the 21st century.
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
- 39 weeks of term time for a school year
- Access to free Employee Assistant Program (24-hour counselling service)
- 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
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 as outlined in the Position Description and A Vision for Christian Leadership in the Diocese of Rockhampton to support your response.
Applications close: Monday, 3 August 2026.
Further information
- For a confidential conversation please contact Carmel Kriz, Assistant Director: Teaching and Learning on 07 4994 8022.
- To learn more about Accreditation to Teach in a Catholic School and Accreditation to Teach Religion in a Catholic School, 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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