Posted: 04/09/2026
Closing Date: 18/09/2026
Job Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Mackay
Job Category: Education
Seventh-day Adventist Schools (Northern Australia) Ltd. is seeking a dedicated and visionary leader for the position of Deputy Principal (P-12) at Carlisle Adventist College. The successful candidate will support the principal in driving academic, co-curricular, pastoral, and spiritual excellence across the entire school.
As a member of the Carlisle Adventist College community, the Deputy Principal will join a passionate team committed to advancing the Seventh-day Adventist identity of the school, inspiring students to strive for academic excellence, and nurturing their aspirations for a successful future beyond school. To learn more about the school, please visit the college website.
Support the Principal in the overall leadership and management of the school, playing a key role in fostering an environment that promotes academic excellence, student wellbeing, and strong community engagement, while contributing to a nurturing and effective educational environment for all students. The Deputy Principal also plays a key role in crisis management and conflict resolution, requiring strong leadership, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to maintaining a safe and inclusive learning environment. The role actively contributes to achieving the school’s vision by aligning initiatives with its core values and mission.
- Support the implementation of the Adventist Education Transformational Teaching Model.
- Ensure high-quality inclusive practices focused on improving student learning outcomes.
- Stay current with and share developments in pedagogy and student engagement.
- Lead staff and students in planning high-quality teaching and learning.
- Model and encourage a Christian faith aligned with a Seventh-Day Adventist worldview.
- Mentor and coach aspiring leaders and manage Professional Development programs.
- Drive school improvement initiatives across both Primary and Secondary sections.
- Ensure Adventist Christian beliefs and ethos are reflected in school life.
- Oversee the production of Academic Reports and handle discipline matters.
- Develop and maintain effective communications and partnerships with stakeholders.
The successful applicant will hold a formal teaching qualification (degree level as a minimum) relevant to the position and be eligible for registration with the Queensland College of Teachers to teach in Queensland. The successful applicant should be a baptized and practising member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church or a practising Christian sympathetic to the unique Seventh-day Adventist identity of the College.
Only those with a legal right to work in Australia may apply. The appointing body reserves the right to fill this position at its discretion and to close applications early.
Expressions of Interest
Expressions of interest can be emailed to Graham Baird Education Director at [email protected] .
Applications should include a letter of application and a current résumé with a minimum of three referees, including contact details.
