Acting Deputy Principal - St Patrick's College, GYMPIE

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. Learn more about Brisbane Catholic Education.

About Our School

St Patrick's is a Parish Co-educational Secondary College with an enrolment of over 560 students in Gympie. Gympie is located approximately 40 minutes from the Sunshine Coast. The College provides a values-based education that fosters and applauds students' talents and potential. The College aims to develop students' self-worth, social, academic and sporting skills, religious and ethical formation, so that students can achieve to their potential and live the College motto "Let your light shine". The College has been an integral part of the St Patrick Parish educational precinct and Gympie community for more than 135 years, during which time students have achieved outstanding academic and sporting results as well as success in many other arenas. Explore our school website to learn more about us.

Summary

• Location: St Patricks College - Gympie (S)
• Contract date: January, 2027 - End of 2027 school year
• Status: Full-time | Fixed Term
• Salary: $153,277.00 - $164,999.00 + 12.75% Super
• Ad close date: 18th October, 2026
• Contact: (07) 5482 0600 | sgympie@bne.catholic.edu.au

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

In this position, your accountabilities will include but not limited to:

• Review and evaluate internal and external information to inform decision making processes that align with strategic and annual plans.
• Develop relationships that are strategically important and that also promote and market the school in the community.
• Manage allocated resources to support strategic and operational objectives.
• Lead and manage assigned staff, finances, and resources in alignment with legislative requirements, Archdiocesan and BCE policy and procedures.

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).

Why choose BCE

Join us and be part of the largest Catholic Diocese in Queensland, nurturing your personal and professional development goals.

Benefits

As a valued member of our organisation, enjoy these and other rewards:

• 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. Learn more here: The Rome Call for AI Ethics and Microsoft Australia News Centre
• 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.

Please note applications for this position may be considered as they are received, and an appointment made prior to the advertised close date.

Everyone at BCE models and fosters acommitment to the safeguarding of childrenand 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 thecore of our Catholic valuesand we recognise the benefits of a diverse workforce. We encourage and welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply for this position.

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