Commencement Date: 22 April 2025
Employment Type: Fixed Term, 5 Year Leadership Position (until April 2030)
Salary Range: AP 1 $145,401 to AP 3 $152,543 FTE Gross per annum
Closing Date for Applications: 5.00pm, 2 March 2025
Mount St Bernard College is located at Herberton on the Atherton Tablelands. Established in 1921 by the Sisters of Mercy as a day and boarding school, the College enjoys a proud history and a rich tradition.
The Sisters of Mercy began their educational ministry in the Herberton district over 100 years ago with the opening of St Patrick’s Parish Catholic Primary School in 1910. Responding to the changing educational needs in Far North Queensland, the original Sisters of Mercy Boarding School, St Mary’s Cooktown, was moved to Herberton in 1921. The Sisters of Mercy gifted the college to the Diocese of Cairns in February 2006 and it is now administered by Cairns Catholic Education Services.
The Catholic Education Community – Diocese of Cairns, is a partnership between Catholic Education Services and twenty-nine schools. The Bishop of Cairns delegates responsibility for the leadership and strategic management of this system of 29 schools to the Executive Director of Catholic Education.
The college has approximately 180 students, 64% of which are First Nations Students, with a combination of boarders and day students.
Mount St Bernard College is located in the historic village of Herberton, on the Atherton Tablelands, North Queensland Australia. Herberton is situated approximately 96km, a 90 minute drive south west of Cairns. Starting just south-west of Cairns and rising more than 700m above sea level, the Atherton Tablelands is a lush, fertile region of rainforest, wetlands and savannah. An ancient coral reef has eroded over centuries to form rugged limestone caves at Chillagoe and nearby volcanic crater lakes sit among a series of tumbling waterfalls. This is a stunning part of Australia and close to the attractions of the Great Barrier Reef, the Daintree region and Cape York.
Four highways connect the Atherton Tablelands to the coast: the Kuranda Range Road, the Gillies Highway, the Rex Range Rd and the Palmerston Highway.
The Assistant Principal – Student Wellbeing is responsible to the Principal for the animation of the Gospel mission of the College, including evangelisation, spiritual development, religious literacy and promotion of justice.
The Assistant Principal – Student Wellbeing is a key member of the College Leadership team and is therefore called upon to share in and give direction to the educational and faith life of the College.
The position has a unique place at Mount St Bernard as it crosses over both Pastoral Care and the religious life of the College. This role works in closely with the Assistant Principal – Mission.
The position requires a commitment to the Catholic faith community and a strong understanding of Mercy charism.
The Assistant Principal – Student Wellbeing will have the ability to communicate and work closely with staff, students and local clergy.
The Assistant Principal – Student Wellbeing is responsible for the positive behaviour and social and emotional wellbeing of all students.
The position requires contact with families, parents and carers on matters of misbehaviour, student concerns and suspension and possible exclusions.
For further information about the role and responsibilities, please refer to the Position Description.
Position Description: Assistant Principal Student Wellbeing Pos Desc
Intending applicants must be fully committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation.
Catholic Education is an equal opportunity employer.
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Principal
Narelle Hunt
P: 4096 1444
E: msb.principal@cns.catholic.edu.au
Director of School Effectiveness
Wayne Wood
P: 4050 9700
E: wwood1@cns.catholic.edu.au
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