Contract: 5 year contract commencing 17 January 2026
Employment Type: Full Time - Fixed Term Senior Leader position
This position holds a permanent teaching position within the Cairns Diocese.
Salary Range: $149,763 to $157,119 FTE gross per annum PLUS 12.75% Superannuation
Closing Date for Applications: 8am, Monday 20 October 2025
Situated in the southern suburbs of Cairns, St Mary's Catholic College opened in 1986 and boasts a proud reputation for providing quality Catholic co-education. The College is a place where individual strengths are nurtured and developed and where faith and a sense of community are fundamental to who we are. The College offers both a strong academic and stimulating vocational curriculum, along with comprehensive co-curricular opportunities for our students to pursue their interest. Our committed and dedicated staff work in partnership with parents to provide students with the balance of supportive environment and challenging learning essential for their holistic growth to be young people who will step forward to make a difference in the world.
The Assistant Principal – Senior Secondary holds a vital role for our students in Years 10 to 12. In our holistic approach, the Assistant Principal – Senior Secondary is required to be attentive to the pastoral and academic needs of the senior years students and is required to link these needs and to monitor them closely to ensure all students successfully meet our graduate expectations.
The following six domains outline the role of the as it is envisaged in Catholic schools in the Diocese of Cairns. Following each domain is the Statement of Performance Competency followed by Performance Indicators.
For further information about the role and responsibilities, please refer to the Position Description 
SMCC-CLT-AP-SeniorSecondary.pdf
Application requirements
For current employees, apply via the 'Employee Login' tab on the homepage of the Careers website.
Please note applications will only be accepted via the Careers website.
Kerry Manders, Principal
P: 07 4044 4200
E: smw.principal@cns.catholic.edu.au
Intending applicants must be fully committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation.
Please note: Interviews may be conducted and an appointment made prior to the closing date. Early applications are strongly encouraged.
Catholic Education is an equal opportunity employer.
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