Contract Dates: Term 3, 2026 - 11 July to 2 October 2026
Employment Type: Full Time, Fixed Term Senior Leadership position
Salary Range: Assistant Principal - AP1 $149,763 - AP3 $157,119 per annum FTE, commensurate with experience
Closing Date for Applications: 9.00am, Friday 8 May 2026
Applicants should note that as part of the hiring process, a criminal history check and a bankruptcy check will be completed.
St Joseph’s School is an integral part of the Cairns Diocese and the Atherton Catholic Parish. Located approximately one and a quarter hour’s drive from Cairns, Atherton sits within the heart of the naturally beautiful and agriculturally rich Atherton Tablelands. St Joseph’s School is committed to providing its students with a well-balanced and relevant education delivering pedagogy based on latest research and best practice. St Joseph’s School operates dual stream having experienced growth over the last few years. The school’s current enrolment stands at 268 students, and 36 staff. St Joseph’s is a welcoming community where parents/carers are encouraged to become actively involved in various dimensions of school life.
The Acting Assistant Principal - Catholic Identity is responsible for providing creative and visionary leadership in promoting the Catholic ethos across all aspects of the school community. This role is central to implementing the Encounter Catholic Identity Framework and embedding the pedagogical principles of Catholic Dialogue Schools within the school's culture and educational practices.
The Acting APCI provides specific leadership in areas delegated by the Principal, as designated in this position description.
For further information about the role, please download the position description 
Assistant Principal Catholic Identity PosD St Joseph's Atherton.pdf
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Rita Petersen, Principal
P: 07 4095 9000
E: principal.atherton@cns.catholic.edu.au
Intending applicants must be fully committed to creating and maintaining a child-safe organisation.
To understand our commitment and initiatives to truth telling, healing and reconciliation, view our Reconciliation Action Plan
Catholic Education is an equal opportunity employer.
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