Contract Dates: 15th March 2026 - 15th January 2027
Employment Type: Full-Time, Fixed Term Acting Leadership Position (Parental Leave Replacement)
Salary Range: Commensurate with experience - DP1 $153,276 - DP4 $164,999 gross per annum FTE
Closing Date for Applications: 12.00pm, Friday 6th February 2026
MacKillop Catholic College, a master-planned Prep to Year 12 College located in the growing southern corridor of Cairns, was established in 2016 with Prep-Year 3 classes. The College has developed progressively, adding additional year levels annually, and commenced secondary education in 2020 with Year 7, and the first Year 12 cohort graduated in 2025. Guided by the authentic discipleship of Saint Mary MacKillop of the Cross, and the Josephite tradition, our mission, to inspire hearts, minds and spirits, is grounded in the vision to provide quality 21st century education to the young people in our community.
The Deputy Principal - Primary provides leadership in support of the Principal in the day to day leadership of the College's Primary sector.
For further information about the role, please download the Position Description 
MCC PD Deputy Principal - Head of Primary.pdf
Select 'Apply Now' to submit your application.
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.
Applicants should note that as part of the hiring process a criminal history check and a bankruptcy check will be completed.
Janelle Newman, College Principal
E: principal.mountpeter@cns.catholic.edu.au
Jessica Russell - Human Resources Officer
P: 4081 7600
E: hr.mountpeter@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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