Commencement Date: 13 July 2026
Employment Type: Full Time, Fixed Term (5-year) Senior Leadership position
This position holds a substantive permanent teaching position in the Diocese.
Salary Range: Assistant Principal - AP1 $149,763 - AP3 $157,119 per annum FTE, commensurate with experience
Closing Date for Applications: 5pm, Monday 23 March 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 is a community-minded place of learning in the city of Cairns. With new innovative learning environments, known as Learning Habitats, St Joseph’s Catholic identity is visible right across the school. They pride themselves on collaborative learning and teaching, with an explicit focus on growing better learners as well as achievement. They provide authentic learning opportunities and real-world application, often supported by digital technologies making learning accessible for all.
The Assistant Principal Catholic Identity is responsible for providing creative and visionary leadership in promoting the Catholic Identity across all aspects of the school community. The 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.
In this capacity, the Assistant Principal Catholic Identity:
For further information about the role, please download the Position Description 
Assistant Principal Catholic Identity.pdf
Select 'Apply Now' to submit your application.
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Please note applications will only be accepted via the Careers website.
James Roberts- Principal
P: 4038 5100
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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