Contract Dates: Term 1, 2026 - 17 January 2026 to 17 January 2031
Employment Type: Full-Time, Fixed Term 5 Year Leadership Position (this position holds a substantive full-time permanent teaching position within the Cairns Diocese)
Salary Range: Paid in accordance with the Senior Leadership Salary Scale: AP1 $149,763 - AP3 $157,119 gross per annum FTE
Closing Date for Applications: 6:00pm, Sunday 13 July 2025
The College is situated in the central business district of Cairns, one block from the Cairns Esplanade. St Monica's is the oldest school in the region, with rich heritage and Mercy traditions. As a Catholic Secondary Day and Boarding College for young women, St Monica's is a faith community where belief in the dignity of the human person underlies our educational philosophy, structures and processes. During the last few years, the College has undertaken a significant building project to complement its two heritage buildings. Reinforcing our strong Mercy tradition all of the buildings are named after Sisters of Mercy. We are the only all-female school in the Cairns region with an enrolment of over 700 students. Year levels 7 to 12 are offered, with both day and boarding options.
The College is committed to the pursuit of academic excellence and the development of the complete individual. As a nurturing Mercy community, we are also committed to an inclusive education which values uniqueness and caters to differing needs. The College offers a variety of learning experiences which ensure students continued intellectual, creative and spiritual development. St Monica’s College consistently achieve outstanding ATAR results and university entrance and completion rates.
St Monica's College, Cairns is now accepting applications for the position of Assistant Principal - Curriculum
As part of the Leadership Team of the College, the Assistant Principal - Curriculum is responsible for curriculum development and implementation for the College. The Assistant Principal - Curriculum works collaboratively with the Leadership Team and staff to promote the college as a centre of quality learning and teaching. They encourage a climate of excellence where students are engaged and empowered to develop their knowledge, skills and capabilities and thus achieve their potential.
The Assistant Principal - Curriculum supports the Principal by bringing to the College a wide range of technological skills and latest educational research, knowledge and capacities. The Assistant Principal - Curriculum supports the Curriculum Middle Leadership Team with innovative ways to plan and deliver curriculum ensuring that it meets Australian Curriculum and QCAA guidelines.
The following six domains outline the role of the Assistant Principal - Curriculum 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 
Assistant Principal Curriculum - PosD St Monica's College.pdf
What we offer
Intending applicants must be fully committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation.
Catholic Education is an equal opportunity employer.
Principal
Leanne Webster
P: 07 4042 4800
E: smc.principal@cns.catholic.edu.au
CEDC