Commencing: 16 January 2027
Employment Type: Full Time, Fixed Term Senior Leadership position (6-year contract)
This position holds a Permanent Substantive Teacher Position within the Cairns Diocese
Salary Range: Paid in accordance as per the Diocese of Cairns, Catholic Education - Principals' Agreement
Closing Date for Applications: 5.00pm, Friday 21 August 2026
Applicants should note that as part of the hiring process, a criminal history check and a bankruptcy check will be completed.
Situated in Ravenshoe, the highest town in Queensland at 920 metres above sea level, St Teresa’s School is surrounded by the World Heritage listed rainforest with an abundance of distinctly beautiful wildlife and birds. The school and parish are named in honour of St Teresa and as a Catholic school, they are passionate about aligning their words and actions in the example of Jesus Christ.
As faith leader, the Catholic principal models faith in action, leading the college community to enact a shared vision that focuses on the provision of a world class education, enriched by the lived encounter with the Catholic faith.
As faith leader, the Catholic principal models faith in action, leading the college community to enact a shared vision that focuses on the provision of a world class education, enriched by the lived encounter with the Catholic faith.
For more information about the role please see the following attachments:
Position Description 
Principal PosD.pdf
Senior Leadership Positions Senior Leadership Positions in Catholic Schools in QLD.pdf
To Apply
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Please note applications will only be accepted via the Careers website.
Enquiries
Yvette McGowan
Director School Performance - Primary
P: 07 4050 9700
E: ymcgowen@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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