Assistant Principal (Students) - Southern Cross Catholic College, SCARBOROUGH

Summary

The Assistant Principal – Students provides strategic and operational leadership in student formation, wellbeing and pastoral care. This role enables student learning and flourishing by fostering a strong Catholic identity, promoting a safe and inclusive learning environment, and supporting staff to enact high-quality pastoral and relational practices.

In collaboration with the head of Campus and Campus Leadership Team (CLT), the Assistant Principal cultivates a culture of encounter, inclusion and excellence consistent with Brisbane Catholic Education’s mission to teach, challenge and transform.

At Southern Cross Catholic College, this role is exercised within the Lasallian tradition, promoting the College’s charism and values across all aspects of student life.

• Location: SCCC Secondary - Scarborough Campus


• Start date: January 2027


• Status: Full-time Fixed Term/Variation (This is a 5 year appointment with a further 5 years offered pending a positive review) 


• Salary: $149,763 - $157,120 per annum + 12.5% Super


• Ad close date: 9th August 2026


• Contact: Conor Finn | 07 3480 3600 |  [email protected] 

Please note: This is a substantive 5 year appointment as Assistant Principal (with a further 5 years offer subject to a positive review), with an underlying continuing teaching status. 

About the opportunity

Brisbane Catholic Education (BCE) invites applications for this School Senior Leadership position with the capability to support the Principal in:

• building the religious life of the school and a vibrant Catholic identity within the school community;


• growing the engagement, progress, achievement and wellbeing of each student in the school; and


• building a sustainable school community, ensuring stewardship of resources with transparency, accountability and compliance.

In this position you will be responsible for:

• Lead the development, implementation and evaluation of a coherent Formation and Wellbeing Framework aligned with BCE priorities and College context.


• Provide strategic leadership for student wellbeing, behaviour and engagement across the Secondary Campus, ensuring a proactive, inclusive and evidence-informed approach.


• Lead a culture of safeguarding where the protection and wellbeing of students is understood as the responsibility of all staff.


• Work collaboratively as a member of the Campus Leadership Team to align vision, strategy and operational priorities with BCE expectations.


• Develop and sustain strong partnerships with parents and caregivers as active partners in student learning and wellbeing.


• Lead the development and implementation of student leadership structures and opportunities across the Secondary Campus

• Collaborate with the Assistant Principal – Curriculum and the Curriculum leaders to ensure strong alignment between student wellbeing and improved learning outcomes.


• Ensure all student wellbeing, behaviour and pastoral care policies align with BCE frameworks and legislative requirements.

About you

To be successful in this position you will bring relevant contemporary skills and experience including:

• Experience as an Assistant Principal, Assistant Principal Religious Education, Deputy Principal, Head of Campus or Principal, or a senior role providing support and leadership to Catholic schools, or equivalent experience


• Experience in teaching, and leading the teaching of, religious education.

Eligibility and Safeguarding requirements:

• Eligibility to work in Australia for the duration of the appointment


• Current registration with Queensland College of Teachers (QCT)


• For this position you are required to be Catholic (or a faith partner of one of our ecumenical schools).

Application

The Position Description, Eligibility Criteria and Referee Statement proformas for this position are provided on our careers page and should be downloaded prior to starting your application.

To ensure your application can be fully assessed, please make sure all required documentation is submitted. Applications that are missing documentation and are incomplete may not be progressed. 

Response to criteria and resume (upload as a single document) 

1. A response (up to 250 words each) to the following criteria (response should be included within cover letter) -  

• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage a school community effectively, including experience in strategic planning, staff development, and fostering a positive school culture. 


• Proven commitment to promoting and integrating Catholic values and teachings within the school environment, including the ability to lead faith-based initiatives and support the spiritual development of students and staff. 


• Extensive experience in educational leadership, including a strong track record of implementing innovative teaching practices, curriculum development, and improving student outcomes in accordance with AITSL standards. 

2. Resume - outlining skills, qualifications, accreditation and experience you bring to this leadership role. 

In addition we require Referee Statements  

3. Line Manager and Parish Priest Referee Statements - templates are available from our careers page (these can be emailed directly from referees to [email protected])  

Why choose BCE

Join us and be part of the largest Catholic Diocese in Queensland, nurturing your personal and professional development goals. As a valued member of our organisation, enjoy these and other rewards: 

• Opportunities for career advancement and professional development


• Competitive remuneration and flexible work arrangements (position dependent)


• Access to targeted AI tools and training with a focus on innovation and strong ethical standards. Learn more here: The Rome Call for AI Ethics and Microsoft Australia News Centre


• Salary packaging and salary-sacrificing options 


• Active staff social club and wellness programs 


• Personal support for our employees and families through the Employee Assistance Program.


• Fitness Passport access – discounted membership giving you flexible access to a wide network of gyms, pools and fitness facilities for you and your family.