Assistant Principal Wellbeing - St Mary's College, IPSWICH

Job Reference 22890_16/09/24
Closing date October 7, 2024
Location Mary St, Ipswich QLD, Australia
Type Full-Time
Status Contract

About this job

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.


With a proud 160 years of educating Ipswich women in the Mercy tradition, St Mary's College continues to grow in both enrolments and innovative practices. We are seeking a school leader with a deep knowledge of the learning and developmental needs of young women, strong interpersonal skills and drive to proactively engage students in learning and with the broader community.

About the organisation

BCE is a learning community of over 145 schools. We aim to provide quality teaching and learning outcomes for Prep to Year 12 students.

About our school

St Mary's College, Ipswich is a close knit Catholic, secondary College committed to the education of young women in the Mercy Tradition. We are a growing school community that has a current enrolment of approximately 730 students. The educational experiences offered are holistic and designed to be values based and life-giving. In joining our community, you join supportive, collaborative and professional colleagues who are dedicated to the best outcomes for each student.  Explore our school website to learn more about us.

 


Estimated Start Date: Commencing January 2025
Initial Contract Period: Initial 5 year contract phase with a further 5 years subject to satisfactory performance in the role
Salary and Range: $145,401 - $152,544 per annum plus Super
Campus: Secondary College | 735 enrolments


Why work with BCE? Stronger connections today. Inspired people tomorrow. 
Belonging to something bigger allows us all to play a key role in building better communities for a future we will all be proud to be part of. You will quickly become a core part of a compassionate and professional team that values diversity of thought and a commitment to building and shaping future generations.

  • Meaningful work where you can make a difference
  • Up to 12.75% superannuation (with co-contributions)
  • Competitive remuneration with salary packaging and sacrificing options
  • Access to professional development


You will have a commitment to Safeguarding 

  • The Archdiocese of Brisbane has standards of conduct for workers to maintain a safe and healthy environment for children. Our commitment to these standards requires that we conduct Working With Children (WWC) and background referencing for all persons who will engage in direct and regular involvement with children and young people and/or adults-at-risk. The organisation is fully committed to child safety and has a zero tolerance to abuse of children or adults-at-risk. 


Equity and inclusion are at the core of our Catholic values and we recognise the benefits of a diverse workforce. We encourage and welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply for this role. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process. Should you require specific adjustments to the recruitment process to equitably participate, we encourage you to contact us at the time of application.


NB: The Eligibility Criteria and Referee Statement proformas for this position are provided as attachments, and should be downloaded from this webpage prior to the commencement of your application (see below).


Contact Person: Chantel Murphy
Contact Telephone: 07 3033 7634
Contact Email: Chantel.Murphy@bne.catholic.edu.au

Closing Date:  07-Oct-2024