Current: Range: $153 277 to $164 999 per annum pending experience + SuperJoin the leadership team at St Anthony's Catholic Collegeas an Acting Deputy Principal, where your leadership, faith and vision will help shape a vibrant learning community built on care, excellence and Catholic values.St Anthony's Catholic College is seeking an inspiring and experienced educational leader to join our community as Acting Deputy Principal for a fixed-term acting appointment through to 4 December 2026. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate leader to work in partnership with the Principal to foster a culture of excellence in Catholic education, supporting the spiritual, academic, and personal growth of every student. The successful applicant will provide strategic leadership across teaching and learning, student wellbeing, and the day-to-day operations of the College, while building strong relationships with staff, students, families, and the wider community. Committed to the mission and values of Catholic education, the Acting Deputy Principal will lead with integrity, collaboration, and a genuine dedication to creating an inclusive, high-performing learning environment where every student is encouraged to flourish. With proven leadership experience and a deep commitment to Catholic education, you demonstrate the ability to develop and mentor others within a professional learning culture. Drawing on your knowledge of contemporary pedagogy, curriculum design and student wellbeing, you inspire excellence and model inclusive, values-driven leadership. You’ll also lead continuous improvement and innovation, using data-informed practice to strengthen teaching, learning and student outcomes.You’ll bring authentic faith leadership as an active member of a Catholic Eucharistic community, together with full accreditation to teach Religious Education and registration with the Queensland College of Teachers.Townsville Catholic Education 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 checks and background referencing for all staff. The organisation is fully committed to child safety and has a zero tolerance to abuse of children or adults-at-risk.Applicants should note that as part of the hiring process, a criminal history check and a bankruptcy check will be completed.For more information, please review the full position description.We’d love to hear from you! Please click the “Apply” button and follow the prompts.Applications close 29 July 2026About us Townsville Catholic Educationprovides a supportive, flexible working environment where care for the individual is an important part of our ethos. We employ motivated people who want to work together to produce excellent outcomes for our students. Our staff are recognised as being central to achieving our mission.We value your hard work and dedication, and we’re proud to offer a range of benefits designed to support you both professionally and personally:Competitive SalaryAnnual Leave at 17.5% leave loading12.75% Superannuation employer contributionAccess to long service leave after 7 years of continuous serviceSalary packaging options Up to 14 Weeks paid parental leave available to the primary carer, regardless of gender Deferred Salary Scheme…and a range of other great benefits!Apply Now