Assistant Principal Academic Care
Employment
Full time, Permanent
Subject
General Teaching
Sector
Catholic
Teaching level
Secondary
Closing date
9 September 2026
About St Mary MacKillop College
School type
Co-educational
Year range
7-12
School staff (FTE)
211.9
150.9 teaching · 61 non-teaching
Students per teacher
13.8:1
teaching FTE basis
Total enrolments
2,088
Indigenous students
4%
Language other than English
8%
Girls vs boys
1,112 girls · 976 boys
Socio-educational background
Above the Australian average
Source: ACARA My School data
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Role description
Salary Range: $179,184 plus superannuation
Employment Status: Full-time
Eligibility: Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident
Start Date: Monday, 25 January 2026, Term One
About St Mary MacKillop College
St Mary MacKillop College is Canberra’s largest secondary school, operating across two campuses: Years 7 to 9 at our Padua Campus in Wanniassa, and Years 10 to 12 at our St Peter’s Campus in Isabella Plains. As part of the Catholic Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn Education Limited (CACGEL), we are connected to a wider network of 56 Catholic schools and nine Early Learning Centres across the region. Our diverse and talented teaching staff brings a wealth of experience and expertise from various backgrounds, creating a friendly and supportive environment that enriches the learning experience. We offer a wide range of curriculum options, excellent facilities, and numerous co-curricular opportunities. At MacKillop, we provide staff with pathways to leadership, access to professional learning and wellbeing programs, flexible working arrangements, and support for those transitioning from primary to secondary teaching. We are proud of our inclusive and welcoming community, as well as our strong culture of quality teaching and learning, which is committed to providing a safe and supportive environment where every student can thrive.
About the Role
The Assistant Principal Academic Care is a senior leadership position responsible for providing strategic and operational oversight of curriculum, assessment, reporting, and student academic achievement at the College. Working in close …