Principal
Employment
Full time, Permanent
Subject
General Teaching
Sector
Catholic
Teaching level
Primary
Closing date
27 September 2026
Posted 31 Aug 2026
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School type
Co-educational
Year range
Prep-6
School staff (FTE)
49.9
30.2 teaching · 19.7 non-teaching
Students per teacher
18.8:1
teaching FTE basis
Total enrolments
569
Indigenous students
6%
Language other than English
12%
Girls vs boys
281 girls · 288 boys
Socio-educational background
Around the Australian average
Source: ACARA My School data
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Role description
Position: PrincipalLocation: St Francis Xavier Catholic Primary School, Mackay (current enrolment approx. 565 students)TEC Range:$222,485 – $243,095 (including OSHC Allowance and 12.75% superannuation)Tenure: Full TimeCommencing:January 2027Closing Date:Sunday, 27 September 2026, 5:00pm
This is an exciting leadership opportunity to lead the school community of St Francis Xavier Catholic Primary School, Mackaycommencing January 2027.
St Francis Xavier Catholic Primary School, Mackay is part of a system of kindergartens, primary schools and colleges operated by Catholic Education in the Diocese of Rockhampton (CEDR) in rural and regional centres from Mackay, south to Bundaberg, and west to Longreach.
In your role as Principal, you will be supported by the staff of the Catholic Education Office in the areas of Teaching and Learning, Catholic Identity, First Nations Education, Inclusive Education, ICT, Finance, Strategy, Business Development, Human Resources and Student Protection.
As Principal at St Francis Xavier Catholic Primary School, Mackay, you will report to the Diocesan Director, Catholic Education in the Diocese of Rockhampton through the Assistant Director: Schools (Northern Region).
St Francis Xavier Catholic Primary School is a three-stream, Prep to Year Six, co-educational Catholic school located in West Mackay, adjacent to St Francis Xavier Church. Established by the Sisters of Mercy in 1935, the school proudly continues its rich Catholic tradition, fostering a nurturing and faith-filled community where students are encouraged to learn, love,…