Principal

Job No: TCE5073

Commencement Date: 11 January 2027

Location: St Benedict's Catholic School - Shaw QLD 

Salary Range: $195,610 per annum pending experience + Super + Allowances

As Townsville’s newest Catholic primary school, St Benedict's Catholic School, Shaw  offers a rare opportunity for an inspiring educational leader to shape a thriving, modern learning community. We deliver an exceptional standard of education, equipping students to achieve their full potential through tailored, supportive learning approaches and vibrant extracurricular programs.

We seek a collaborative Principal who will foster academic excellence. Drawing direction from Catholic traditions, your leadership will reflect the grace and dignity of St Benedict—a peace-loving leader whose example guides us to honour ‘God in all of life.’

If you are a dedicated leader focused on building strong school-family partnerships and empowering every unique student to flourish, we invite you to guide our school into a dynamic future.

Set on the tropical coast of North Queensland, Townsville blends the energy of a thriving regional city with the warmth of a welcoming community. With Magnetic Island just a short ferry ride away and the Great Barrier Reef on its doorstep, you can spend weekends exploring palm-lined beaches, vibrant markets, and lively cultural events - all while enjoying the relaxed, outdoors-focused lifestyle that makes Townsville such a rewarding place to live and work.

About you

With proven leadership experience and a deep commitment to Catholic education, you demonstrate the ability to develop an…