Principal, St Joseph’s Catholic School, Mount Isa (Re-advertised)
Employment
Full time, Permanent
Subject
General Teaching
Sector
Catholic
Teaching level
Primary
Closing date
14 October 2026
Posted 24 Sep 2026
Details look wrong? Report an errorAbout St Joseph's Catholic School
School type
Co-educational
Year range
Prep-6
School staff (FTE)
30.9
20.6 teaching · 10.3 non-teaching
Students per teacher
15.2:1
teaching FTE basis
Total enrolments
313
Indigenous students
17%
Language other than English
27%
Girls vs boys
152 girls · 161 boys
Socio-educational background
Around the Australian average
Source: ACARA My School data
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Role description
Are you a primary or secondary leader seeking:
- the opportunity to lead a welcoming Catholic primary school grounded in the Josephite tradition?
- a community where your leadership can make a visible and lasting difference?
- a rewarding outback lifestyle, with accommodation and relocation assistance available?
About Townsville Catholic Education:
Townsville Catholic Education supports 29 schools within the Diocese, located throughout a diverse region of North Queensland, extending west to Mount Isa, south to Proserpine, and north to Ingham.
About St Joseph’s:
St Joseph’s Catholic School is a welcoming Prep–Year 6 school of approximately 200 students within the Townsville Catholic Education system. Located in the heart of Mount Isa, the school has proudly served its community since 1932 and remains strongly grounded in the Josephite tradition.
Following a significant redevelopment completed in 2024, St Joseph's offers contemporary learning environments where students and staff are empowered to love, learn and serve.
About Mount Isa, QLD:
Mount Isa offers a distinctive combination of professional opportunity, community connection and an authentic outback lifestyle. With a population of nearly 20,000, Mount Isa is the major regional centre for north-west Queensland.
Conditions of Employment:
- The salary is $175,567 plus superannuation at 12.75%
- 17.5% leave loading and salary packaging options
- Accommodation assistance options.
- Relocation assistance is available, if required
Interested?
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