Principal, St Joseph’s Catholic School, Mount Isa (Re-advertised)

St Joseph's Catholic School · Mount Isa, QLD

Employment

Full time, Permanent

Subject

General Teaching

Sector

Catholic

Teaching level

Primary

Closing date

14 October 2026

19 days remaining

Posted 24 Sep 2026

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About 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

49%
51%

Socio-educational background

Around the Australian average

More disadvantage Average More advantage

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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