Assistant Principal (Student Wellbeing & Engagement) - Assisi Catholic College, UPPER COOMERA
Date: 23 Oct 2025
Location: UPPER COOMERA, QLD, AU, 4209
Company: Brisbane Catholic Education
About Brisbane Catholic Education
Brisbane Catholic Education (BCE) is a vibrant learning community within the Archdiocese, employing over 12,000 people across a diverse range of positions. As the largest provider of Catholic education in Queensland, BCE is dedicated to delivering high-quality education from Prep to Year 12. Through strong partnerships with parents, governments, and the wider community, BCE fosters social responsibility, self-discipline and Catholic values in all its students. We offer a supportive working culture where care for the individual is an important part of our ethos. Arrive at work every day to a welcoming and compassionate environment, knowing that you'll be supported to take care of what's important to you. Learn more about Brisbane Catholic Education.
About our school
Assisi Catholic College is a beautifully designed P-12 Brisbane Catholic Education co-educational school, with an enrolment of approximately 1,520 students. Our college is dedicated to fostering a vibrant, inclusive, and faith-filled learning environment where every student is empowered to achieve their full potential. We seek passionate and professional staff members who are independent, flexible, creative, and energised by the challenges of teaching in a contemporary educational setting.
Our outstanding facilities and innovative models of schooling support personalised, teacher-guided independent learning, community-based programs, adaptable spaces, and innovative learning technologies in a 1:1 environment.
At Assisi, we believe in holistic education, nurturing not only academic excellence but also the spiritual, physical, emotional, and social development of our students. Our commitment to creating a culture of collaboration, innovation, and community is evident in our everyday practices and interactions.
The College offers four phases of learning: Early Years (Prep–Year 3), Junior Years (Years 4–6), Middle Years (Years 7–9), and Senior Years (Years 10–12). As an authentic P–12 institution, Assisi Catholic College is characterised by continuity and connection across all learning phases and activities. Our leadership approach is guided by servant leadership principles, prioritising the needs of our students and staff. We are committed to continuous improvement and professional growth to provide the best possible educational experience.
Guided by our patrons, St Francis and St Clare, the College is deeply committed to the Gospel values of peace, love, truth, social justice, and ecology. Our commitment to environmental sustainability is reflected in our campus design and various energy-efficient practices. Our motto, “Peace through Justice,” encapsulates our core values.
If you share our passion for education and dedication to student growth and well-being, we encourage you to explore opportunities to join our professional and supportive team. Explore our school website to learn more about us.
Summary
The Assistant Principal – Student Wellbeing and Engagement is a member of the College Leadership Team with responsibility for fostering a safe, supportive, and high-expectation learning environment across Year 7 to Year 12. This role leads the College's implementation of various student engagement and wellbeing programs and initiatives, ensuring alignment to the College's Vision, Mission, and Values. The position plays a pivotal role in building capacity among staff, supporting students, and partnering with families to ensure every student can flourish.
- Location: Assisi Catholic College - Upper Coomera (S)
- Start date: 01/01/2026
- Status: Full-time
- Salary: $149,763.00 - $157,120.00 + super
- Ad close date: 16/11/2025
- Contact: careersbce@bne.catholic.edu.au
About the opportunity
Brisbane Catholic Education (BCE) invites applications for this School Senior Leadership position with the capability to support the Principal in:
- building the religious life of the school and a vibrant Catholic identity within the school community;
- growing the engagement, progress, achievement and wellbeing of each student in the school; and
- building a sustainable school community, ensuring stewardship of resources with transparency, accountability and compliance.
In this position you will be responsible for:
- Providing strategic leadership in student wellbeing, student behaviour and engagement using data (e.g. Tell Them from Me, Engage Analytics) to provide an informed, proactive and evidence-based response
- Lead the 7–12 College Wellbeing programs, including the coordination of curriculum alignment to same
- Lead the implementation of the College Student Behaviour Support Plan, maximising consistency in application across the College
- Strengthen teacher effectiveness and embed proactive approaches to student engagement and learning
- Behavioural and Classroom Interventions: Lead the team responsible for the design, coordination, and evaluation of behavioural and classroom interventions, ensuring responses are timely, targeted, and effective
- Pastoral Leadership: Lead, mentor, and support the College Pastoral Leaders in their work of student and staff support. Drive consistency in pastoral care and student engagement practices across the College
- Collaborate with key stakeholders regarding student wellbeing and engagement across the College including Support Teachers – Inclusive Education, Guidance Counsellors, relevant BCE supporting education officers, fostering shared responsibility and collaborative problem-solving
- Community and Staff Engagement: Build strong partnerships with parents, caregivers, and staff to support effective understanding and implementation of interventions. Promote transparent and consistent communication that strengthens home-school collaboration.
- Leadership Team Contribution: Work as part of the College Leadership Team to model and embed Catholic values, inspire a culture of care, connection, and excellence, and contribute to whole-of-College leadership.
About you
To be successful in this position you will bring relevant contemporary skills and experience including:
- Experience as an Assistant Principal, Assistant Principal Religious Education, Deputy Principal, Head of Campus or Principal, or a senior role providing support and leadership to Catholic schools, or equivalent experience
- Experience in teaching, and leading the teaching of, religious education.
Eligibility and Safeguarding requirements:
- Eligibility to work in Australia for the duration of the appointment
- Current registration with Queensland College of Teachers (QCT)
- For this position you are required to be Catholic (or a faith partner of one of our ecumenical schools).
Application
The Position Description, Eligibility Criteria and Referee Statement proformas for this position are provided on our careers page and should be downloaded prior to starting your application.
Please include a response (up to 250 words each) to the following criteria with your resume (single document upload):
- Demonstrated ability to lead and manage a school community effectively, including experience in strategic planning, staff development, and fostering a positive school culture.
- Proven commitment to promoting and integrating Catholic values and teachings within the school environment, including the ability to lead faith-based initiatives and support the spiritual development of students and staff.
- Extensive experience in educational leadership, including a strong track record of implementing innovative teaching practices, curriculum development, and improving student outcomes in accordance with AITSL standards.
Why choose BCE
Join us and be part of the largest Catholic Diocese in Queensland, nurturing your personal and professional development goals. As a valued member of our organisation, enjoy these and other rewards:
- Opportunities for career advancement and professional development
- Competitive remuneration and flexible work arrangements (position dependent)
- Access to targeted AI tools and training with a focus on innovation and strong ethical standards. Learn more here: The Rome Call for AI Ethics and Microsoft Australia News Centre
- Salary packaging and salary-sacrificing options
- Active staff social club and wellness programs
- Personal support for our employees and families through the Employee Assistance Program.
Please note applications for this position may be considered as they are received, and an appointment made prior to the advertised close date.
Everyone at BCE models and fosters a commitment to the safeguarding of children and promotes a culture where student protection is everyone’s responsibility. The Archdiocese of Brisbane has standards of conduct for workers to maintain a safe and healthy environment for children. Our commitment to these standards requires that we conduct working with children checks and background referencing for all persons who will engage in direct and regular involvement with children and young people and/or adults-at-risk. The organisation is fully committed to child safety and has a zero tolerance to abuse of children or adults-at-risk.
Equity and inclusion are at the core of our Catholic values and we recognise the benefits of a diverse workforce. We encourage and welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply for this position.
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