TOWNSVILLE CATHOLIC EDUCATION

Job No: TCE5144
Commencement Date: 11 January 2027
Location: Townsville Catholic Education Office, Kirwan
Salary Range: $153,472 - $172,733 per annum pro rata pending experiance + Super
Townsville Catholic Education is seeking a passionate and dynamic Religious Education Lead for a permanent, full-time position dedicated to supporting and enhancing Catholic education across the Diocese. Working as part of a School Service Team and reporting to the Education Consultant, you will play a critical role in coaching and building the capacity of teachers and school leaders particularly the Assistant Principal - Religious Education (APRE). In this role, you will provide specialist curriculum and Catholic Identity advice, guide annual curriculum reviews, and facilitate high-quality spiritual formation and professional development opportunities to strengthen religious literacy and faith formation throughout our school communities.
To be successful, you will bring proven leadership experience in Catholic education, expertise in Religious Education pedagogy, and a strong track record of mentoring and collaborating with educators. You must hold a deep personal commitment to the Catholic ethos and mission of Townsville Catholic Education, along with a firm dedication to student protection, safety, and legislative compliance.
Townsville Catholic Education 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 staff. The organisation is fully committed to child safety and has a zero tolerance to abuse of children or adults-at-risk.
For more information, please review the full position description.
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Applications close 19 October 2026
About us
Townsville Catholic Education provides a supportive, flexible working environment where care for the individual is an important part of our ethos. We employ motivated people who want to work together to produce excellent outcomes for our students. Our staff are recognised as being central to achieving our mission.
We value your hard work and dedication, and we’re proud to offer a range of benefits designed to support you both professionally and personally:
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<li>Competitive Salary</li>
<li>5 weeks Annual Leave with 4 weeks at 17.5% leave loading</li>
<li>12.75% Superannuation employer contribution</li>
<li>Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service</li>
<li>Salary packaging options</li>
<li>Up to 14 Weeks paid parental leave available to the primary carer, regardless of gender</li>
<li>Deferred Salary Scheme</li>
<li>…and a range of other great benefits!</li>
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