Salary Range: $179,184 plus superannuation
Employment Status: Full-time
Eligibility: Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident
Start Date: Monday, 25 January 2026, Term One
About St Mary MacKillop College
St Mary MacKillop College is Canberra’s largest secondary school, operating across two campuses: Years 7 to 9 at our Padua Campus in Wanniassa, and Years 10 to 12 at our St Peter’s Campus in Isabella Plains. As part of the Catholic Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn Education Limited (CACGEL), we are connected to a wider network of 56 Catholic schools and nine Early Learning Centres across the region. Our diverse and talented teaching staff brings a wealth of experience and expertise from various backgrounds, creating a friendly and supportive environment that enriches the learning experience. We offer a wide range of curriculum options, excellent facilities, and numerous co-curricular opportunities. At MacKillop, we provide staff with pathways to leadership, access to professional learning and wellbeing programs, flexible working arrangements, and support for those transitioning from primary to secondary teaching. We are proud of our inclusive and welcoming community, as well as our strong culture of quality teaching and learning, which is committed to providing a safe and supportive environment where every student can thrive.
About the Role
The Assistant Principal Academic Care is a senior leadership position responsible for providing strategic and operational oversight of curriculum, assessment, reporting, and student academic achievement at the College. Working in close partnership with the Principal and College Executive, the role leads the development, implementation, and evaluation of high-quality teaching and learning programs, ensuring compliance with the Australian Curriculum, ACT Board of Senior Secondary Studies (BSSS) and CACGEL requirements and continuous improvement through the effective use of student performance data. The Assistant Principal Academic Care supports and develops the leadership capacity of Faculty Coordinators, strengthens pathways and partnerships within and beyond the College, and ensures that all aspects of academic life are grounded in the Vision and Josephite charism of St Mary MacKillop College.
Benefits and Opportunities
- Extensive training in our high-quality professional learning program, Catalyst
- Access to curriculum resources that support evidence-based, high-impact teaching practice
- 24 weeks of paid parental leave (maternity/adoption)
- Up to 14 weeks of paid parental leave (paternity/non-initial primary carer leave)
- Support for professional development and study opportunities
- Access to the FLOURISH Wellbeing Program offering a range of benefits and offers, traditional counselling and holistic wellbeing services
- Opportunities to transfer to other schools within the Archdiocese across ACT and NSW to support lifestyle choices
Qualifications and Essential Criteria
- Bachelor of Education or Master of Teaching
- ACT Working with Vulnerable People clearance (WWVP)
- ACT Teacher Quality Institute (TQI) registration
- Postgraduate qualification in Religious Education or Theological Studies
- Academic qualifications additional to Initial Teacher Education (Master’s Degree or five-year equivalent)
- Practicing Catholic connected to a parish or other worshipping community
- Provide a reference from a current Parish Priest
Application Process
Applicants are required to submit a current resume and a cover letter that addresses the selection criteria as outlined in the Position Description. This position involves working with children. Appointment is subject to satisfactory employment screening for child-related employment.
Catholic Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn Education Limited (CACGEL) is committed to workforce diversity and creating inclusive workplaces and welcomes applications from candidates of all diversity groups to support schools and early learning centres to deliver quality education outcomes for students.
For further information about the School please visit the website. Information about the CACGEL can be accessed here.
Position-specific queries: Lachlan McNicol on 02 6209 0124 or via email Lachlan.McNicol@mackillop.act.edu.au.
Application queries: Recruitment Team on 02 6234 5427 or via email recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au.
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