<p><i><strong>Are you seeking:</strong></i></p> <ul> <li><i>the opportunity to lead one of the larger Catholic P–12 Colleges in Queensland, with more than 1,500 students across two dedicated campuses?&nbsp;</i></li> <li><i>a substantial principalship offering the breadth and complexity of leadership experience that comes with responsibility for the full Prep–Year 12 educational journey?</i></li> <li><i>the opportunity to lead a Catholic College with a strong Franciscan heritage, while enjoying the lifestyle and opportunities offered by North Queensland’s major regional city?</i></li> </ul> <p><strong>About Townsville Catholic Education:</strong><br> 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.</p> <p><strong>About St Anthony’s: &nbsp;</strong><br> St Anthony's Catholic College is part of the system of Catholic schools in the Diocese of Townsville.&nbsp;<br> Located in Townsville's growing Northern Beaches, the College is a thriving P-12 co-educational College educating more than 1,500 students across dedicated primary and secondary campuses.</p> <p>Its Franciscan heritage shapes a strong culture of faith, belonging, service and community, alongside a commitment to excellence in learning.</p> <p><strong>About Townsville, QLD:</strong><br> Set on the tropical coast of North Queensland, Townsville is a major regional city of more than 206,000 people and the largest city in regional Queensland outside the state’s south-east. It blends the energy of a thriving regional city with the warmth of a welcoming community. With Magnetic Island and the Great Barrier Reef on its doorstep, Townsville combines the services and opportunities of a major regional centre with an outdoor-focused North Queensland lifestyle.</p> <p><strong>Position Overview:&nbsp;</strong><br> This is a substantial leadership opportunity within a large and complex P–12 environment. The Principal will provide coherent whole-of-College leadership while recognising the distinct educational, pastoral and operational needs of the primary and secondary settings.</p> <p><strong>Conditions of Employment:</strong></p> <ul> <li>The salary is $225,389 with 17.5% leave loading and salary packaging options.</li> <li>12.75% superannuation employer contributio</li> </ul> <p><strong>Interested?</strong></p> <ul> <li>.If you have substantial and recent leadership experience in Catholic education, please visit traksearch.com to access additional information.</li> <li>To express your interest, simply send a resume from this site; from the <a href="https://www.traksearch.com/jobs/1594-71-tce-principal/" rel="nofollow">Trak Search website</a>; or by email to <a href="mailto:jobs@traksearch.com?subject=Principal%2C%20St%20Anthony%E2%80%99s%20Catholic%20College%2C%20Townsville%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29" rel="nofollow">jobs@traksearch.com</a> quoting ref number TS1594-71&nbsp;</li> <li>Enquiries are welcome to Lauren Minter (0421 364 240) or John Chesher (0417 068 220).</li> </ul> <p><strong>Closing Date</strong>: Monday 14th September 2026.</p>