Catholic Education – Diocese of Rockhampton (CEDR) serves communities from Bundaberg in the south to Mackay in the north and west to Longreach. It is a large, dynamic and growing organisation with a current enrolment of approximately 18,220 students and a staff of approximately 3,400 in Kindergartens, Early Learning Centres, Outside School Hours Care Services, 31 Catholic Primary Schools and 8 Catholic Secondary Colleges.
Principals within CEDR are supported by the staff of the Catholic Education Office in the areas of Teaching and Learning, Catholic Identity, First Nations Education, ICT, Finance, Strategy, Business Development, Human Resources and Student Protection.
Shalom College Bundaberg
Established in 1984, Shalom College is a part of the CEDR system of schools. It is a co-educational YRS 7-12 College with approx. 1569 students. It is the only Catholic secondary college in the Bundaberg region.
Shalom College is set on thirteen hectares on the outskirts of West Bundaberg. The College also has a campus of eighty-five hectares at South Bingera twenty-three kilometres west of Bundaberg. This campus provides students with outdoor activities, environmental education and a venue for camps and retreats.
Shalom College offers a diverse curriculum through a modern, well-equipped school with a wide range of co-curricular activities including instrumental music, choirs, interschool sport, retreats and camps.
Living and Working in Bundaberg
With a population of over 100,000, Bundaberg is where Queensland’s coastal lifestyle meets community. The city connects easily to Brisbane via air or train. It is a growing regional hub with infrastructure projects such as a new Bundaberg Hospital. Bundaberg is a ‘right-size’ city with big opportunities—and a backyard that’s world-class.
Further Information
Additional information can be viewed by visiting the College website located at https://www.shalomcollege.com/
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Position Overview
Position Title: Principal
Position Purpose
The Principal is the religious, educational and organisational leader of a Catholic School within the Diocese of Rockhampton.
The Principal provides leadership and exercises prudential stewardship of the Catholic School. The Principal is ultimately responsible for the Catholic identity and ethos, curriculum and effective management of the school.
At a later stage in this project, you will be provided a full position description
Key Relationships
As Principal at Shalom College, Bundaberg, you will report to the Diocesan Director Catholic Education in the Diocese of Rockhampton through the Assistant Director: Schools (Southern Region).
The school staffing structure can be viewed on the College website.
Reason for Vacancy
The current Principal is retiring after 17 years of leading Shalom College.
Commencement
Negotiable, however, ideally by 19th January 2026.
Conditions of Employment
- Remuneration (consisting of salary and superannuation) ranges from $265,916 to $289,650.
- Salary packaging options are available.
- Relocation support is available.
- Professional Renewal Leave is provided.
- Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service (portability of Long Service Leave may also be applicable).
- Access to corporate health schemes with either (Bupa or Westfund Health Insurance).
- Access to Fitness Passport.
- Professional development and learning opportunities.
- The Working with Children (Risk Management & Screening) Act 2000 requires the preferred applicant to be subject to “working with children check” as part of the employment screening process. Further details regarding this check may be obtained at bluecard.qld.gov.au
- Current Queensland College of Teachers Registration, or able to obtain it.
Selection Criteria
We invite expressions of interest from people who align with the following:
- A practising Catholic with a sound understanding of, and commitment to, Catholic education.
- Able to promote the Catholic vision in the school’s goals, policies, programs and structures.
- Has experience of successful leadership in Catholic secondary education.
- Can foster a culture of inspirational teaching and learning and lead the development and implementation of school improvement initiatives.
- The interpersonal skills to build partnerships within the school and with the local community.
- Relevant tertiary qualifications.
Are You Interested?
If you are interested in this role, please use the ‘Express Your Interest’ panel on this webpage; or email jobs@traksearch.com quoting ref number TS1578. All we require at the outset is a resume, email address and mobile telephone number. No other documentation is required from you to express your interest.
All emails and resumes are acknowledged within 48 hours. Please contact us again if this does not occur.
Questions can be directed to John Chesher (0417 068 220) or by email to jobs@traksearch.com
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The Selection Process
The timeline for this project is as follows:
| Date of project launch/advertising | By Monday 8th Sept. |
| Latest date for applications | Wed 24th Sept. |
| Trak Search provides applications to CEDR | During week commencing Mon 29th Sept. |
| Anticipated CEDR shortlisting | Week of Mon 6th October |
| Anticipated timing of CEDR interviews | Likely within 7 days of shortlisting |
We have been instructed to provide a process that is transparent and welcoming.
- Closing is 5.00pm on the date shown above. However, a late application could be accepted, providing it does not adversely impact other applications or the CEDR schedule.
- Trak Search will arrange to have a brief telephone conversation with people interested in this role. At this time additional information will be provided to you.
- Early in the week of Mon 29th September all resumes will be forwarded to CEDR and their shortlisting will occur soon after.
- From that time all contact regarding this role (including invitations to interview, referee requests and unsuccessful advice) will occur directly between applicants and CEDR, with Trak Search not involved.
- People are contacted and discussions commence soon after applications are received. We do not wait until the close date. There are advantages in applying immediately.
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