Diocese of Lismore Catholic Schools Limited
Catholic education in the Diocese of Lismore is a long standing provider of school education on the north coast of New South Wales. 45 Catholic primary and secondary schools, operate in all major urban centres and many smaller towns from Tweed Heads to Laurieton. All Catholic schools seek to provide a comprehensive, quality education in a welcoming and secure environment.
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St John's College, Lismore
Assistant Principal – Mission
Full-time, permanent position commencing 31 January 2026.
Relocation assistance available
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Overview of school:
St John's College, Woodlawn is a co-educational Catholic Secondary College situated in a charming rural setting 5km from Lismore and just over half an hour from Ballina and Byron Bay. The current enrolments are around 770.
Overview of role:
St John's College, Lismore serves the evangelising mission of the Catholic Church - to proclaim the good news of Jesus Christ.
In the Diocese of Lismore, Catholic parish schools have responded to historical, religious and cultural contexts for over 150 years and continue to do so today, in this case, serving the community of Lismore and its surrounds. In such a community, the beating heart of Catholic education is a shared fidelity to the mission within the local church.
In this mission the school aims to form and educate the whole person. This education recognises the innate dignity of the child, made in the image of God. A holistic approach also acknowledges each student’s unique physical, intellectual, emotional and spiritual needs.![]()
Applicants must:
- hold a valid NSW Working with Children Check
- have full accreditation with NSW Educational Standards Authority (NESA)
- be a practising Catholic who witnesses to Catholic beliefs and practices.
Selection Criteria:
- Relevant teaching and post graduate qualifications at Masters Level or above in Religious Education / Theology / Pastoral Ministry, or willingness to obtain.
- Compliance with the Accreditation to Work Teach and Lead Policy. This includes beginning appropriate study courses in regards teaching Religious Education (Category D) and Leadership (Category E).
- Experience leading and implementing the School and Diocesan Strategic Plans and accountabilities
- Experience in promotion of an effective, engaging and innovative school evangelising community
- Success in building the capacity of teachers for discipleship formation
- Demonstrated ability to contribute to the development of co-responsible leadership
- Demonstrated ability to create and maintain supportive and safe pastoral care learning environments.
Your application should address the criteria above.
Referee Reports are required from shortlisted candidates who have been invited to interview. Please see the instructions and templates below for further information.
Additional information:
Enquiries: recruitment@lism.catholic.edu.au
Applications close: 9.00 am, Monday 3 November 2025.
Diocese of Lismore Catholic Schools Limited is committed to creating Child Safe Schools.
Child Protection Legislation requires preferred applicants to be subject to employment screening.
An Equal Opportunity Employer.
