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 Joseph's Primary School, Wauchope

Assistant Principal – Mission

Full-time permanent position commencing 27 January 2026

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Overview of school:

Wauchope is located on the Mid North Coast region of New South Wales, Australia. It is within the boundaries of the Port Macquarie-Hastings Council area. Wauchope is inland on the Hastings River and the Oxley Highway 19 km west of Port Macquarie.

To find out more about Wauchope, click this link

Overview of role:

St Joseph's Primary School, Wauchope 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 Wauchope 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 postgraduate qualifications at Master's Level in Religious Education / Theology / Pastoral Ministry, or willingness to obtain
• Compliance with the Accreditation to Work Teach and Lead Policy upon appointment. This includes beginning appropriate study courses in regards teaching Religious Education (Category D) and Leadership (Category E)
• Broad experience in Religious Education / Pastoral Care and/or Pastoral Ministry and leading collaborative cultures
• Demonstrated ability to integrate Catholic beliefs and practices into all aspects of learning and teaching, including Catholic Social Teaching
• Demonstrated high levels of organisation, communication and problem-solving skills
• Experience in leading initiatives that focus on improving mission, engagement and wellbeing outcomes for all students
• Success in building the capacity of teachers for School Evangelisation and discipleship formation
• Demonstrated ability to lead processes to develop effective, engaging and innovative school evangelising community (including Student Evangelisation and Catechesis)
• Demonstrated ability to create and maintain inclusive, supportive and safe 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:

• Position Description – Assistant Principal Mission (primary) 
• Referee Instructions
• Referee Report - Parish Priest / Administrator
• Referee Report - Professional
• Click this link Hastings Region for information on our Diocese and region

Enquiries: hr@lism.catholic.edu.au

Applications close: 9.00 am, Monday 15 September 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.