Associate Head of Campus - Mount Isa Flexible School
* Fixed‑term, Full‑time (5 + 5)
* Start: 19 January 2026
* Salary: Assistant Principal Level 1‑3
* Remote area provisions and accommodation allowance
ABOUT THE ORGANISATION
EREA Flexible Schools offer a full‑time and multi‑year secondary education and social inclusion programme for disenfranchised young people. They respond with a variety of flexible and innovative social inclusion and learning experiences. EREA FS provides young people with a varied and holistic set of learning experiences supporting them to identify and pursue an individual transition to adulthood, employment, further education and training and social connectedness.
ABOUT THE ROLE
This position exists to provide leadership support across Mount Isa Flexible School. The role works in close cooperation with the Head of Campus, the Area Principal, and the Regional Support Team.
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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
* Tertiary qualifications in Teaching with eligibility for teacher registration with Queensland College of Teachers is desirable, or tertiary qualifications in Social / Behavioural Sciences (e.g., Social Work, Community Services or Psychology) with a valid Blue Card essential, plus a current open driver's licence and willingness to drive school buses.
* Demonstrated commitment to the values of Edmund Rice Education Australia – the ability to build just communities based on the Touchstones of Inclusive Community, Gospel Spirituality, Justice and Solidarity and Liberating Education.
* Demonstrated leadership in developing and maintaining programmes for young people at risk, with substantial knowledge of, and experience in, leadership across key accountabilities, and the ability to support staff and engage in reflective practice to enhance learning for disenfranchised young people.
* Demonstrated experience in leading trauma‑transformative practice and wellbeing support that helps young people build a learner identity, achieve positive social outcomes and re‑engage in education.
* Demonstrated ability to develop and implement a range of learning choices and assessments that meet the diverse characteristics, needs and learning styles of young people at risk.
* Commitment to, and ability to lead a multi‑disciplinary community reflecting on working together under the four principles of operation: Respect, Safety and Legal, Honesty and Participation; modelling resolution of differences, negotiation of learning, and recognising rights and responsibilities.
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
* Edmund Rice charism
* Learning how to run a school differently
* Enhanced superannuation contribution options
* Salary‑sacrifice benefits, including FBT‑exempt payments of up to $15,900 p / a
* Induction, wellbeing and ongoing professional development
* Supportive multi‑disciplinary team environment
* Free EAP counselling services
HOW TO APPLY (please upload documents in PDF format)
To apply for a position, please complete the application form below. To support your application, you will be required to provide a current CV and cover letter highlighting your qualifications, experience and suitability for the role.
For a confidential conversation about the role, please contact Samone Anderson, Head of Campus, EREA Flexible Schools Ltd., on 0429 361 254 or via email
Applications will be reviewed upon receipt.
APPLICATIONS CLOSE 3 PM (AEST) FRIDAY 5 DECEMBER 2025
The successful applicant must possess (or be eligible to obtain) and maintain a current Working With Children Check.
All applicants will be subject to EREA and legislative screening procedures. These checks are consistent with EREA's commitment to child protection policies and procedures.
Edmund Rice Education Australia is committed to ensuring the safety, wellbeing and dignity of all children and young people.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.
Edmund Rice Education Australia is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Edmund Rice Education Australia (EREA) Flexible Schools Ltd is a child‑safe organisation committed to the protection of children and has zero tolerance of abuse of children. All applicants will be subject to EREA and legislative screening procedures.
These checks are consistent with EREA's commitment to child safeguarding policies and procedures. This includes compliance with our Child Safeguarding policy and code of conduct.
EREA Flexible Schools Ltd is an equal‑opportunity employer that promotes the safety and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
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