Catholic School Principal - Lead Learning & Faith Growth

Catholic Education Diocese of Wollongong; Bellambi; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Holy Spirit College, Bellambi, seeks a Principal to commence at the start of 2027. The Executive Director of Schools invites applications from suitably experienced leaders to guide a Catholic college of around 1,300 students.

The successful candidate will model Catholic faith in action, lead teaching and learning, and build staff capability while aligning with the Diocese’s mission and governance requirements. Closing date 18 October 2026.

Qualifications

• Model Catholic faith in action and commitment to the mission of the Catholic school.
• Lead teaching quality and learning across the student body.
• Develop staff through professional learning and feedback.
• Align school vision with improvement plans and action them.
• Understand governance responsibilities and ensure compliance with system requirements.
• Engage with school, church and local community for stakeholder engagement.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Catholic education ethos

Governance & compliance

Staff development

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Post-graduate study in a relevant discipline

Current accreditation to teach with NESA

Accreditation for Senior Leadership in a Catholic School (Category E)

Job description

Holy Spirit College, Bellambi, seeks a Principal to commence at the start of 2027. The Executive Director of Schools invites applications from suitably experienced leaders to guide a Catholic college of around 1,300 students.

The successful candidate will model Catholic faith in action, lead teaching and learning, and build staff capability while aligning with the Diocese’s mission and governance requirements. Closing date 18 October 2026.