Catholic School Principal: Leader for Learning

Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools - East Melbourne; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Lisieux Catholic Primary School, Torquay, part of Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools (MACS), seeks a Principal to lead with faith and educational excellence. The role requires collaboration with parish and MACS to realise the school’s vision and nurture a faith-filled, high-performing learning community.

The successful candidate will model catechetical leadership, drive inclusive practices, and oversee wellbeing, curriculum and staff development in a Catholic context.

Qualifications

• Evidence of VIT Registration (or Digital VIT Registration).
• Master’s degree or five-year accreditation to teach and/or lead Religious Education in a Catholic School.

Responsibilities

• Provide faith-based, instructional leadership to realise the school’s vision.
• Collaborate with Parish, MACS, staff and the wider school community to meet strategic goals.
• Lead on pastoral care, wellbeing and curriculum in line with Catholic education standards.
• Ensure strong governance, enrolment growth and financial stewardship under MACS 2030.

Skills

Faith leadership

Instructional leadership

Safety & wellbeing

Enrolment growth

Compliance

Leadership & coaching

Education

VIT Registration

Master’s degree / five-year accreditation

Job description

Lisieux Catholic Primary School, Torquay, part of Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools (MACS), seeks a Principal to lead with faith and educational excellence. The role requires collaboration with parish and MACS to realise the school’s vision and nurture a faith-filled, high-performing learning community.

The successful candidate will model catechetical leadership, drive inclusive practices, and oversee wellbeing, curriculum and staff development in a Catholic context.