Deputy Principal

Warakirri College; Campbelltown; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary sacrificing benefits up to $15,

Car allowance

Fitness Passport membership

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Warakirri College seeks a Deputy Principal to lead across Campbelltown and Picton campuses, driving student wellbeing, staff development and strategic execution. The role shares oversight with a dynamic Strategic Leadership Team and requires a proven track record in educational leadership and trauma-informed practice.

The Deputy Principal will model our values—respect, inclusion, care, opportunity, teamwork—and support complex decisions while guiding large, diverse teams toward school growth and

Qualifications

• Proven commitment to trauma-informed practices.
• Strong pastoral orientation and ability to work with students with social-emotional challenges.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills; collaborative mindset.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a regional leadership team across three campuses.
• Oversee day-to-day operations and align with strategic direction.
• Build strong relationships with parents, staff, and the community; ensure student wellbeing and success.

Skills

Trauma-informed practices

Pastoral orientation

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Relationship-building

Resilience and emotional regulation

Education

Teaching qualification with NESA Proficient level or above

Job description

Lead with integrity. Change young lives. Make a lasting difference.

About Us

At Warakirri College, we educate young people aged 15–22 who have disengaged from mainstream schooling—often due to anxiety, depression, or social disadvantage. Our students need the right environment and dedicated, passionate educators in order to thrive.

Our education model is expanding its reach, and by the end of 2027, we will have 7 physical campusesand a Distance Education unit.

To support our continued growth and strengthen the quality of the Warakirri educational offering, we are seeking to appoint a Deputy Principal for the regions of Campbelltown and Picton. We are looking for a values-driven educational leader who will work with a high-performing leadership team to shape and implement the strategic direction of the College.

Commencement: in consultation with the successful applicant.

About the Role

The Deputy Principals are essential in promoting a positive school culture and supporting the Principal in achieving the school’s strategic vision. The role is multifaceted and crucial for the smooth operation of the school by providing professional leadership and management.

This role would suit an exceptional educational leader, someone who leads with warmth and presence, thinks strategically as well as practically, and is highly credible with students, staff, parents and colleagues. The successful candidate would be someone who understands the needs of students from trauma backgrounds, or with social-emotional disabilities - someone who models our values of respect and inclusion, care and commitment, opportunity and teamwork, and ambition with integrity.

Working closely with a dynamic Strategic Leadership Team, the Deputy Principal will have the opportunity to engage deeply in College growth and development, complex organisational decision-making and leadership of large and diverse teams.

Each Deputy Principal is responsible for three campuses, around 360 students and 55 staff. This role will initially support three existing Heads of Campus in managing the day-to-day operations of their campuses located in Campbelltown (North and South campus) and our newly opened Picton campus.

About You

Key selection criteria:

Demonstrated commitment to values-aligned, trauma-informed practices.

Recognised teaching qualification with current NESA accreditation at Proficient level or above and evidence of being an exemplary teacher.

A minimum of five years in a leadership role, with proven ability to lead, support and develop diverse educational teams.

Strong pastoral orientation, including the ability to work effectively with students experiencing social, emotional and behavioural challenges.

Outstanding interpersonal, communication and problem-solving skills, flexibility and foresight to anticipate, prioritise and resolve issues in line with College requirements and student needs.

Proven capacity to build and maintain relationships with parents, the community, and other stakeholders.

Demonstrated resilience and emotional regulation, with the ability to maintain stable, effective performance under pressure or in challenging situations.

What we offer

The opportunity to work with a team of committed professionals in an exciting period of College growth.

A supportive multi-campus school environment where positive relationships are at the forefront.

A sustained focus on professional development.

A very attractive salary package, plus salary sacrificing benefits of FBT exempt payments up to $15,999 p/a. and a car allowance.

Fitness Passport membership.

Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Child Safety Commitment

Warakirri College is deeply committed tochild safety and wellbeing. All staff are required to undergoNational Police Clearanceand hold aWorking with Children Checkin accordance with NSW Child Safe Standards.

Applicants must have full working rights to work in Australia