Foundation Principal: Build a New Catholic Primary School

Catholic Education Ballarat - Ballarat Office; Ballarat; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Diocese Of Ballarat Catholic Education Limited (DOBCEL) invites applications for Foundation Principal of the new Catholic Primary School in Winter Valley, Ballarat. The role begins in January 2027, with opening planned for January 2028 and a focus on shaping vision, Catholic identity and foundational culture.

You will lead community engagement, enrolment growth and the development of strong family and parish partnerships, while recruiting and developing a high-performing foundation staff team

Responsibilities

• Establish and lead a new Catholic primary school from conception through to opening and future growth.
• Shape the vision, Catholic Identity, culture and strategic direction of the school's foundation years.
• Create a culture of belonging, collaboration and faith that reflects DOBCEL Strategy 2035.
• Lead community engagement, enrolment growth and development of strong family and parish partnerships.
• Recruit and develop a high-performing foundation staff team.
• Partner with architects, builders and DOBCEL leaders to create contemporary learning environments.

Job description

Diocese Of Ballarat Catholic Education Limited (DOBCEL) invites applications for Foundation Principal of the new Catholic Primary School in Winter Valley, Ballarat. The role begins in January 2027, with opening planned for January 2028 and a focus on shaping vision, Catholic identity and foundational culture.

You will lead community engagement, enrolment growth and the development of strong family and parish partnerships, while recruiting and developing a high-performing foundation staff team