Foundation Principal: Lead a New Catholic Primary School

Victorian Catholic Education Authority Limited; Ballarat; Hybrid; AUD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Diocese of Ballarat Catholic Education Limited (DOBCEL) seeks a Foundation Principal for a new Catholic Primary School in Winter Valley, Ballarat. The role opens in January 2027, with school opening in January 2028, and requires building the school from its foundations, shaping Catholic identity and establishing a thriving community.

The successful candidate will work with DOBCEL and Ballarat leaders to drive innovation, educational excellence and strong family & parish partnerships, ensuring

Qualifications

• Evidence-based Catholic education leadership with a clear strategic vision.
• Ability to lead a new school community and drive educational excellence.
• Strong capability in community engagement, governance and change management.

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 foundation years.
• Recruit and develop a high-performing foundation staff team and build strong family/parish partnerships.
• Partner with architects, builders and Catholic Education Ballarat leaders to create contemporary learning environments and sustainable foundations.

Job description

Diocese of Ballarat Catholic Education Limited (DOBCEL) seeks a Foundation Principal for a new Catholic Primary School in Winter Valley, Ballarat. The role opens in January 2027, with school opening in January 2028, and requires building the school from its foundations, shaping Catholic identity and establishing a thriving community.

The successful candidate will work with DOBCEL and Ballarat leaders to drive innovation, educational excellence and strong family & parish partnerships, ensuring