Founding Principal — New Catholic Primary School

Catholic Education Office Diocese of Ballarat

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AUD 150,000 - 190,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Catholic Education Office Diocese of Ballarat – Ballarat VIC is seeking an inspiring Foundation Principal to establish and lead a new Catholic Primary School in Winter Valley, opening in January 2028. The successful applicant will commence in January 2027 and will shape the vision, culture and foundations of a school serving generations of students and families.

As Foundation Principal, you will lead from conception through opening, build partnerships with families and parishes, recruit and

Qualifications

Authentic Catholic leader with faith, wellbeing, inclusion and belonging.
Strategic leader who can establish new initiatives and manage change.
Passion for learning and teaching excellence with data-driven decision making.
Able to recruit, develop and empower high-performing teams.
Strong relationship builder with staff, families and parish partners.
Ability to lead planning, compliance and long-term sustainability.

Responsibilities

Establish and lead a new Catholic primary school from conception through opening and future growth.
Shape the vision, Catholic Identity, culture and strategic direction for foundation years.
Create belonging, collaboration and faith reflecting DOBCEL Strategy 2035.
Lead innovation, educational excellence and family/community engagement.
Recruit and support a foundation staff team committed to learning and wellbeing.
Partner with architects and leaders to create contemporary learning environments.