Principal - Marian Catholic College, Griffith

Catholic Education, Diocese of Wagga Wagga; Griffith City; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully maintained car

Retention bonus $20,000

Relocation assistance

Discounted health insurance

Fitness Passport access

Salary packaging

Employee assistance program

5-year contract with extension option

Job summary

Catholic Education Diocese of Wagga Wagga seeks an innovative Catholic educator to become Principal of Marian Catholic College, Griffith. Commencing January 2027, the chosen leader will model faith in action, guide faith-life and school culture, and drive a high‑quality Catholic education for all students.

Marian Catholic College serves Years 7–12 with ~700 students, and offers a fully maintained car, relocation assistance via Muval, a retention bonus scheme, salary packaging, health options and

Job description

Catholic Education Diocese of Wagga Wagga is seeking an innovative and experienced Catholic educator with a collaborative leadership style for the role of Principal, Marian Catholic College, Griffith.

Commencing for January 2027, the successful Principal at Marian will be one who is committed to the Catholic faith and incorporates this in the values and behaviours of personal and community life.

The College

Marian Catholic College is a Catholic co-educational secondary school providing a comprehensive education for students in Years 7–12 from Griffith and surrounding communities across the Riverina.

With an enrolment of approximately 700 students, Marian is a vibrant and culturally diverse College that values strong relationships between students, families and staff. The College provides a supportive learning environment in which every student is encouraged to grow academically, spiritually, socially and personally.

Inspired by the traditions of the Sisters of Mercy and the Marist Brothers, Marian Catholic College is committed to developing compassionate, confident and responsible young people. The College combines high expectations for learning with genuine care for each student, creating an inclusive community grounded in faith, service and respect.

The Opportunity

The opportunity at Marian Catholic College presents as one ideal for both outstanding emerging leaders as well as experienced Principals eager for a regional NSW tree-change.

As Faith Leader, the Catholic School Principal models faith in action, leading the school community to enact a shared vision that focuses on the provision of a high-quality Catholic education for all students.

What We Can Offer

• Salary in accordance with the NSW and ACT Catholic Systemic Schools Principals Enterprise Agreement 2025
• Provision of fully-maintained car
• Retention Bonus Scheme of $20,000 ($5,000 per annum for the first four years of employment)
• Relocation assistance through Muval
• Discounted Bupa Private Health Insurance and access to Fitness Passport
• Access to Salary Packaging through Maxxia
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program
• 5 years full-time contract with the option of an additional 5 years subject to ongoing successful Performance Reviews.

Expressions of interest close 5pm AEDT Fri 16th October.

Further timelines and interview schedules can be discussed with interested applicants upon inquiry.

CEDWW reserves the right to interview and appoint at any stage during the search process.