Principal - Marian Catholic College, Griffith

ANZUK Education; Griffith City; On-site; AUD 170,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully-maintained car

Retention bonus $20,000

Relocation assistance

Private health insurance discount

Fitness Passport access

Salary packaging

Employee Assistance Program

Contract extension option

Job summary

Marian Catholic College in Griffith, NSW, is seeking a Principal to lead a Catholic co-educational secondary school of about 700 students.

Commencing January 2027, the successful candidate will promote faith in action, foster strong relationships with families and staff, and drive academic, spiritual and personal growth in a supportive learning community grounded in faith, service and respect. The role offers a regional NSW tree-change and a comprehensive leadership platform.

Qualifications

• Innovative and experienced Catholic educator with collaborative leadership.
• Experience in leading a secondary school within a Catholic system is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead Marian Catholic College as Faith Leader and principal, shaping vision and Catholic education.
• Oversee student learning, staff development, and community relations to support 700 students.

Job description

Principal - Marian Catholic College, Griffith

Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Full Time

Applications Close: 16 October 2026

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.

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.

• 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.

Affiliation: Catholic
Teaching Level: Secondary
Gender: Coed

687 Students
65 TeachingStaff
36 Non-Teaching Staff

Single School

Marian Catholic College participates in the evangelising mission of the Church to transform the world into the family of God.At Marian Catholic College we aim to create an atmosphere and to teach in such a way that each individual is led to reach his/her full potential. The relationships in our community are characterised by respect for the dignity and uniqueness of each person, by justice, love and sharing.