Principal - Marian Catholic College, Griffith

Anzuk; Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully-maintained car

Retention bonus scheme

Relocation assistance

Private health insurance discount

Salary packaging

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Catholic Education Diocese of Wagga Wagga invites applications for a Principal at Marian Catholic College, Griffith. Commencing January 2027, the successful candidate will lead with faith, academic excellence and a collaborative leadership style to serve students in Years 7–12 across the Riverina.

The role offers a fully supportive Catholic community, relocation assistance, a retention incentive and comprehensive benefits within the NSW system.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a school or large educational community.
• Commitment to Catholic faith reflected in values and behaviours.
• Ability to mentor staff, engage families and foster faith-based learning.
• Proven record of strategic planning and school improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead the school to enact a shared vision for high-quality Catholic education.
• Model faith in action and strengthen Catholic identity across the college.
• Oversee governance, performance development and staff wellbeing.
• Engage with families, communities and governance bodies in Griffith.

Skills

Educational leadership

Strategic planning

Catholic ethos

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

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.

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.