Principal - Marian Catholic College, Griffith

ANZUK Education (New Zealand); Wagga Wagga, Griffith; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully maintained car

Retention bonus $20,000

Relocation assistance

Discounted private health insurance

Fitness Passport

Salary packaging

Employee Assistance Program

5 years contract with option to extend

Job summary

Marian Catholic College in Griffith invites applications for the Principal position commencing January 2027. The successful candidate will lead with a Catholic faith‑based vision, fostering academic, spiritual and personal growth for students in Years 7–12 within a diverse community.

As Faith Leader, you will model faith in action and work with staff, families and the wider diocese to deliver a shared vision of high‑quality Catholic education, while guiding staff through change and community

Responsibilities

• Lead the school community to enact a shared vision for a high‑quality Catholic education for all students.
• Model faith in action as Faith Leader and integrate Catholic values into school life.
• Drive religious formation, community engagement and strong relationships with staff, families and students.

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.

What is next?

Catholic Education Diocese of Wagga Wagga has engaged ANZUK Executive to support the search process for this position.

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

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