Principal - St William's School, GROVELY

Brisbane Catholic Education Office; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 200,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Brisbane seeks an experienced Principal to lead a vibrant school community, enriching the religious life and promoting student wellbeing. The ideal candidate will have significant leadership experience, particularly in Catholic schools, and be committed to supporting the spiritual development of students. This full-time role offers a competitive salary and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Career advancement opportunities

Access to employee wellness programs

Flexible work arrangements

Qualifications

• Experience as an Assistant Principal, Deputy Principal, or Principal.
• Ability to lead and manage a school community effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead the religious life of the school.
• Grow student engagement and achievement.
• Build sustainable school community.

Skills

Educational leadership

Religious education

Education

Registration with Queensland College of Teachers

Job description

Principal - St William's School, GROVELY

About Brisbane Catholic Education
Brisbane Catholic Education (BCE) is a vibrant learning community within the Archdiocese, employing over 12,000 people across a diverse range of positions. As the largest provider of Catholic education in Queensland, BCE is dedicated to delivering high-quality education from Prep to Year 12. Through strong partnerships with parents, governments, and the wider community, BCE fosters social responsibility, self-discipline and Catholic values in all its students. We offer a supportive working culture where care for the individual is an important part of our ethos.

About our school
St William's School is a Catholic Primary School in the north-western suburb of Keperra, Brisbane. We are a co-educational school catering to the academic, social, emotional, physical and spiritual needs of all our students. Our enrolment of over 510 students from Prep to Year 6.

St William's is set on a 4.5-hectare site, with a large oval, covered basketball court, huge hall and multiple playgrounds for different year levels and ages. All our classrooms are air-conditioned, with digital throw-down screens, and all classrooms are extremely well-resourced to help support the teaching and learning needs of our staff and students. We are a One-to-One iPad school, and this program starts in Year 2. We offer specialist subjects in Japanese, Digital and Design Technologies, Performing Arts and PE.

As a community, we promote a respectful, caring, safe Christian environment for our students and staff to enjoy, and our motto is "In God's Hands".

Summary

• Location: St Williams School - Grovely
• Start date: 01/01/2026
• Status: Full-time | Continuing
• Salary: $200,494.00 - $209,912.00 + super
• Ad close date: 27th October 2025
• Contact: David Sewell

About the opportunity
Brisbane Catholic Education (BCE) invites applications for this School Senior Leadership position with the capability to:

• lead the religious life of the school and build a vibrant Catholic identity within the school community;
• grow the engagement, progress, achievement and wellbeing of each student in the school; and
• build a sustainable school community, ensuring stewardship of resources with transparency, accountability and compliance.

About you
To be successful in this position you will bring relevant contemporary skills and experience including:

• Experience as an Assistant Principal, Assistant Principal Religious Education, Deputy Principal, Head of Campus or Principal, or a senior role providing support and leadership to Catholic schools, or equivalent experience
• Experience in teaching, and leading the teaching of, religious education.

Eligibility and Safeguarding requirements:

• Eligibility to work in Australia for the duration of the appointment
• Current registration with Queensland College of Teachers (QCT)
• For this position you are required to be Catholic (or a faith partner of one of our ecumenical schools).

Application
The Position Description, Eligibility Criteria and Referee Statement proformas for this position are provided on our careers page and should be downloaded prior to starting your application.
Please include a response (up to 250 words each) to the following criteria with your resume:

• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage a school community effectively, including experience in strategic planning, staff development, and fostering a positive school culture.
• Proven commitment to promoting and integrating Catholic values and teachings within the school environment, including the ability to lead faith-based initiatives and support the spiritual development of students and staff.
• Extensive experience in educational leadership, including a strong track record of implementing innovative teaching practices, curriculum development, and improving student outcomes in accordance with AITSL standards.

Why choose BCE
Join us and be part of the largest Catholic Diocese in Queensland, nurturing your personal and professional development goals. As a valued member of our organisation, enjoy these and other rewards:

• Opportunities for career advancement and professional development
• Competitive remuneration and flexible work arrangements (position dependent)
• Access to targeted AI tools and training with a focus on innovation and strong ethical standards.
• Salary packaging and salary-sacrificing options
• Active staff social club and wellness programs
• Personal support for our employees and families through the Employee Assistance Program.

Please note applications for this position may be considered as they are received, and an appointment made prior to the advertised close date.
Everyone at BCE models and fosters a commitment to the safeguarding of children and promotes a culture where student protection is everyone's responsibility. The Archdiocese of Brisbane has standards of conduct for workers to maintain a safe and healthy environment for children.
Equity and inclusion are at the core of our Catholic values and we recognise the benefits of a diverse workforce. We encourage and welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply for this position.