The Director of Schools, Diocese of Wollongong, invites applications from suitably experienced leaders for the Principal position at St Benedict’s Catholic College, Oran Park commencing at the beginning of the 2026 school year.
In the Diocese of Wollongong, Principals play a significant role in creating vibrant Catholic school communities where every student finds meaning and purpose in their life through experiencing continual growth in faith and improvement in learning.
WHY WORK FOR CATHOLIC EDUCATION IN THE DIOCESE OF WOLLONGONG
We provide our Principals with:
- Excellent professional & leadership development programs, tailored to your needs.
- A generous remuneration package.
- An environment that encourages innovation and collaboration through education.
- A platform to contribute to the life, mission and work of the Catholic faith community.
- A collaborative team culture with first class support from the Catholic Education Office across all key business functions.
ABOUT THE SCHOOL
The College takes its inspiration from St. Benedict of Nursia, the patron saint of students and the father of western monasticism. Set in a semi-rural environment on 8ha, the College offers a range of subjects from Stages 4-6 and extra curricula activities including sporting and cultural representative pathways through the Diocese of Wollongong and the Macarthur Independent Schools Association (MISA).
In the Benedictine tradition, we aim to develop a love of learning and a love of God in a pastorally caring environment where “the strong have something to strive for and the poor have nothing to run from Benedictine education sets its sights on the transformation of the human mind and heart. Benedictine education stresses the formation of the whole person rather than the intellect alone.
ABOUT YOU
To achieve success in the role, the successful candidate will be someone who can:
- Model Catholic faith in action and evidence a deep understanding and commitment to the mission and purpose of the catholic school within the broader evangelising mission of the church.
- Develop a culture of effective teaching and learning, by leading, designing and managing the quality of the educational experiences of all students.
- Build the capacity of staff within a professional, collaborative learning community through the provision of effective professional learning opportunities, regular feedback and performance management.
- Manage innovation and change to ensure that the school’s vision and strategic plan for improvement are aligned, actioned and realised.
- Display clear understanding of governance responsibilities and ensure that school processes meet system, NESA and legislative requirements.
- Recognise and build on the uniqueness of the school, church and local community to develop a mutually supportive, collaborative and trusting relationship with stakeholders to ensure their engagement in the life of the school.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Post-graduate study in a relevant discipline.
- Accreditation for Senior Leadership in a Catholic School (Category E) in accordance with the ‘Accreditation to Work, Teach and Lead in Systemic Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Wollongong’ policy.
WORKING WITH CHILDREN CLEARANCE
This role is classified as child related work and therefore we require a working with children clearance to be completed prior to your commencement with us.
POSITION APPLICATION
Applicants are to complete an online application which asks you to briefly address the essential criteria (the dot points in the ‘ABOUT YOU’ section of this position advertisement). Please keep your response to the equivalent of 2 pages in length
To confidentially discuss your application or general interest in this position please contact Brendan Hall, Team Leader - Talent Acquisition & Employee Services on 0429 004 745.
To submit your application please select the 'Apply Now' button at the bottom of this advertisement.
Closing date: Sunday 1 June 2025 at 11:55pm
