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Principal – St Mary’s Primary, Corowa (NSW)
posted 2 days ago in Education , in LeadershipJob Description
St Mary’s Primary, Corowa
St Mary’s caters for students from Kindergarten to Year 6 with our focus being inspired by our school motto, “Love and Truth”. This motto comes from our valued Mercy tradition, which calls students, teachers and our community to embrace the values of: compassionate service, respect for others and the land and to act with the spirit of Christian hospitality.
To find out more about St Mary’s Corowa click here.
About Corowa
Discover a heritage-rich town full of outdoor adventure and epicurean delights in Corowa, the Birthplace of Federation. Situated on the banks of the mighty Murray River, this gorgeous town opens a world of water sports, cycling, golf and gliding, as well as wine tasting in nearby vineyards.
Welcome to Corowa. To find out more, click here.
Why Work for Catholic Education Diocese of Wagga Wagga?
Catholic Education, Diocese of Wagga Wagga (CEDWW) serves twenty-four primary schools, five secondary colleges and two boarding facilities.
In joining CEDWW, you will be part of a vibrant Catholic education community, with a shared dedication to providing quality education to students. Our schools are committed to providing a supportive and nurturing environment where students can grow academically, socially, and spiritually. We achieve this through our schools being communities of Welcome, Faith, Service and Learning.
We support employees in their career journeys by offering various options for job mobility, promotional opportunities, and a comprehensive suite of professional development programs.
Your New Role
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.
For more information on the opportunity at St Mary’s Primary and the community visit here.
What We Can Offer
- 5 years full-time contract with the option of an additional 5 years subject to ongoing successful Performance Reviews.
- Role to Commence 20th January 2026
- Salary in accordance with Enrolment Band 2 of the NSW and ACT Catholic Systemic Schools Principals Enterprise Agreement 2024
- Relocation assistance via Muval
- Retention Incentive ($5,000 per annum for the first four years of employment)
- Petrol Allowance: $2000 per annum (pro-rata) if travelling >50km (one-way)
- Access to Salary Packaging
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program
- Discounted Bupa Health Insurance
- Principal Workplace Coaching Program
Applications & Enquiries
Interested candidates are invited to request an Applicant Information Pack via email at [email protected]
- To be considered, your submission must directly address the criteria detailed within the Applicant Information Pack.
- Enquiries about this position can be directed to Prue Horan, Deputy Executive Director of Catholic Education, by request.
- Please submit your application by email to [email protected]
- If you are applying for this position you must complete a Pre-Employment Declaration as part of CEDWW Recruitment requirements. If you do not complete the Pre-Employment Declaration we are unable to progress your application further.
All employment offers with Catholic Education Diocese of Wagga Wagga (CEDWW) are contingent upon the successful completion of pre-employment screening checks conducted by CEDWW’s People and Culture team.
Expression of Interest submission closes on Wednesday 21st May 2025 at 11.59pm AEST.
CEDWW reserves the right to interview and appoint at any stage during the search process.
“CEDWW is a child related employer and is committed to the safety, wellbeing and protection of all children and young people in our care”
“CEDWW is an equal opportunity employer. All recruitment and selection decisions are based solely on merit and we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, as well as people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds”