ANZUK Executive are proud to support Catholic Education South Australia (CESA) and the Diocese of Port Pirie in their search for the next Principal of St. Mark’s College, Port Pirie.  

Following the appointment of Dr. Sandra Hewson as inaugural Campus Principal of Xavier College Riverlea Park, this is an outstanding opportunity for an accomplished and faith-filled Catholic educator to lead one of South Australia’s largest regional Catholic colleges and shape the future of a thriving Reception to Year 12 learning community.

About the College 
St Mark’s College is a thriving Catholic co-educational Reception to Year 12 college located in the regional city of Port Pirie, South Australia. Serving approximately 980 students across two campuses, Benedict Campus (Reception to Year 6) and Bosco Campus (Years 7 to 12), the College enjoys strong enrolment growth, significant community confidence and deep connections with the parish and wider community.

With a rich Catholic educational heritage spanning almost 150 years, St Mark’s College is grounded in the charisms of the Sisters of the Good Samaritan and the Salesians of Don Bosco. The College is renowned for its welcoming culture, commitment to faith, excellence and equity, and a strong belief that every student should be known, valued and empowered to flourish.

Students benefit from a broad range of academic, vocational, agricultural, sporting, leadership and co-curricular opportunities, supported by contemporary facilities, a recently completed boarding facility and the unique educational experiences offered through McNally Farm.

About the Role 
As Faith Leader, the Principal will actively nurture the College’s Catholic identity while building upon its strong culture of learning, wellbeing and community engagement. The successful candidate will lead a large and complex educational community with a focus on excellence, innovation and continuous improvement.

We welcome expressions of interest from experienced Catholic educational leaders who can demonstrate:

• A deep commitment to Catholic education and faith leadership
• Experience leading large and complex educational settings
• A contemporary understanding of teaching, learning and student wellbeing
• A capacity to build strong relationships across students, staff, families and parish communities
• Strategic leadership skills that inspire innovation, growth and sustainable improvement
• A commitment to developing people and building leadership capacity across the College community

Why Port Pirie? 
Located on the eastern shores of Spencer Gulf, approximately two hours north of Adelaide, Port Pirie offers an enviable regional lifestyle combined with access to quality health, education, sporting and community facilities.

Known as the “City of Friendly People,” Port Pirie is a welcoming and vibrant regional centre with a rich history, strong community spirit and growing opportunities across industry, agriculture, renewable energy and community services. Situated between Spencer Gulf and the spectacular Flinders Ranges, the region offers an exceptional lifestyle for individuals and families seeking connection, balance and authentic community engagement.

What We Offer 

• Competitive executive-level remuneration package, including salary of $275,212
• Relocation assistance (where applicable)
• Access to ongoing professional development and leadership formation
• Strong collegial support through CESA and the Diocese of Port Pirie
• The opportunity to lead a highly regarded Reception to Year 12 Catholic College with approximately 980 students
• A significant leadership role within one of South Australia’s most respected regional Catholic education communities

How to Apply 
To request an Applicant Information Pack or arrange a confidential conversation, please contact:

Mitch Jones
02 8029 6955 | 0417 652 970
[email protected]

Application Requirements
Please submit a single PDF document containing:

• A statement of no more than two pages addressing, your experience relevant to the role, your motivation for applying and what you hope to contribute to the St Mark’s College community
• A current Curriculum Vitae including the details of all relevant qualifications as well as three professional referees, one of whom must be your parish priest
• Note that referees will not be contacted through the initial stages of this process 
• Your consent will be sought prior to connecting with nominated referees 

Applications should be emailed to Mitch Jones ([email protected]) prior to close of submissions at 5pm ACST Friday 18th September. 

Child Safety Commitment 
Catholic Education South Australia and the Diocese of Port Pirie are committed to the safety, wellbeing and protection of all children and young people in their care.