Mater Dei Primary Wagga Wagga

Come and experience the heart of Mater Dei Catholic Primary School, nestled in the tranquil surroundings of Lake Albert. Our welcoming community is built on the Wagga Wagga Catholic Charter pillars of welcome, faith, service, and learning, offering students a holistic, faith-based education that nurtures their spiritual, intellectual, physical, and emotional growth. Our Religious Education Framework fosters a sense of awe and wonder and is deeply embedded in our daily life to ensure we are ‘one in spirit’.

At Mater Dei, our expert teaching team delivers an exceptional educational program aligned with the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) syllabuses, enhanced by research and guided by our diocesan pedagogy of transformative learning. Our well resourced K-6 learning environments are flexible, future-focused, and include custom designed spaces to support every student to engage and thrive.

To find out more about Mater Dei Primary School click here.

About Wagga Wagga

Imagine a city where you could enjoy a challenging and stimulating career, afford a beautiful house, live close to quality schools, experience a wealth of cultural and sporting entertainment – and have a daily commute of 10 minutes.

Welcome to Wagga Wagga, to find out more click here.

Why Work for Catholic Education Diocese of Wagga Wagga?

Join Catholic Education, Diocese of Wagga Wagga (CEDWW) and become part of a supportive community spanning 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 a Faith Leader, the Catholic School Assistant Principal models faith in action, supporting the Principal in leading the school community to develop a shared vision that focuses on the provision of a high-quality Catholic education for all students.

The Assistant Principal:

• Is a key member of the school Leadership Team.
• Exercises a unique professional relationship of support and loyalty to the Principal and to the school Leadership Team.
• Contributes to the collaborative decision-making processes.
• Assists the Principal in the planning, implementation and evaluation of school improvement.
• Monitors and evaluates the implementation of effective teaching practice within the school to improve student achievement.

What We Can Offer

• Full-Time Position to Commence 20th January 2026
• Salary Determined by NESA Accreditation and Teaching Service, plus Assistant Principal allowance $34,676 per annum
• Access to Salary Packaging
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program
• Discounted Bupa Health Insurance
• 5 years full-time contract with the option of an additional 5 years subject to ongoing successful Performance Reviews.

Application & Enquiries 

If you are interested in this position, would like further information or wish to request an Applicant Information Pack, please contact the CEDWW Recruitment Team 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 the CEDWW Recruitment Team via email at [email protected]

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 submissions close on Sunday 28th September 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”