Commencing in Term 4 or 2026 by negotiation, Catholic Education Diocese of Wagga Wagga is seeking an innovative and experienced educator with a collaborative leadership style for the position of Principal, St. Joseph’s Primary School, Jerilderie.

This role will suit a current or emerging Catholic leader who is committed to the Catholic faith and incorporates this in the values and behaviours of personal and community life, all within a community of 45 highly-engaged learners.

About St. Joseph’s
St Joseph’s Primary School is located in the southern Riverina town of Jerilderie. The school challenges every student to dare to do as much as is within them in our every day opportunities.

St. Joseph’s has an enrolment of 45 students creating three classes, Kinder through to Year 6. As a co-educational systemic Catholic School, the school operates under the guidelines and policies of the Catholic Schools Office in Wagga Wagga.

The school has many modern facilities, whilst still retaining the intimate environment that a small school can provide. The school prides itself on its involvement with the Parish and Jerilderie community.

About Jerilderie 
Jeriledrie is a quintessentially Australian country town with deep roots in early Australian history. With a population of 1100, it retains proximity to larger regional service cities such as Wagga Wagga and Albury, with both major cities just over 90min away.

The town was given its name by its original custodians, the Jethi people, which means “place of many reeds.” In more recent history, it was the site of Ned Kelly’s penning of “The Jerilderie Letter”, a 56-page manifesto written less than 20 years before the opening of St. Joseph’s.

Jeriledire is the southern gateway to the Kidman Way, a scenic driving route through the heart of NSW. The region is recognised internationally for its contribution to high-end agriculture, including fine merino wool in addition to fresh produce such as olives and organic wine grapes.

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 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.

Ideally, the successful leader would hold accreditation for Senior Leaders in a Catholic School (Category E) or would be working towards Accreditation.

What We Can Offer

• Modern family-friendly house provided with rent subsidised by CEDWW
• $20,000 retention incentive ($5,000 per annum for the first four years of employment)
• 5 years full-time contract with the option of an additional 5 years subject to ongoing successful performance reviews
• Salary in accordance with enrolment Band 1 of the NSW and ACT Catholic Systemic Schools Principals Enterprise Agreement 2024
• Relocation assistance via Muval
• Relocation Rental Assistance
• Access to Salary Packaging
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program
• Discounted Bupa Health Insurance
• Principal workplace coaching program

CEDWW places great importance on Principal Wellbeing and it is an integral part of how we support Principals across the Diocese. The Principal Wellbeing Strategy includes:

• Principal wellbeing conference (2025 Conference Keynote speaker: Dr Paul Kidson from ACU)
• Principal coaching
• Principal debrief sessions
• Principal mentoring (for newly appointed Principals)
• Annual Principal health and wellbeing checks

Applications & Enquiries 
Catholic Education Diocese of Wagga Wagga has engaged ANZUK Executive to support the search process for this position.

If you are interested in this position, would like further information or wish to request an Applicant Information Pack, please contact Mitch Jones from ANZUK Executive:

• [email protected]
• 02 8029 6955 // 0417652970

A further conversation with Prue Horan, Deputy Director (CEDWW) can be organised upon request.

Expressions of interest close on Monday 14th July at 5:00pm.

Further timelines and interview schedules can be discussed with interested applicants upon inquiry. Applications must address the criteria from within the Application Information Pack.

CEDWW reserves the right to interview and appoint at any stage during the search process.