Principal

Employment Status: Full-time

Eligibility: Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident

Start Date: January 2027

About Catholic Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn Education Limited

The Catholic Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn Education Limited (CACGEL) is a leading education provider in the Canberra and southern NSW region. CACGEL has city, regional, rural, coastal and remote work locations. Covering 88,000 square kilometres across the ACT and in NSW from Pambula in the south to Goulburn and Crookwell in the north and west to Lake Cargelligo. The System is comprised of 29 schools and nine early learning centres in the ACT, and 27 schools in NSW. CACGEL educates approximately 24,000 students and engages over 4,000 staff.

The person of Jesus is at the heart of CACGEL's mission as a response to Christ's command to "love one another as I have loved you". CACGEL has a strong belief in the importance of integrating "faith in learning" and providing high quality pastoral care for all students.

CACGEL is among Australia’s leading education systems for teacher professional learning and development. This has been achieved through the implementation of Catalyst, an evidence-based professional learning program.

Expressions of Interest

CACGEL is seeking expressions of interest from experienced and qualified school leaders to fill Principal roles as vacancies arise over a two-year period.

School leaders interested in a career in the Archdiocese are encouraged to apply to this advertisement, and provide a preference for a specific school, location or school setting such as NSW Primary School etc.

Current Vacancies

CACGEL currently has a vacancy for 2027 at Lumen Christi Catholic College, Pambula NSW.

Lumen Christi Catholic College, Pambula

Lumen Christi Catholic College is a co-educational school for students in Kindergarten to Year 12 located on the stunning NSW Sapphire Coast. The College opened in 2001, and has now grown to almost 700 students.

Lumen Christi is committed to the mission of evangelisation and to modelling the teachings of Christ. The college community is open and welcoming, inviting all to live the motto, ‘Be the light of Christ’. This motto underpins everything from everyday interaction with people to involvement in the local community. The theme of light is also central to the broader educational mission in inspiring students to ‘shine their light’ and be the best they can be.

Lumen Christi has a student cohort of 698 and the principal leads a team of 103 employees.

Benefits and Opportunities

• Extensive training in our high-quality professional learning program, Catalyst
• Access to curriculum resources that support evidence-based, high-impact teaching practice
• 24 weeks of paid parental leave (maternity/adoption)
• Up to 14 weeks of paid parental leave (paternity/non-initial primary carer leave)
• Support for professional development and study opportunities
• Access to the FLOURISH Wellbeing Program offering a range of benefits and offers, traditional counselling and holistic wellbeing services
• Opportunities to transfer to other schools within the Archdiocese across ACT and NSW to support lifestyle choices

Qualifications and Eligibility

• Postgraduate qualification in Religious Education or Theological Studies
• Bachelor of Teaching or Education and Master of Teaching or Education or five year equivalent
• For roles in the ACT, Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) and Teacher Quality Institute (TQI) registrations
• For roles in NSW, Working With Children Check (WWCC) and NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) accreditation
• Practicing Catholic connected to a parish or worshipping community
• Provide a reference from a current Parish Priest
• Accreditation E in accordance with the Accreditation to Work, Teach and Lead in Catholic Education, Canberra and Goulburn Policy.
• Complete and upload the Prospective Fit and Proper Person Declaration Form.

Application Process

Applicants are required to submit a current resume and a cover letter that addresses the Position Description. This position involves working with children. Appointment is subject to satisfactory employment screening for child-related employment in accordance with CACGEL policy.

CACGEL is committed to workforce diversity and creating inclusive workplaces. CACGEL welcomes applications from candidates of all diversity groups to support schools and early learning centres to deliver quality education outcomes for students.

Information about CACGEL can be accessed here.

Application queries can be made to Karen Wells via email at karen.wells@cg.catholic.edu.au or via phone on 0408 649 844.

Applicant Information Pack