Principal - St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Riverwood

PRINCIPAL | K-6 | 451 Students 
St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School Riverwood
Commencement Date: Term 1, Tuesday, 27 January 2026 
Closing Date: Wednesday, 14 May 2025
Capacity: Full-Time

About Sydney Catholic Schools 

In joining Sydney Catholic Schools (SCS), you will be part of the largest Catholic education community in NSW, with a unified vision and shared resources, encompassing over 145 schools and over 74,000 students. We enable job mobility across the system, diverse career opportunities and an extensive suite of professional development programs. 

SCS is renowned for excellence, with six schools in the top 100 and 13 in the top 150 of the 2024 HSC rankings. Be part of a system that fosters academic, creative, and vocational success, shaping future leaders every step of the way.

We welcome applications from internal and external candidates.

About the School

St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School is a close-knit, community-focused school where compassion, positivity, and teamwork define our ethos. Guided by the legacy of St Mary of the Cross MacKillop and the Sisters of St Joseph, we embody their commitment to act on every need we encounter.

We are dedicated to academic excellence, offering a stimulating curriculum with high standards that both challenges and supports every learner. Students at St Joseph’s Riverwood are also encouraged to develop their talents through a variety of co-curricular activities including music, debating, CaSPA and sport. 

We value the deep connection between our Parish Priest, Fr John Doherty, and St Joseph’s Catholic Parish Riverwood. This partnership helps the school and the families foster an environment that strengthens faith, encourages personal development, and builds a profound sense of belonging.

What We Offer

• attractive remuneration and salary packaging benefits of up to $15,900 annually
• extensive professional development and leadership opportunities 
• tailored mentorship program for new principals
• up to 25% discount on school fees for parents of SCS students
• a generous Employee Referral Program
• health and wellbeing initiatives and resources, including voice care programs, advice on nutrition and free annual flu shots.

About You

• Are you an innovative educator ready to take the next step in your professional journey? 
• Are you committed to lead a dynamic Catholic school of the future?
• Is the value of community important to you?
• Are you energised by creating experiences that challenge schools, students, teachers and parents to achieve and grow in ways they never thought possible?
• Can you build a great team and strong relationships that are faith-filled and optimistic?
• Do you actively contribute to the life, mission and work of the Catholic faith community?

In this exciting and rewarding role, you will be involved in making a difference in the lives of young people by:

• making explicit, through witness and example, the mission of Catholic schools 
• leading strategic change through consultation and collaboration with stakeholders
• developing innovative programs to address individual students’ needs 
• improving student outcomes by improving the effectiveness of teaching and learning
• creating a school-wide professional learning culture
• monitoring the performance and organisational health of the school to identify ways to improve the educational experience
• promoting a culture of informed decision-making, transparency and collaboration incorporating the use of data 
• leading, as part of a Network, a compelling pre to post educational experience
• examining the context of the broader community and global educational trends for the benefit of the school. 

You will have attained the following:

• postgraduate qualifications or Masters in Leadership, Religion, Theology or a relevant educational field
• the requirements of (Category E) in the Accreditation Policy to Work, Teach and Lead in Sydney Catholic Schools or agree to meet these requirements in your first contract term. 

As an educational leader, you will champion and support the ongoing personal and professional development of yourself and your team. Strategically, your vision will be to build and foster a culture of continuous improvement and sustainability in all areas within your school.

Application Process

Submit your application via the ‘Apply’ button and follow the steps to complete your application. To support your application, you will be required to provide:

• your current resume
• a cover letter
• three referee contacts, including your current hiring manager/principal (where applicable), your last principal and Parish Priest reference.  

General Enquiries: For more information about this role or any general enquiries, please contact Rafy Farah, Leadership Recruitment Specialist via email at [email protected]. 

If you encounter technical issues or for any general enquiries, please contact the People & Culture Services team on (02) 9568 8297 (8am-5pm Mon-Fri).

Statement of Commitment to Child Safety
Click here to access SCS' Statement of Commitment to Child Safety and join us in creating a culture of child safety and wellbeing.

Working With Children Check (WWCC)
This role is classified as child-related work and therefore requires a WWCC clearance prior to commencement of employment.

SCS welcomes and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and candidates with diverse backgrounds.