Principal (Broulee)
Contract Type: Contract Position Full Time
Applications Close: 21 September 2025
Principals of Catholic schools are called to live and promote the Vision, to share and witness to Catholic faith and traditions, build inclusive communities and deliver contemporary quality learning opportunities for every person.
<p><strong>Location:</strong> Carroll College, Broulee NSW<br><strong>Closing date: </strong>Sunday, 21 September 2025<br><strong>Employment term:</strong> Commencing January 2026<br><br><strong>About Us</strong><br><br>
The Catholic Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn Education Limited (CECG) is a leading education provider in the Canberra and southern NSW region. CECG has city, regional, rural, coastal and remote work locations covering 88,000 square kilometres 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. CECG educates approximately 24,000 students and engage over 4,000 staff.<br><br>
CECG is among Australia鈥檚 leading education systems for teacher professional learning and development. This has been achieved through the development and implementation of <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://catalyst.cg.catholic.edu.au/about/information-for-teachers/">Catalyst</a>, an evidence-based professional learning program based on the Science of Learning and Science of Reading Principles. The program has been developed in collaboration with leading experts such as Dr Lorraine Hammond, Jenny Donovan, Natalie Wexler, Michael Roberts and Toni Hatten-Roberts, amongst others and provides teachers with a suite of curated resources to support development, growth and excellence in teaching and learning.<br><br><strong>About the role</strong><br><br>
Principals of Catholic schools are called to live and promote the Vision, to share and witness to Catholic faith and traditions, build inclusive communities and deliver contemporary quality learning opportunities for every person.<br><br>
Carroll College is a co-educational Year 7 to 12 college in the South Coast beachside village of Broulee.<br><br>
The college is a leader in pedagogical practices, delivering curriculum instruction based on cognitive science principles about how students learn, and has earned a reputation for academic excellence.<br><br>
Carroll College is highly invested in students, parents and employees, and the culture is one of support and empowerment. Carroll College nurtures spiritual growth and provides a safe and caring learning environment through a multi-dimensional approach to wellbeing.<br><br>
Carroll College is committed to ongoing improvement and providing opportunities and experiences that enable our students to flourish. The college promotes a behaviour curriculum that supports students鈥 readiness for learning.</p>
<p>Established in 1995 and named after the late Archbishop Francis Carroll, the college has a proud history and rich traditions that reflect our core values of compassion, love, equity, justice and respect for all. Carroll College is a Catholic learning community that enriches the lives of young people through faith in action.<br><br>
The Principal of Carroll College leads a team of 100 employees and a student cohort of 492*.<br><br>
CECG is seeking candidates who can commit to the purpose of Catholic schools, namely 鈥<i>To be leading Catholic communities that nurture each person's God-given potential through teaching and service.鈥</i><br><br>
CECG is also looking for a Principal who will actively engage with the community and grow school enrolments under their leadership.<br><br>
*<i>Enrolment numbers correct at the time of publication.</i></p>
<p><strong>Benefits and Opportunities</strong></p>
<p>Be a part of a system committed to work-class professional learning, through <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://catalyst.cg.catholic.edu.au/">Catalyst</a>.</p>
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<li>An attractive remuneration package.</li>
<li>Salary packaging options.</li>
<li>Access to the staff wellbeing program.</li>
<li>Opportunities to further develop professionally as an educational leader.</li>
<li>Make a positive difference to the lives of staff, students, parents and the broader community.</li>
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<p><strong>Application process</strong></p>
<p>Applications must include:</p>
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<li>Cover letter includes statements against the five leadership practices outlined in the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://publicstorage.dc2.pageuppeople.com/832/ClientPublicFile/975e8f0a-f0fc-429d-816e-601d687a765d.docx">Applicant Information</a>.</li>
<li>Resume</li>
<li>Up to three referees, one of whom is your Catholic Priest from your own parish, using the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://publicstorage.dc2.pageuppeople.com/832/ClientPublicFile/526f4f4d-e4cc-4d5e-9228-e0437a315617.docx">Parish Priest Referee Report</a>.</li>
<li>A completed <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://publicstorage.dc2.pageuppeople.com/832/ClientPublicFile/cde35c25-28f9-4c6f-9167-ee67e638ca42.docx">Prospective Fit and Proper Person Declaration Form.</a></li>
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<p><i><strong>Before applying for this role, contact Karen on 0408 649 844 to obtain critical information.</strong></i></p>
<p><strong>Other Eligibility Criteria</strong></p>
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<li>To be eligible to apply, applicants must be Australian Citizens or Permanent Residents.</li>
<li>Appointment is subject to satisfactory employment screening for child related employment in accordance with CECG policy.</li>
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<p> <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://careers.pageuppeople.com/832/cw/en/PositionDescriptionDocument/505761/principal-broulee">Applicant Information Pack</a></p>