Area Principal - Deception Bay, Noosa, Gympie Fixed-term, Full-time (5+5 years) Commencement date: 4 January **** End date: 3 January **** Location: Brisbane / South East Queensland Travel required ABOUT THE ORGANISATION Edmund Rice Education Australia (EREA) Flexible Schools Ltd currently educates over 2,700 young people in 22 Flexible Learning Schools (12 based in Queensland and 10 other schools across Australia) and two Special Education Services Schools in NSW, with approximately 800 staff nationally.
Flexi schools serve young people who experience complex educational, social or psychological situations which demand unique responses.
They enable young people to engage in education in a supported learning environment through a methodology based on trauma informed practice, to co-create a Common Ground using Operation by Principles, in which the principles of Honesty, Respect, Participation, Safe Legal are embedded.
Our special schools serve young people with mild to moderate intellectual disabilities.
ABOUT THE ROLE The Area Principal is the delegated leader of multiple Flexible Schools, each of which will employ a Head of Campus who oversees the daily operations of the schools.
The role is responsible for providing operational leadership and oversight of the relevant schools, and holds delegated responsibility from the Regional Director in the areas of Safeguarding, Learning and Pedagogy, Risk, Compliance and HR.
The Area Principal will also lead in the areas of Flexi Practice, Formation, Identity, Finance, and Land and Infrastructure.
The role will also play a significant leadership role in terms of growth in the local area, working in partnership with community stakeholders and the National Leadership Team.
The Area Principal is the direct line manager for Heads of Campus and reports directly to the Regional Director.
The role receives significant support from a Regional Support Team, particularly in the areas of Finance, HR, Safeguarding, Risk, Compliance, Learning and Pedagogy and Flexi Practice.
In relation to safeguarding,



the Area Principal has responsibility for guaranteeing that all staff members possess a clear and comprehensive understanding of their roles and obligations pertaining to child safeguarding.
The Area Principal has an essential role in fostering a safe environment for young people enrolled in their school, ensuring clear communication around policies, procedures and protocols.
The Area Principal is a driver of cultivating a culture of vigilance and responsibility, emphasizing a collective commitment to child safeguarding.
For more information, please refer to the Position Description HERE ABOUT YOU Understanding of and commitment to the values of a Catholic educational system of schools in the Edmund Rice tradition.
Proven senior leadership experience, both strategic and operational, characterised by robust organisational, administrative, communication, and leadership skills, particularly in relation to areas outlined in this position.
Able to demonstrate the high-level communication, collaboration and interpersonal skills necessary to be successful in a complex and layered organisational structure.
Appropriate qualifications (such as in Education Leadership) and relevant professional experience.
Ability to diagnose problems, foresee potential issues and devise appropriate responses.
Ability to lead, work in, and collaborate across teams with integrity and humility.
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU Edmund Rice Charism Learn how to do school differently *****% Superannuation Contribution Salary sacrificing benefits, including FBT exempt payments of up to $15,900 p/a Supportive multi-disciplinary team environment Induction,



wellbeing and ongoing professional development Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) HOW TO APPLY: (please upload documents in PDF format) To apply for a position, please complete the application form below.
To support your application, you will be required to provide a current CV and Cover Letter highlighting your qualifications, experience and suitability for the role.
For a confidential conversation about the role, please contact Michelle Kinnane, Regional Director - South East Queensland / Northern Territory, EREA Flexible Schools Ltd., via email ****** Applications will be reviewed as they are received.
The successful applicant must possess (or be eligible to obtain) and maintain a current Working With Children Check.
All applicants will be subject to EREA and legislative screening procedures.
These checks are consistent with EREA's commitment to child protection policies and procedures.
Edmund Rice Education Australia is committed to ensuring the safety, wellbeing and dignity of all children and young people.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.
Edmund Rice Education Australia is an Equal Chance Employer.
Apply Now Edmund Rice Education Australia Edmund Rice Education Australia (EREA) Flexible Schools Ltd is a child safe organisation committed to the protection of children and has a zero tolerance of abuse of children.
We are committed to ensuring the safety, wellbeing and dignity of all children and young people therefore, all applicants will be subject to EREA and legislative screening procedures.
These checks are consistent with EREA's commitment to child safeguarding policies and procedures.
This includes complying with our Child Safeguarding policy and code of conduct.
EREA Flexible Schools Ltd is an equal opportunity employer that promotes the safety and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

📌 Area Principal - Deception Bay, Noosa, Gympie (Queensland)
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