Job Description

Executive Principal – Pacific Group of Christian Schools

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Pacific Group of Christian Schools – Dural NSW

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Full time, Contract, Permanent

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6mo ago , from Associated Christian Schools

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The Pacific Group of Christian Schools (PGOCS) invites applications for the newly created role of Executive Principal, a rare and significant leadership opportunity within Australian Christian education.

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This appointment marks an important moment in the life of PGOCS as the Board transitions from a long-standing, legacy leadership model to a future-focused structure that separates system-wide leadership from single-school principalship. The Executive Principal will serve as the senior educational and spiritual leader of the Group, providing oversight, vision and strategic leadership across a diverse and growing network of Christ-centred schools.

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About the Pacific Group of Christian Schools

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PGOCS is a Christ-centred education community committed to shaping lives of purpose, character and hope. Emerging from the vision of local Christian communities, the Group now comprises ten schools, a distance education provider, and an Early Learning Centre across metropolitan, regional and online contexts in New South Wales.

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While each school retains its unique local identity, all are united by a shared commitment to a gospel-shaped culture, educational excellence, and authentic Christian community. Faith is not an adjunct to learning at PGOCS, it is foundational.

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The Role

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The Executive Principal is entrusted with stewarding a shared Christian vision for learning while enabling each school to flourish within its own context. Working closely with the Board, Principals and Executive Team, the Executive Principal will lead:

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- Christ-centred spiritual, missional and cultural leadership across the Group
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- Strategic planning, organisational improvement and future readiness
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- Educational excellence,



innovation and digital transformation
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- Leadership development, accountability and succession across schools
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- Governance, compliance, risk management and Board reporting
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- Financial stewardship, enrolment sustainability and capital planning
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- External engagement, advocacy and partnerships within the Christian and education sectors
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This role calls for a leader who can articulate and champion a compelling Christian vision for education at scale, foster strong and healthy school communities, and lead with wisdom, humility and courage through complexity and change.

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The Person

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The successful candidate will be a spiritually mature, visionary and highly capable Christian leader with substantial senior leadership experience within Christian or independent schooling.

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You will bring:

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- A vibrant, personal Christian faith, expressed through active church involvement
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- Deep theological literacy and the ability to articulate a biblical worldview in contemporary educational contexts
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- Significant experience leading principals or senior leaders within complex or multi-campus environments
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- Demonstrated success in strategic planning, organisational improvement and change leadership
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- Strong capability in governance, compliance, accreditation and risk management
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- A proven track record in educational leadership, innovation and evidence-informed practice
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- High emotional intelligence, relational warmth and excellent communication skills
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- A servant-hearted, ethical and resilient leadership style aligned with Christian values
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Location & Tenure

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- Location: Pacific Group Head Office, Dural NSW
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- Employment Type: Full time, ongoing (as per contract)
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- Travel: Regular travel to regional PGOCS schools is required
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- Start Date: The successful candidate will ideally be able to engage with PGCS throughout 2026 with a view to begin responsibilities term 1 of the 2027 school year.
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