Full-Time | Permanent

Founded in 1983, Swan Christian College is a thriving Kindergarten to Year 12 learning community in the Swan Valley, serving approximately 1,600 students. As part of Swan Christian Education Association (SCEA), Western Australia's largest independent Christian education network, the College contributes to a flourishing community of more than 5,000 students and 1,000 staff across seven schools.

SCEA is seeking an exceptional Principal to lead Swan Christian College, building upon strong foundations and providing strategic, educational and spiritual leadership across the College's Primary and Secondary Schools, Swan Trade Centre, Swan Worklink and Swan Online.

As the home of CHARIS Education, the College is committed to providing a gospel-inspired education that forms lives, not simply imparts knowledge. Shaped by the abundance of God's grace, CHARIS Education seeks the flourishing of every child; helping students grow academically, socially, emotionally and spiritually, while empowering them to become all God created them to be. Courage, Humility, Appreciation, Respect, Integrity and Self-Control are woven through the culture, relationships and learning experiences of the College.

The successful candidate will lead the College as a flourishing learning community where students are known, loved and inspired to grow in character and purpose. They will provide leadership across Christian formation, educational excellence, people and culture, organisational performance and community engagement, ensuring the College continues to reflect SCEA's vision of excellent Christian education that transforms lives for God's glory.

This is an opportunity to lead a community shaped by grace, grounded in truth, and committed to helping young people experience life in all its fullness. The Principal will champion the inherent dignity and God-given potential of every student, cultivate a culture where staff thrive in their calling, and steward the next chapter of a College committed to forming confident, compassionate and capable young people who are equipped to make a meaningful difference in the world.

Your Leadership Impact

- Christ-Centred Leadership & Christian Formation
Lead the spiritual, cultural and educational life of the College by cultivating a flourishing Christ-centred community where CHARIS Education is authentically lived, faith and learning are integrated, and students, staff and families are inspired to grow in their relationship with God and become all He created them to be.




- Strategic Leadership & Culture
Provide visionary leadership for the College's next chapter, building upon solid foundations to strengthen culture, develop leaders, unite the community around a shared mission, and position the College for sustained growth, impact and flourishing.

- Educational Excellence & Student Flourishing
Champion educational excellence and Christian formation by creating an environment where every student is challenged, supported and equipped to discover their God-given gifts, achieve their potential, and thrive academically, spiritually, socially and emotionally.

- People Leadership & Multiplication
Build leadership capacity across the College by attracting, developing and empowering exceptional people, fostering a high-performing culture where staff are valued, supported and equipped to flourish in their calling and multiply their impact.

- Stewardship, Governance & Community Engagement
Provide wise stewardship of the College's people, resources and reputation, ensuring effective governance, organisational sustainability and meaningful partnerships that strengthen the College's influence and contribution to both the SCEA community and the wider community.

About You

You are a deeply grounded Christian leader who:

- Has a personal commitment to Jesus Christ and participates actively in a Christian church.
- Can genuinely affirm and live in alignment with SCEA’s Statement of Faith, Christian ethos and educational mission.
- Brings proven senior leadership experience within a school or educational setting.
- Has demonstrated the capacity to lead strategic improvement, organisational change and positive student outcomes.
- Understands how to strengthen culture while honouring the history and foundations of an established school.
- Can bring people together around a compelling vision and translate that vision into sustained action.
- Develops people generously and intentionally, building the capability of leaders around you.
- Leads complexity with wisdom, courage, humility and sound judgement.
- Builds trusted, constructive relationships across students, staff, families,



churches and the wider community.
- Brings strong educational, organisational, financial and governance acumen.
- Is committed to ongoing learning, spiritual formation and personal growth.
- Can provide authentic spiritual leadership and cultivate a culture in which faith, learning, character and wellbeing are integrated.

Why this opportunity?

- A legacy to steward. Build upon the established strengths, history and Christian identity of Swan Christian College, while shaping a compelling vision for its future.
- A mission that transforms lives. Lead a community where education extends beyond information to formation, empowering students to become all God created them to be.
- An opportunity to multiply. Multiply your leadership impact by developing people, strengthening culture and equipping the next generation of educational leaders across a 1700 enrolment school.
- A flourishing community. Lead students, staff and families within a community shaped by grace, truth, belonging, high expectations and shared purpose.
- A wider movement. Contribute to the continuing growth and development of SCEA’s shared mission to provide transformative, gospel-inspired education across its network of schools. The organisation’s offer also includes opportunities to contribute to professional learning, leadership development, innovation and continuous improvement.

How to Apply:

If you’re a dedicated leader seeking to make a meaningful contribution as Principal of Swan Christian College, we invite you to apply online via the SCEA website: scea.wa.edu.au/working-with-us

We invite you to read the attached information pack that includes the job description with a full list of duties and selection criteria to address. Online applications should be submitted by the 7th October 2026, however shortlisting will begin immediately, and SCEA reserves the right to close this advert before this date.

Applications must include:

1. A covering letter addressing all the Essential Criteria and a brief statement outlining the competencies you would bring to the role and your reason for applying
2. A current resume/CV
3. Copies of relevant qualifications
4. Copies of current Working with Children Card and TRBWA registration.

Only online applications that provide the above requirements will be considered.

For confidential enquiries, please contact Phebe Cho, Head of People, on (08) 9274 64***or via email at *********@scea.wa.edu.au.

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