Job Description

Campus Principal - Xavier College, Gawler Belt Campus Catholic Education SA•Gawler, SA, AU

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Job Description

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Posted Tuesday 25 August 2026 at 3:00 pm | Expires Tuesday 8 September 2026 at 2:59 pm

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Xavier College is one of South Australia's largest and fastest-growing Catholic educational communities . Serving more than 2,900 students across multiple campuses, Xavier College is recognised for its commitment to faith, learning, wellbeing and innovation

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As the College continues to grow alongside the rapidly expanding communities of northern Adelaide, we are seeking two Catholic leaders to join the Xavier College Executive Leadership Team as Campus Principals.

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The Gawler Belt Campus is Xavier College's established Years 7-12 secondary campus , serving over 1,200 students and offering comprehensive middle and senior years learning pathways. As Campus Principal, you will provide strategic and educational leadership across a large and dynamic secondary learning environment while contributing to the continued growth and success of Xavier College as a whole.

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The Opportunity

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The Campus Principal is the senior educational leader of the campus, responsible for its leadership, performance, culture and day-to-day operations. This role offers a unique opportunity to lead Xavier College's established Years 7-12 campus while contributing to the strategic direction, cohesion and success of Xavier College.

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Serving a large and thriving secondary community, the Campus Principal will provide strong educational, faith and operational leadership, fostering excellence in learning, wellbeing and student outcomes while actively contributing to whole-of-college collaboration and system leadership.

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Key responsibilities include:

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- Leading and nurturing the Catholic identity, mission and life of the campus.
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- Driving excellence in teaching, learning,



wellbeing and student outcomes.
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- Creating a culture of inclusion, belonging, innovation and continuous improvement.
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- Leading, developing and supporting teaching and support staff.
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- Building strong partnerships with families, parishes and the broader community.
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- Ensuring effective implementation of College policies, priorities and strategic initiatives.
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- Contributing to College-wide planning, leadership and decision-making through the Executive Leadership Team.
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- Monitoring campus performance, compliance and improvement outcomes.
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What you'll bring

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- Is an active member of a Catholic Eucharistic community.
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- Demonstrates a deep commitment to Catholic education and faith leadership.
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- Has a proven track record of leading school improvement and student achievement.
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- Builds high-performing teams through relational and servant leadership.
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- Uses data and evidence to inform decision-making and improvement strategies.
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- Thrives in complex and evolving educational environments.
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- Can balance local campus leadership with strategic whole-of-college thinking.
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- Is committed to developing staff, strengthening culture and achieving outstanding outcomes for students.
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What We Offer

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- A 12-year appointment.
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- Generous study and leave incentives.
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- A cooperative and future-focused Executive Leadership Team.
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- Opportunity to influence the future growth and strategic direction of Xavier College.
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About Catholic Education South Australia

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Catholic Education South Australia supports more than 56,000 students across 101 schools through the work of almost 9,500 employees.

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Together, we are raising hearts and minds and helping young people become thriving people, capable learners and leaders for the world God desires.

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Our people are passionate about making a difference, and we're committed to creating workplaces where our employees can thrive.

📌 Campus Principal - Xavier College, Gawler Belt Campus
🏢 Catholic Education
📍 Gawler