Area Principal - Centre Education Programme, Hemmant and Southport Flexible Schools
South East Queensland Flexible Schools
Fixed-term, Full-time (5+5 years)
Commencement date: 1 January ****
Location: Brisbane / South East Queensland
Travel required
Lead with purpose.
Transform lives.
Shape the future of flexible education.
Due to the successful appointment of our current Acting Area Principal to a substantive leadership position within Edmund Rice Education Australia Flexible Schools Ltd (EREAFSL), an exciting prospect now exists for an exceptional educational leader to join our South East Queensland region as anArea Principal.
This is more than a school leadership role.
It is an opportunity to lead a community of schools dedicated to walking alongside young people who have experienced educational disruption, social exclusion, trauma, or disadvantage, and supporting them to thrive.
As an Area Principal, you will provide strategic, educational and operational leadership across multiple Flexible School campuses, working closely with campus leadership teams, regional staff and national leaders to ensure outstanding outcomes for young people while advancing the mission and vision of EREAFSL.
Why Join EREAFSL?
Make a Real Difference
At EREAFSL, every decision is guided by our commitment to young people.
You will lead schools that deliver education differently, creating pathways of hope, belonging and opportunity for some of Australia's most vulnerable young people.
Lead Within a Values-Based Organisation
Our work is grounded in the values of:
Gospel Spirituality
Inclusive Community
Justice and Solidarity
Liberating Education
We believe education should be relationship-driven, trauma-informed, inclusive and centred on the dignity of every young person.
Be Part of a National Movement
EREAFSL operates one of Australia's largest networks of Flexible Schools, supporting thousands of young people across multiple states and territories.
As an Area Principal, you will contribute to strategic initiatives that influence education nationally while remaining deeply connected to local communities.
Work Alongside Exceptional People
Join a community of passionate educators and leaders committed to:
The EREAFSL Flexi Practice Framework
Transformative Learning
Restorative and relational approaches




Evidence-informed practice
Collaboration and continuous improvement
Enjoy Professional Growth and Leadership Development
We are committed to investing in our leaders through:
National leadership development opportunities
Coaching and mentoring
Professional learning and networking
Strategic project leadership
Career progression pathways across the organisation
Attractive Employment Benefits
Competitive Salary Package
An attractive remuneration package is available, including superannuation and access to additional employment perks.
Generous Salary Packaging Benefits
As a Public Benevolent Institution (PBI), EREAFSL employees may access significant salary packaging benefits, allowing eligible staff to reduce their taxable income and increase take-home pay.
Flexible and Supportive Working Environment
We recognise the importance of wellbeing and provide a supportive culture that values:
Professional autonomy
Work-life balance
Collaboration and teamwork
Staff wellbeing
Additional Benefits Include
Professional development opportunities
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Opportunities to contribute to national initiatives
A strong values-driven organisational culture
Meaningful work with lasting impact
About the Role
The Area Principal provides strategic leadership across a portfolio of Flexible Schools and is responsible for:
Leading and supporting Heads of Campus and school leadership teams
Driving educational excellence and continuous improvement
Embedding the EREAFSL Flexi Practice Framework
Strengthening outcomes for young people
Building capability across teams
Ensuring effective governance, compliance and risk management
Facilitating strong partnerships with families, communities and external stakeholders
Contributing to regional and national strategic priorities
Who We Are Looking For
We are seeking an inspirational educational leader who:




Demonstrates a commitment to the values and mission of EREAFSL
Has significant leadership experience in education
Builds high-trust, high-accountability cultures
Understands trauma-informed and relational practice
Leads through influence, collaboration and coaching
Maintains a strong focus on educational outcomes and continuous improvement
Thrives in complex and energetic environments
Is passionate about creating opportunities for young people
Join Us
This is a unique opportunity to join a leading national organisation committed to transforming the lives of young people through education.
Lead with purpose.
Create opportunity.
Change lives.
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.
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.
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 Opportunity Employer.
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