Lead with purpose. Create chance. Change lives.

An exceptional opportunity exists for an accomplished educational leader to lead St Edmund's College, a highly regarded special education school supporting students in Years 5-12 with mild to moderate intellectual disabilities, autism and sensory impairments.

As Principal, you will lead a dedicated community committed to ensuring every young person is known, valued and empowered to achieve their full potential. Through personalised learning, strong family partnerships and a commitment to inclusive practice, St Edmund's College provides an environment where students can flourish academically, socially and emotionally.

Guided by the values and traditions of Edmund Rice Education Australia, this role offers the opportunity to make a profound difference in the lives of young people while shaping the future direction of a unique and growing educational community.

About the role As Principal, you will provide strategic, educational and operational leadership for St Edmund's College, ensuring excellence in teaching and learning, student wellbeing, Catholic identity and organisational effectiveness. You will foster a culture of inclusion, high expectations and continuous improvement, while leading a skilled and committed team to deliver outstanding outcomes for students and their families.

Key responsibilities

Educational leadership and student outcomes

Inclusive and special education practice

Catholic identity, formation and faith leadership

Safeguarding and student wellbeing

Staff leadership, development and culture

Strategic planning and school improvement

Financial and resource management

Governance, compliance and risk management

Facilities and infrastructure oversight

Community and stakeholder engagement

About you You are a courageous, compassionate and values-driven leader who is passionate about creating pathways of success for young people with diverse learning needs.





You bring a strong track record of educational leadership and have the ability to inspire staff, build trusted relationships and lead organisational growth and change with confidence.

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:

Relevant teaching qualifications and postgraduate qualifications (or a willingness to undertake postgraduate study) in Education, Educational Leadership, Social Services, Theology or a related discipline

Significant senior leadership experience within a school or educational setting

Demonstrated understanding of contemporary special education, inclusive education and approaches that support students with disability

Proven ability to lead strategic and operational outcomes in a complex environment

Strong communication, relationship-building and stakeholder engagement skills

Sound judgement, strategic thinking and the capacity to identify and respond proactively to emerging challenges

Experience fostering positive organisational culture and leading high‑performing teams

Commitment to child safeguarding and student wellbeing

Demonstrated commitment to, and capacity to lead within, the Catholic and Edmund Rice educational tradition

Why Join Us? Make a Meaningful Difference

Every decision we make is guided by our commitment to young people. As Principal, you will lead a school that delivers education differently, creating pathways of hope, belonging and opportunity for students with diverse learning needs.

Lead Within a Values-Based Organisation Our work is grounded in the values of:

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.

Employee Benefits

Salary packaging benefits through Public Benevolent Institution (PBI) status

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Professional learning and leadership development opportunities

Connection to a national and global Edmund Rice education network

Opportunities to contribute to national educational initiatives

Meaningful work with lasting impact.

About us Edmund Rice Education Australia Flexible Schools Ltd (EREAFSL) educates more than 2,700 young people across Australia through a network of Flexible Learning Schools and Special Education Services Schools.

Our educational approach is grounded in trauma-informed practice, relationship-based learning and the principles of Honesty, Respect, Participation and Safe & Legal. We are committed to creating communities where all young people can experience belonging, dignity and success.

St Edmund's College is a specialist school serving young people with mild to moderate intellectual disabilities, autism and sensory impairments.

The College brings together a team of highly skilled educators within modern, purpose-built facilities to provide personalised learning experiences that build confidence, independence and future pathways.

Applications close 5:00pm (AEST), Wednesday 28 October 2026 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 peoples are encouraged to apply.

Edmund Rice Education Australia is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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