Principal
Employment
Full time, Temporary
Subject
General Teaching
Sector
Catholic
Salary range
Posted 15 Sep 2026
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Role description
Diocese of Lismore Catholic Schools Limited
Catholic education in the Diocese of Lismore is a long standing provider of school education on the north coast of New South Wales. 45 Catholic primary and secondary schools, operate in all major urban centres and many smaller towns from Tweed Heads to Laurieton. All Catholic schools seek to provide a comprehensive, quality education in a welcoming and secure environment.
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PRINCIPAL - St Joseph's Primary School, Port Macquarie
Tenure: Full-time position, 5-year renewable contract commencing January 2027
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Overview of School
Established in 1980 on the beautiful Mid-North Coast of NSW, St Joseph’s Primary School is a vibrant Catholic school community with a reputation for educational excellence. Built on the charism of the Sisters of St Joseph and guided by the values of courage, humility and compassion, or school motto ‘One in Christ’ is lived out daily by our students and staff.
We are proud to foster a supportive and inspiring environment where students are immersed in a culture of continuous improvement, developing their individual talents, faith, learning and well-being to fully realise their own potential and become responsible, happy and caring young people.
Further information on our school can be found on our website.
Position Overview
As the faith leader, the Catholic School Principal witness’s faith in action, leading the school community to enact a shared vision tha…