Principal: Primary School
Employment
Full time, Contract
Subject
General Teaching
Sector
Catholic
Teaching level
Secondary
Closing date
12 October 2026
Posted 17 Sep 2026
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School type
Co-educational
Year range
7-12
School staff (FTE)
249.5
157 teaching · 92.5 non-teaching
Students per teacher
11.1:1
teaching FTE basis
Total enrolments
1,749
Indigenous students
1%
Language other than English
47%
Girls vs boys
916 girls · 833 boys
Socio-educational background
Around the Australian average
Source: ACARA My School data
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Role description
MacKillop is a Catholic co-educational College in the Josephite tradition, inspired by the vision of St. Mary of the Cross MacKillop. We are committed to nurturing lifelong learners who engage authentically, embrace diversity, and strive for personal excellence in all aspects of life. As an innovative and future-focused College, MacKillop offers contemporary facilities, a dynamic curriculum, and comprehensive wellbeing programs designed to meet the diverse needs of approximately 1,820 students across Years 7–12.
The MacKillop College, Wyndham Vale Campus represents an exciting new chapter in the College's history. Purpose-built to meet the growing demand for Catholic education in Melbourne's west, the campus will open progressively beginning in 2028 and will provide innovative learning spaces, and exceptional opportunities for students and staff. As part of a vibrant and connected multi-campus community, the Wyndham Vale Campus will embody MacKillop's commitment to excellence, innovation and faith-filled education for future generations.
About the role
MacKillop College is embarking on an exciting new chapter with the opening of a new Primary School in Wyndham Vale in 2028, extending our commitment to Catholic education and strengthening our presence in Melbourne’s West.
This newly created Principalship presents a rare opportunity for an exceptional educational leader to shape and lead a new learning community from its inception. Commencing in 2027, the Principal: Primary School will work closely with the College Principal, Vice Principal and Leadership Team to establish the …