Foundation Principal

Foundation Principal

Catholic Primary School, Winter Valley

 

Shape the future of Catholic Education in Ballarat

We are seeking an inspiring and visionary Catholic school leader to establish and lead a new school community in one of Ballarat's fastest growing suburbs.

This is a rare opportunity to become the Foundation Principal of DOBCEL’s Catholic Primary School in Winter Valley, opening in January 2028. The successful applicant will commence in January 2027 and will play a pivotal role in shaping the vision, culture, identity and foundations of a school that will serve generations of students, families and the wider community.

As the first new Catholic primary school established in the Ballarat region in nearly a decade, this school represents a significant milestone for Catholic Education in the Diocese, reflecting the depth of the Gospels and inspired by the Diocese of Ballarat Catholic Education Limited (DOBCEL) Strategy 2035.

Build a thriving community from the ground up

As Foundation Principal, you will have the unique opportunity to establish a school from its very foundations. During 2027, you will work closely with Catholic Education Ballarat leaders and stakeholders to:

• Establish and lead a new Catholic primary school from conception through to opening and future growth.
• Shape the vision, Catholic Identity, culture and strategic direction of the school's foundation years.
• Create a culture of belonging, collaboration and faith that reflects the aspirations of DOBCEL Strategy 2035.
• Be part of a system-wide commitment to innovation, educational excellence and the pursuit…