Location: Hennessy Catholic College, Young NSW
Closing date: Sunday, 21 September 2025
Employment term: Commencing January 2026

About the Catholic Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn Education Limited

The Catholic Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn Education Limited (CECG) is a leading education provider in the Canberra and southern NSW region. CECG has city, regional, rural, coastal and remote work locations covering 88,000 square kilometres from Pambula in the south to Goulburn and Crookwell in the north and west to Lake Cargelligo. The System is comprised of 29 schools and nine early learning centres in the ACT, and 27 schools in NSW. CECG educates approximately 24,000 students and engage over 4,000 staff.

CECG is among Australia’s leading education systems for teacher professional learning and development. This has been achieved through the development and implementation of Catalyst, an evidence-based professional learning program based on the Science of Learning and Science of Reading Principles. The program has been developed in collaboration with leading experts such as Dr Lorraine Hammond, Jenny Donovan, Natalie Wexler, Michael Roberts and Toni Hatten-Roberts, amongst others and provides teachers with a suite of curated resources to support development, growth and excellence in teaching and learning.

About the role

Principals of Catholic schools are called to live and promote the Vision, to share and witness to Catholic faith and traditions, build inclusive communities and deliver contemporary quality learning opportunities for every person.

Hennessy Catholic College is a comprehensive Catholic school for students from Years 7 to 12. The college proudly caters to students from Young, Boorowa, Cootamundra, Harden-Murrumburrah, Grenfell, and surrounding towns. About 45 per cent of students live in surrounding towns.

Founded on the charisms of the Presentation Sisters and Christian Brothers in 1925, Hennessy has a proud tradition of addressing community and student needs. In 2000, the college extended its student base to include Years 11 and 12 to serve the wider Catholic communities in the South West Slopes.

The Principal of Hennessy leads a team of 70 employees and a student cohort of 426*.

CECG is seeking candidates who can commit to the purpose of our schools, namely “To be leading Catholic communities that nurture each person's God-given potential through teaching and service.”

CECG is also looking for a Principal who will actively engage with the community and grow school enrolments under their leadership.

*Enrolment numbers correct at the time of publication.

Benefits and Opportunities

• Financial assistance for relocation purposes.
• A world-class professional learning through Catalyst.
• Attractive remuneration package.
• Salary packaging options.
• Access to the staff wellbeing program and choice of two Employee Assistance Program providers.
• Opportunities to further develop professionally as an educational leader.
• Make a positive difference in the lives of staff, students, parents and the broader community.
• 24 weeks of paid parental leave for the primary carer.
• Up to 14 weeks of paid parental leave for the non-primary career.

Qualifications

• Postgraduate qualification in Religious Education or Theological Studies or the willingness to undertake studies and complete within four years of appointment.
• Academic qualifications additional to initial teacher education (Master’s degree or five-year equivalent).
• NSW Working With Children Check (WWCC)
• NESA Accreditation

Applications must include:

• Cover letter includes statements against the five leadership practices outlined in the Applicant Information.
• Resume
• Up to three referees, one of whom is your Catholic Priest from your own parish, using the Parish Priest Referee Report.
• A completed Prospective Fit and Proper Person Declaration Form.

BEFORE APPLYING FOR THIS ROLE, CONTACT KAREN ON 0408 649 844 TO OBTAIN CRITICAL INFORMATION

Other Eligibility Criteria

• To be eligible to apply, applicants must be Australian Citizens or Permanent Residents.
• Appointment is subject to satisfactory employment screening for child related employment in accordance with CECG policy.