Principalship Holy Cross College, Ellenbrook

Principalship for Holy Cross College, Ellenbrook 
The Executive Director of Catholic Education Western Australia Limited (CEWA) invites applications for the Principalship role at Holy Cross College based in Ellenbrook commencing 1 January 2026. 

School profile
Holy Cross College is a vibrant Catholic co-educational K-12 school located in Ellenbrook, Western Australia. Established with a strong commitment to working in partnership with families, the College lives out its vision of being a community of transformation in the spirit of the Risen Christ. Inspired by the life and legacy of its Patron Saint, Oscar Romero, Holy Cross College embraces a mission to empower students to have “Life to the Full.”

At the heart of Holy Cross College is a strong educational philosophy built upon the four LIFE pillars – Learning, Inter-relationships, Faith, and Enrichment. These pillars shape the holistic development of students as they embark on a journey of transformation. 

The College campus reflects its contemporary and student-focused approach to education. Purposefully designed, flexible learning spaces and the seamless integration of state-of-the-art technology ensure that students are engaged in innovative and relevant learning experiences. The College also offers expansive green spaces that promote play, wellbeing and growth beyond the classroom.

Holy Cross College is led by a dedicated team of educators who are passionate about nurturing each student’s unique potential. With a strong focus on student-centred learning, teachers create inclusive and supportive environments that allow students to pursue their interests and excel in their chosen pathways.

Holy Cross College is a place where faith, learning and community come together to inspire students to become compassionate, capable and confident young people, ready to contribute meaningfully to the world around them.

In addition to the duties and responsibilities of the Principal, the community seeks a principal who can demonstrate practical skills and experience in:

Catholic Identity

• Deepens the integration of faith across curriculum and culture, embedding Catholic social teaching and Gospel values in decision-making and school culture.
• Nurtures an active faith community, enhancing student and staff engagement in the spiritual life of the school and fostering a sense of purpose and service through faith-based action.

Education

• Demonstrate capacity to foster high-quality teaching that recognises diverse student needs—including students with disabilities, vocational educational and ATAR aspirants—through research-based contemporary pedagogies, differentiated instruction, innovative technology integration, and meaningful real-world learning opportunities that help every student reach their full potential.
• Commits to embedding Catholic values throughout the curriculum, supporting teacher wellbeing, ensuring authentic Religious Education, and building faith-based community partnerships and diverse learning pathways.

Community

• Fosters a welcoming, faith-filled environment that respects diverse cultures and backgrounds, engages meaningfully with families, strengthens connections with the parish and wider community, promotes student voice, and maintains proactive, transparent communication with all stakeholders.
• Commits to nurturing authentic spiritual growth while honouring human dignity across all cultures and identities, developing strong connections with St Helena of the Holy Cross parish, fostering relationships with local First Nations organisations, engaging community stakeholders, and sharing school successes to attract new families.

Stewardship

• Ensures sustainable growth through Christ-centred, ethical decision-making, balancing enrolment demands with mission integrity, effective financial management, and strategic investment in facilities and digital infrastructure. Collaborates with the School Advisory Council to provide safe, high-quality learning environments.
• Commits to developing the professional capacity of staff through mentorship, modelling a culture of self-reflection, maintaining a visible presence, providing meaningful professional learning and faith formation opportunities, and empowering leadership capacity in both teachers and students, ensuring all decisions remain Christ-centred and child-focused.

Selection Criteria:

• Practising Catholic and experienced educator committed to Catholic Education.
• Accreditation for Leadership of a Catholic School Community or equivalent.
• Demonstrated leadership experience in Catholic schools, preferably with leadership experience in a K-12 environment.
• Developed understanding of governance, finance, issue resolution and compliance practices.
• A collaborative and future-focused leader who understands and supports the strategic priorities of the broader Catholic Education system. 
• A relevant Master’s degree (or working towards completion) with the ability to apply advanced leadership and management principles to both the day-to-day and long-term leadership of a school is highly desirable.
• Current Teachers Registration for Western Australia (TRBWA).
• Current WA Working with Children Check (WA WWCC). 

Benefits:

• Competitive remuneration based on school size and enrolment numbers.
• Additional 2.5% superannuation above guarantee.
• Vehicle available for personal use with co-contribution.
• System Leaders Renewal Leave.
• Additional leave for wellbeing and Catholic Day.
• Access to high quality professional learning and development.
• Discounted rates on corporate health insurance and wellbeing initiatives.

Applicant Instructions:
Applicants will need to produce an application which includes a cover letter addressed to the Executive Director, a curriculum vitae, contact information for professional referees and your Parish Priest, and a leadership SAO. All applications are received through the website which will require you to create or log in to your personal profile. 

Please refer to the following documentation for further information:
Guide for Applying for the Role of Principal
Provision for Principal
Duties and Responsibilities of the Principal

To visit the school website, follow this link: Holy Cross College. 

To apply for this position please click on the APPLY NOW button. Applications close at 2.00pm Monday 19 May 2025. 

For any queries, please contact Tania Lal, Principal Employment Advisor on (08) 9380 1824 or email: principalappointment@cewa.edu.au. 
 

Catholic Education Western Australia encourages applications from First Nations people, people with a disability, people of all ages and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. To be eligible to apply for this role you must be legally permitted to work in Australia.