Principalship Liwara Catholic Primary School, Greenwood

Principalship for Liwara Catholic Primary School, Greenwood

The Executive Director of Catholic Education Western Australia Limited (CEWA) invites applications for the Principalship role at Liwara Catholic Primary School based in Greenwood commencing 1 January 2026. 

School profile

Liwara Catholic Primary School, located in Greenwood just 16 km north of Perth, is a co-educational institution catering to approximately 470 students from Pre-Kindergarten to Year 6. The school provides a holistic education that integrates Christian faith with daily life, fostering a nurturing and inclusive environment where every child is known by name and need.

Liwara is committed to excellence in teaching and learning, with digital technologies embedded throughout the curriculum. Students benefit from a comprehensive academic program that includes specialist subjects such as Science, Physical Education, Italian (LOTE), and The Arts—Visual Arts and Music. The music program offers students opportunities to participate in the school choir and bands such as Percussion, Wind and Rock. The school also offers an instrumental music program provides individual tuition.

Distinctive features of the curriculum include early intervention in Literacy and Numeracy, a Gifted and Talented program, and a social-emotional learning framework known as Friendology, Kimochis, URStrong and Rock and Water. These initiatives support the development of confident, faith-filled, and well-rounded lifelong learners.

Strong partnerships with parents and the local Parish underpin the school’s commitment to student wellbeing and belonging. Liwara’s community spirit ensures that every student feels safe, supported, and empowered to thrive academically, socially, and spiritually.

Further details are available at liwara.wa.edu.au.

In addition to the duties and responsibilities of the Principal, the community seeks a principal who:

Catholic Identity

• Demonstrates Christ-centred leadership by integrating faith, life, and culture in a contemporary and meaningful way, embedding Catholic principles across the curriculum, and promoting environmental stewardship aligned with Gospel values.
• Models and communicates Catholic values with clarity and compassion, fosters a spiritually rich and inclusive school culture through pastoral care and faith formation, and integrates Catholic social teaching into all aspects of school life through collaborative, community-focused decision-making.

Education

• Demonstrates strong Christ-centred leadership by maintaining high academic standards, fostering student achievement across all curriculum areas, and promoting inclusive, future-focused learning environments that prioritise literacy, numeracy, and technology integration.
• Leads curriculum innovation through inclusive, student-centred teaching practices, supports diverse learners, and drives excellence in key learning areas through collaborative staff development.

Community

• Demonstrates a strong commitment to child safety and wellbeing through effective pastoral care, respectful relationships, and active engagement with staff, families, and the wider community to foster a vibrant and inclusive school culture.
• Exhibits faith-led leadership by building inclusive relationships with the parish and community, maintaining a visible and supportive presence, and upholding the CEWA Code of Conduct to ensure child safety and wellbeing across all areas of school life.

Stewardship

• Demonstrates the ability to enhance school infrastructure and promote environmental stewardship, while fostering staff wellbeing through effective human resource practices, faith development opportunities, and a culture of continuous personal and professional growth that empowers meaningful contributions to school improvement.
• Demonstrates Christ-centred leadership by fostering a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment, modelling ethical decision-making and environmental stewardship, promoting collaborative professional growth, and managing resources sustainably to enhance learning and maintain high-quality facilities.

Essential Selection Criteria:

• Practising Catholic and experienced educator committed to Catholic Education.
• Accredited for Leadership of a Catholic School Community or equivalent.
• 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 a Principal

To apply for this position please click on the APPLY NOW button. Applications close at 2.00pm Tuesday 29 July 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.