Principalship Mercy College, Koondoola

Principalship for Mercy College, Koondoola
The Executive Director of Catholic Education Western Australia Limited (CEWA) invites applications for the Principalship role at Mercy College based in Koondoola commencing Term 3, 2025. 

School Profile
Located in Koondoola, Mercy College is a vibrant, inclusive, and affordable Catholic co-educational school, welcoming over 1600 students from Kindergarten to Year 12. Inspired by the charism of Catherine McAuley and the legacy of the Sisters of Mercy, the College works in close partnership with its parish, families, and the wider community to deliver a holistic and faith-filled education that nurtures the whole person.

Mercy College is guided by a Christ-centred ethos and grounded in Gospel values and the spirit of mercy. At the heart of the College is a deep commitment to recognising, nurturing, and celebrating the unique gifts of each individual. This commitment is beautifully expressed in the words of Catherine McAuley: “Strive to do ordinary things extraordinarily well.” These words shape the daily life of the College and inspire both students and staff to approach learning, relationships, and service with purpose, compassion, and excellence.

The College’s Vision for Learning, ‘Inspiring Futures Together’, is underpinned by the pedagogical pillars of Connection, Commitment and Discovery and strives to encourage everyone to pursue excellence in all aspects of their educational journey.

The College Capital Development is informed by a comprehensive Masterplan that seeks to improve the learning spaces for staff, students and families. The campus also features expansive playing fields and open green spaces with modern play equipment, providing a safe, supportive, and welcoming environment. 

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

• Provides leadership that honours the past and strengthens the college's Mercy charism while aligning its vision, mission and educational objectives with the evangelising mission of the Catholic Church.
• Promotes the Catholic identity of the college while respecting its multi-faith nature, nurturing a compassionate culture of service, and fostering Catholic rituals and practices that invite students, staff and families into deeper relationship with Christ.

Education

• Champions a unified vision for learning across K-12, focusing on continuous improvement underpinned by research-informed pedagogy and data-driven practices that ensure all aspects of the learning environment scaffold and accelerate each student’s learning and engagement.
• Demonstrates a deep understanding of contemporary curriculum development, educational best practices and student-centred learning approaches, fostering a culture where all students are valued for their ability to learn and achieve their God-given potential through high-quality learning experiences.

Community

• Maintains a strong presence across K-12, using exceptional interpersonal skills to foster open, respectful and authentic relationships with staff, students, parents, parish and community stakeholders.
• Fosters an environment where students and families feel valued, respected, and supported, with a proven capacity to develop and implement initiatives that promote inclusivity, dignity, and equitable access to education for all.

Stewardship

• Supports and fosters the professional and leadership development of staff through consistent, constructive feedback, prioritising wellbeing and the creation of opportunities for ongoing growth and engagement.
• Leads strategically with proven business acumen, accountability and strong financial management skills, working collaboratively with the school, system and community to plan, manage and sustain finances and facilities that meet the current and future needs, while demonstrating excellence in collaboration, operational management and strategic leadership.

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: Mercy College. 

To apply for this position please click on the APPLY NOW button. Applications close at 2.00pm Friday 16 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.