Principalship Orana Catholic Primary School, Willetton

Principalship for Orana Catholic Primary School, Willetton

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

School Profile

Orana Catholic Primary School is a coeducational Catholic school for students from Pre-Kindergarten to Year Six, with approximately 450 enrolments. Established in 1980 by the Loreto Order, the name Orana a First Nations word meaning Welcome and the motto To Give is to Receive reflect the school’s inclusive and community-focused ethos.

The school embraces a diverse multicultural population and is guided by the values of Generosity, Respect and Excellence. Orana provides a child-focused, holistic education that nurtures students spiritually, physically, socially, emotionally and academically. Staff are committed to best practice, collaboration and high expectations to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes.

With a strong emphasis on literacy and numeracy, Orana offers specialist programs in Digital Technology, Auslan, Music, Physical Education and Science. Recognised as an Apple Distinguished School since 2011, Orana fosters innovation and creativity, supported by an
award-winning Music Program and a school-run Out of School Hours Care and vacation care service.

Families and community members are valued partners in education, supported by an active Parents and Friends Association and a strong relationship with the parish of St John and St Paul.

This is an exciting opportunity for a visionary leader who is compassionate, approachable and committed to student and staff wellbeing, and who will strengthen partnerships with families, the parish and the wider community.

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

Catholic Identity

• Demonstrates strong personal faith and Catholic values by modelling Catholic identity as a lived expression, fostering rituals, practices, evangelisation, and active participation in parish life, liturgies, sacramental celebrations, and whole-school faith events.
• Provides compassionate and inclusive leadership through the effective implementation of the Religious Education Curriculum, prioritising the holistic development of students and building strong, collaborative partnerships with staff, families, parish, and the wider community.

Education

• Demonstrates strong knowledge of contemporary, evidence-based teaching practices and child development to lead whole-school curriculum planning and delivery.
• Creates a culture where all students can achieve and celebrate growth prioritising differentiation, early childhood learning, and tailored support for diverse learners, including those with learning disorders or neurodivergence.

Community

• Demonstrates a visible presence within the school community, building genuine connections with students, staff, and parents while prioritising student and staff wellbeing.
• Maintains positive and professional relationships with families and engages parents in the life of the school through P&F and school initiatives.

Stewardship 

• Ensures safe, well-maintained facilities and manages finances with long term planning, to support enrolment growth, and promoting the school to the wider community.
• Leads sustainability initiatives that embed awareness, education, and action, ensuring responsible stewardship of resources and the environment.
• Creates a Christ-centred, supportive environment where staff feel valued and empowered, investing in wellbeing, professional learning, and leadership capacity to strengthen teaching and student outcomes.

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:

Principal Application Guide

Provision for Principal

Duties and Responsibilities of the Principal

To visit the school website, follow this link: https://www.orana.wa.edu.au/

To apply for this position please click on the APPLY NOW button. Applications close at 2.00pm Friday 24 October 2025.

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

All employees of Catholic Education Western Australia are required to support the Catholic ethos in the performance of their duties. Catholic Education Western Australia also encourages applications from people of all cultural backgrounds, First Nations people, and individuals with disabilities or medical conditions who meet the requirements of the position. To be eligible to apply, you must be legally permitted to work in Australia.