Principalship Our Lady of Lourdes School, Nollamara

Principalship at Our Lady of Lourdes School, Nollamara

The Executive Director of Catholic Education Western Australia Limited (CEWA) invites applications for the Principalship role at Our Lady of Lourdes School based in Nollamara commencing 1 January 2027. 

School Profile

Our Lady of Lourdes School, Nollamara, is a Catholic co‑educational primary school offering a quality education for students from Pre‑Kindergarten to Year 6. Established in 1958 alongside the parish and named in honour of the centenary of the Lourdes apparition, the school continues to be shaped by its motto “Honour is More Precious than Gold” and the core values of Belief, Harmony and Responsibility.

The school is committed to integrating faith, life and culture, with Religious Education and Sacramental Programmes central to students’ spiritual formation. A safe, inclusive and respectful learning environment underpins all aspects of school life, with strong partnerships between families, the parish, the School Advisory Council and the Parents and Friends Association.

Reflecting its culturally diverse community, the school places a strong emphasis on literacy and numeracy, supported by evidence‑based teaching, ongoing assessment and collaborative professional practice. A range of support and extension programmes ensures all learners are challenged and supported.

Students benefit from specialist learning opportunities along with swimming and other co‑curricular experiences. The Early Childhood programme is grounded in the Early Years Learning Framework, promoting play‑based learning that fosters curiosity, creativity and confidence.

Our Lady of Lourdes School is known for its strong Catholic identity, multicultural community and commitment to educational excellence. The school strives to develop confident, capable and responsible learners who are prepared to contribute positively to an ever‑changing world.

In addition to fulfilling the Duties and Responsibilities of the Principal, the community is seeking a leader who demonstrates the following qualities:

Catholic Identity

• Authentic, faith-filled leader who witnesses Gospel values and provides clear spiritual leadership through prayer, sacramental life, and strong parish engagement.
• Capacity to foster a Catholic school culture where faith, life and culture are meaningfully integrated, honouring the diversity of the community and creating inclusive opportunities for belonging, formation and participation.

Education

• Instructional leader committed to equity and improvement, using data-informed practice, evidence-based and contemporary pedagogy and targeted support to improve outcomes for all learners, particularly EAL/D students and those with additional needs.
• Capacity to build a strong professional learning culture, strengthening staff capability, early years practice and intervention approaches to promote inclusive, student-centred learning and engagement.

Community 

• Highly relational, approachable and visible leader who builds trust and fosters a welcoming, inclusive and culturally responsive school community, particularly for EAL/D families.
• Strong communicator who values voice and partnership, engaging staff, families and the parish in authentic collaboration and shared decision-making.

Stewardship

• Strategic and sustainable manager of resources, ensuring effective financial stewardship, responsible use of staffing and support structures, and delivery of key school priorities and projects.
• Leader who cultivates a collaborative and supportive professional culture, promoting staff wellbeing, shared leadership, professional growth and transparent decision-making.

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 Teacher 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 the guarantee.
• Vehicle available for personal use with co-contribution.
• System Leader 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 submit an application that 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 must be submitted 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: ololnoll.wa.edu.au

To apply for this position, please click on the APPLY NOW button. Applications close at 2pm, Wednesday 8 July 2026.

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.