Principalship Our Lady of Mercy Primary School, Girrawheen

Principalship for Our Lady of Mercy Primary School, Girrawheen 

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

School profile

Our Lady of Mercy Primary School, Girrawheen is a double-stream, co-educational Catholic school located in a vibrant and multicultural community, catering for students from Kindergarten to Year 6. Grounded in a Christ-centred ethos, the school is committed to nurturing, inspiring, and educating the whole child so they may flourish in all aspects of life.

Renowned for its welcoming and inclusive environment, Our Lady of Mercy fosters a strong sense of belonging among families and the broader school community. The school’s passionate and dedicated staff work in close partnership with families to ensure that every child is supported to grow, thrive and succeed.

With a deep understanding of the science of learning, educators employ high-impact teaching strategies and a whole-school approach to maintain a consistent standard of excellence. Learning is differentiated to meet the individual needs of students, and additional support is provided through one-on-one and small group literacy intervention programs.

Specialist teachers deliver engaging programs in Science, Health, Music, Physical Education, and Auslan, while a strong foundation is laid in the early years through a rich, play-based learning environment. Our Lady of Mercy is committed to nurturing each child’s spiritual, intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development, supporting students to become confident, capable, and independent learners.

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

Catholic Identity

• Provides leadership that animates the school’s Mercy charism and values while aligning its vision, mission and educational objectives with the evangelising mission of the Catholic Church.
• Promotes the Catholic identity of the school while respecting its multi-faith nature, fostering Catholic rituals and practices that invite students, staff and families into deeper relationship with Christ.

Education

• Demonstrates a deep understanding of contemporary curriculum development, educational best practices, and student-centred learning approaches, underpinned by the strategic use of student learning data to inform planning, monitor progress and personalise instruction.
• Leads staff in fostering inclusive and adaptable learning environments that ensure high-quality learning experiences across all stages of schooling, cultivating a shared sense of responsibility among staff for the growth and success of every student, each of whom is valued for their capacity to learn and fulfill their God-given potential.

Community

• Fosters an environment where students and families feel valued, respected and supported, with proven capacity to develop and implement initiatives that promote inclusivity, positive engagement and equitable access to education for all.
• Demonstrates approachability, empathy and a strong commitment to delivering exceptional pastoral care, prioritising the dignity, safety and well-being of all members of the school community.

Stewardship

• Supports and fosters the faith formation and professional development of staff through consistent, constructive feedback, prioritising wellbeing and the creation of opportunities for ongoing growth and engagement.
• Leads with intent and works collaboratively with the school, system and community members to plan, manage and sustain finances and facilities that effectively meet both current and future needs.

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:

Principal Application Guide

Provision for Principal

Duties and Responsibilities of the Principal

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

To apply for this position please click on the APPLY NOW button. Applications close at 4pm, Tuesday 19 August 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.