Principalship Our Lady of Mount Carmel School, Hilton

The Executive Director of Catholic Education Western Australia Limited (CEWA) invites applications for the Principalship of Our Lady of Mount Carmel School in Hilton, commencing in Term 3, 2026.

School Profile

Our Lady of Mount Carmel is a small, single‑stream Catholic primary school known for its close‑knit community, strong generational ties and deep sense of belonging. The school upholds a well‑established culture of wellbeing, respect, safety and trauma‑informed practice, where relationships are central and every child is genuinely known and valued. A strong growth mindset underpins teaching and learning, with a holistic focus on nurturing the whole child and celebrating diverse learning journeys across academic, creative, sporting and personal domains.

Faith, tradition and service are integral to the school’s identity, reflected in its rich liturgical life, community celebrations and strong parish partnerships. The school seeks a visible, relational and community‑focused Principal who will honour its history and strong Catholic identity, collaborate closely with staff and families, and lead ongoing growth and improvement within a nurturing, inclusive and future‑focused learning environment.

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

Catholic Identity

• Demonstrates authentic, Christ‑centred leadership by living and witnessing Gospel values with integrity, ensuring faith is visible, joyful and embedded in daily school life.
• Builds and sustains deep, collaborative partnerships with the Parish Priest and parish community, honouring the school’s Catholic heritage and shared mission.

Education

• Demonstrates high data literacy, deep knowledge of curriculum and leads the implementation of high quality, evidence based and data informed practice that improve outcomes for all learners.
• Promotes ongoing professional learning, provides appropriate resourcing and supports, and leads a positive culture of accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement.

Community

• Strengthens relationships with students, staff and families, fostering an inclusive, respectful culture that values diversity and ensures all feel welcomed and connected.
• Leads with fairness, humility and openness to new ideas, honours the school’s history, supports positive change and works collaboratively to grow and sustain a vibrant school community.

Stewardship

• Demonstrates strong financial literacy, effective governance, and careful stewardship of resources to support sustainable operations and high‑quality learning environments.
• Leads with a long‑term, future‑focused vision that honours the school’s history while guiding ongoing improvement, including the maintenance and development of facilities.

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: https://olmchilt.wa.edu.au/. 

To apply for this position, please click on the APPLY NOW button. Applications close at 2:00pm, Thursday, 2 April 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.