Principalship St John Bosco College, Piara Waters

Principalship at St John Bosco College, Piara Waters

The Executive Director of Catholic Education Western Australia Limited (CEWA) invites applications for the Principalship role at St John Bosco College based in Piara Waters commencing 1 January 2026.

School Profile

St John Bosco College is a Catholic co-educational school in Piara Waters, approximately 22 km south of the Perth CBD, offering education from Pre-Kindergarten to Year 12. Known for its innovative and flexible learning spaces, the College embraces 21st-century teaching and learning practices that promote collaboration and creativity.

Rooted in the tradition and spirituality of St John Bosco and the Salesian charism, the College lives out the words of its patron: “It is not enough to love the young; they must know that they are loved.”

Modern facilities include purpose-built learning centres, a library, science, arts and technology areas, sports ovals, multi-purpose courts, and dedicated assembly spaces. Recent additions include a Sports and Recreation Centre, a new Secondary Learning Centre, and a College Cafeteria. The College also offers an Outside School Hours Care service and an Aboriginal Families as First Educators Playgroup, supporting its strong community focus.

With an enrolment of 1,330 students in 2025, St John Bosco College lives its motto, “Joy in Learning,” by fostering a faith-filled environment where students develop as confident, resilient, and socially aware individuals. Guided by the Fruits of the Holy Spirit - joy, love, patience, kindness, faithfulness, goodness, peacefulness, gentleness, and self-control - students are encouraged to grow in character and compassion.

The College’s vision for learning is to nurture successful learners who are confident, creative, and active citizens. Staff promote inquiry, reflection, feedback, and continuous improvement, recognising each student’s unique God-given talents and preparing them for a rapidly changing world.

St John Bosco College is a joyful, connected community where staff, students, families, and parish work together to be “a home that welcomes, a parish that evangelises, a College that prepares for life, and a playground where friends meet and enjoy themselves.”

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

Catholic Identity

• Model Christ-centered and child-focused decision-making, actively promote the Salesian charism and values, and foster a culture of joy in learning.
• Demonstrate a deep understanding of Catholic identity through visible faith-based actions, transparent decision-making, and strong parish and community engagement.

Education

• Lead a culture of academic excellence and innovation by fostering contemporary, inclusive, and evidence-based teaching practices informed by data-driven decision-making.
• Promote a culture of wellbeing through preventative and proactive initiatives that foster a respectful, safe, and supportive environment, demonstrating transparent communication, consistent leadership, and a holistic approach to nurturing the whole child.

Community

• Demonstrate a deep understanding of the College community and its diverse needs, exercising courageous, well-informed, and fair decision-making that prioritises long-term wellbeing and educational outcomes.
• Build strong, respectful relationships with families, staff, and the wider community through meaningful engagement, professional support, and transparent communication that strengthens trust and collaboration across the College.

Stewardship

• Demonstrate the capacity to manage complex and sensitive issues with professionalism, clarity, and fairness, leading difficult conversations with confidence and fostering a culture of accountability and mutual respect.
• Demonstrate the capacity to lead a culture of high expectations and standards across all areas of College life, while ensuring accountability and consistency in upholding the College’s values and standards.
• Apply strong financial acumen to ensure ethical, strategic, and future-focused stewardship of College resources, aligned with Catholic values and sound governance practices.

Selection Criteria:

• Practising Catholic and experienced educator committed to Catholic Education.
• Accredited for Leadership of a Catholic School Community or equivalent.
• Demonstrated senior leadership experience in Catholic schools, with K-12 experience desirable but not essential.
• 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 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 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://www.stjohnbosco.wa.edu.au/

To apply for this position, please click on the APPLY NOW button. Applications close at 2:00pm, Friday, 31 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.