Principalship St Joseph's School, Boulder

Principalship at St Joseph’s School, Boulder

The Executive Director of Catholic Education Western Australia Limited (CEWA) invites applications for the Principalship role at St Joseph’s School based in Boulder commencing 1 January 2027 (or negotiable with the Executive Director). 

School Profile

St Joseph's School, Boulder is a welcoming, faith-filled Catholic primary school catering for students from Three-Year-Old Pre-Kindergarten to Year Six. Located in the heart of Kalgoorlie-Boulder, approximately 600 kilometres east of Perth, the school is recognised for its warm, intimate and friendly environment, where every child is known, valued and supported to flourish academically, socially, emotionally and spiritually.

Established in 1898 by the Sisters of St Joseph of the Sacred Heart, St Joseph's has proudly served generations of families across the Goldfields for more than 125 years. As an integral part of the Goldfields Catholic Community, the school enjoys a strong partnership with All Hallows Parish and remains deeply connected to its Josephite heritage. Inspired by the charism of Saint Mary MacKillop and her call to "Never see a need without doing something about it," the school fosters a culture of faith in action, service, compassion and belonging.

Guided by its values of Faith, Kindness and Respect, St Joseph's is committed to nurturing the unique gifts and potential of every student. As a single-stream school, it offers the advantages of a close-knit community where staff know students and families well, enabling strong pastoral care and genuine partnerships that support student wellbeing and success. The school embraces the belief that parents are a child's first educators and works collaboratively with families to create a nurturing and inclusive environment where every child can thrive.

Teaching and learning at St Joseph's are characterised by high expectations, contemporary practice and a commitment to continuous improvement. Through engaging, inquiry-based learning, the purposeful integration of technology and a diverse curriculum, students are encouraged to develop curiosity, confidence and a love of lifelong learning. Specialist programs in AUSLAN, Health, Visual Arts, Science and Physical Education are complemented by targeted intervention and extension opportunities, including literacy support, gifted and talented programs, coding and enrichment activities that cater for a broad range of learning needs and interests.

Rich in history and grounded in authentic relationships, St Joseph's continues to build a vibrant school culture that celebrates diversity, values excellence and strives to achieve outstanding educational and social-emotional outcomes for every student. The school seeks a faith-filled, relational and strategic Principal who will continue to strengthen Catholic identity, nurture the school's Josephite charism, build leadership capacity in others and guide the ongoing growth and future success of this highly regarded Goldfields school community.

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

Catholic Identity

• Lives and leads the Catholic faith through authentic witness, fostering a vibrant Catholic culture, and inspiring students, staff, and families to actively engage in the mission and teachings of the Church.
• Strengthens partnerships between the school, parish, families, local First Nations Elders and communities, and the wider Catholic community, fostering faith formation, sacramental life, wellbeing, culturally responsive practice, and a deep sense of belonging grounded in Gospel values.

Education

• Leads high-quality teaching and learning through evidence-informed practice, contemporary pedagogy, and a commitment to ensuring all students achieve their full potential through inclusive, engaging, and differentiated learning experiences.
• Drives curriculum development and continuous school improvement through collaboration, effective use of data, professional learning, and innovation while maintaining the school's strengths in Early Years education, intervention, extension, and inclusive learning practices.

Community

• Builds positive, respectful, and collaborative relationships with students, staff, families, parish members, and the wider community, fostering a welcoming and inclusive school culture where every individual is known, valued, and supported.
• Champions student wellbeing, family engagement, and community partnerships, ensuring that the dignity, voice, safety, and success of every child remain central to all school initiatives and decisions.

Stewardship

• Fosters a culture of trust, collaboration, accountability, and professional growth, empowering staff through effective feedback, development opportunities, and recognition of individual strengths.
• Provides strategic leadership of resources, facilities, finances, and school operations, building on established strengths, advocating for the needs of the school community and leading sustainable growth within the unique context of regional Catholic education.

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 Working with Children Check (WA WWCC) or the ability to obtain one.

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: Home - St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Boulder

To apply for this position, please click on the APPLY NOW button. Applications close at 2:00pm, Friday, 30 October 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.