Principalship St Joseph's School, Queens Park

The Executive Director of Catholic Education Western Australia Limited (CEWA) invites applications for the Principalship of St Joseph's School in Queens Park, commencing in Term 3, 2026.

School Profile

St Joseph’s School, Queens Park, is a double‑stream Catholic primary school of around 500 students from Pre‑Kindergarten to Year 6. Founded in 1915 by the Mercy Sisters, the school maintains a strong Mercy tradition grounded in Gospel values such as justice, compassion, tolerance, peace and forgiveness. The Making Jesus Real (MJR) philosophy is embedded across all year levels, supported by a rich liturgical life and close connections with the parish and St Norbert College.

The school offers modern, high‑quality facilities following a major rebuild, providing contemporary learning environments that support a broad curriculum, including literacy, numeracy, STEM extension, and specialist programs in Performing Arts, Physical Education, Japanese, Library, Science and Visual Arts. Students also benefit from extensive co‑curricular opportunities such as swimming, athletics, choirs, dance, and a Year 5 instrumental music program.

Digital technologies are integrated throughout the school, with a 1:1 iPad program from Year 3 and shared devices in the Early Years. St Joseph’s is supported by a dedicated staff, an active Parents and Friends Association, and strong community partnerships that contribute to a vibrant, inclusive and engaged school community.

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

Catholic Identity

• Nurtures the school’s Catholic identity by modelling Gospel values, honouring its heritage, and fostering prayer, sacramental life, service, and strong parish connections.
• Leads a Christ-centred, compassionate culture by embedding the Making Jesus Real (MJR) philosophy, promoting school values, amplifying staff voice, and encouraging authentic Gospel witness through service and relationships.

Education

• Leads high-quality teaching and learning by promoting evidence-informed practice, ensuring whole-school consistency, and prioritising early intervention and differentiation.
• Builds staff capability through targeted professional learning, collaboration, reflective practice, and structured support for new and graduate teachers.

Community

• Fosters a welcoming, inclusive, and engaged community by building strong family relationships and partnerships with the parish, St Norbert College, and wider organisations.
• Demonstrates visible, relational leadership by engaging in school life, upholding each child’s dignity, and creating opportunities for connection and belonging.

Stewardship

• Demonstrates responsible, transparent stewardship through effective financial management, sustainable budgeting, and strategic resourcing to support quality learning environments.
• Fosters a supportive, collaborative culture by promoting wellbeing, equity, leadership development, and sustainable practices.

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://sjsqp.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.