Principal Leader – Granville in Sydney

Lead two connected Catholic school communities and help shape an exciting future for Catholic education from Kindergarten to Year 12 in Granville. Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese (CSPD) is seeking an exceptional, faith-filled educational leader to serve as Principal Leader of Delany College and Holy Trinity Primary School, Granville. This is a permanent full-time position commencing in Term 1, 2027.

Located alongside one another in the heart of Granville, Delany College and Holy Trinity Primary School are welcoming, diverse and co-educational Catholic learning communities serving students from Kindergarten to Year 12. As Principal Leader, you will provide strategic, spiritual, educational and operational leadership across both schools. You will honour and strengthen the distinct identities and traditions of each community while building greater alignment, connection and continuity across the primary and secondary years.

This is a significant opportunity for a visionary, relational and highly capable leader to guide both communities through an exciting period of development, strengthening alignment and continuity while helping to shape an increasingly connected K-12 Catholic learning community.

About You

You are a passionate Catholic educator with a deep commitment to the faith formation, learning, growth and wellbeing of every student. You are an experienced and strategic leader who understands the opportunities and complexities involved in leading across both primary and secondary education. You can establish a clear and compelling vision, unite communities around a shared purpose and lead significant organisational and cultural change with sensitivity, transparency and sound judgement.

Throughout your career, you have continued to develop your professional knowledge and leadership capability, modelling the value of lifelong learning through your qualifications and engagement with the profession. The communities you have served will speak to the strength of your relationships, your calm and purposeful leadership and your ability to create inclusive, supportive and high-expectations learning cultures. You value the histories and traditions of school communities while confidently leading sustainable, future-focused improvement. Your leadership reflects a relentless focus on excellence, equity and inclusion, grounded in a deep belief in the transformative power of Catholic education.

Selection Criteria

• Demonstrates a deep understanding of Catholic identity, actively nurturing a Christ-centred culture that shapes relationships, decision-making and every aspect of College life.
• Leads an unrelenting focus on student learning, growth and wellbeing through a coherent, evidence-informed improvement agenda, high expectations and the effective implementation of curriculum, teaching, learning and assessment.
• Builds high-performing leadership teams and professional learning communities, strengthening collective efficacy, accountability and professional growth through collaboration, reflection and evidence-informed practice.
• Champions evidence-informed decision-making, using data purposefully to evaluate impact, guide strategic priorities and build staff capability to improve student outcomes.
• Creates a culture of trust, belonging and high expectations, where diversity is celebrated, student voice is valued and families are engaged as genuine partners in learning.
• Provides strategic stewardship of people, resources and partnerships, allocating staff, time, finances and facilities equitably while building purposeful community connections and leading sustainable, future-focused improvement.

Qualifications and Accreditation

Applicants must:

• Meet the requirements of Category E Accreditation to Work, Teach and Lead, or be willing to achieve these requirements within the first contract term.
• Hold a valid Working with Children Check.
• Hold NESA accreditation.

During the recruitment process, applicants will be required to provide:

• Certified copy of Category D or E Accreditation.
• Copy of Baptism Certificate.
• Evidence of NESA accreditation.
• Working with Children Check clearance.

Your Application

Your application should include a cover letter addressing the selection criteria (maximum three pages).

About Delany College and Holy Trinity Primary School

Delany College is a vibrant, co-educational Catholic secondary school (Years 7-12) with a proud Patrician heritage dating back to 1942. The College fosters a welcoming and inclusive environment, with a strong focus on academic excellence, student wellbeing and pathways for future success. Holy Trinity Primary School is a welcoming, multicultural Catholic primary school (K-6) established in 1885. Inspired by the legacy of St Mary of the Cross MacKillop, the school celebrates diversity, nurtures the whole child and values strong partnerships with families and the parish community. United by the motto Love, Serve and Hope, these neighbouring schools offer a unique leadership opportunity to shape a connected K-12 Catholic learning community.

The incoming Principal Leader will play a pivotal role in bringing both school communities together, building on their rich traditions while driving educational excellence, strengthening collaboration and shaping an exciting shared future.

About Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese

Delany College and Holy Trinity Primary School are part of Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese, one of Australia’s largest Catholic education systems. CSPD Principal Leaders are supported by a collaborative community of educational leaders, ensuring that no school leads in isolation. CSPD offers exceptional opportunities for professional growth, leadership development and meaningful contribution to Catholic education across Western Sydney and the Blue Mountains.

Interested?

If you are an inspiring and strategic leader ready to shape the future of a thriving Catholic secondary school community, we encourage you to apply. This position involves working with children. The appointment of the successful applicant will be subject to satisfactory employment screening, including a valid Working with Children Check, and compliance with CSPD's Child Safeguarding Procedures and Code of Conduct When Working With Students and Children.

CSPD promotes the safety and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and children from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.