Assistant Principal - Catholic Culture & Junior School

About the role

This full-time position combines a five-year Assistant Principal leadership appointment with an ongoing teaching contract, commencing January 2027. The role leads Catholic culture across the College and provides strategic direction for the Junior School covering Years 7 and 8, working with Religious Education, wellbeing, year-level and leadership teams.

What they’re looking for

• Catholic education leadership experience and commitment to the Mercy tradition
• Expertise in Religious Education, faith formation and Catholic identity
• Experience leading effective, collaborative teams
• Strategic leadership of improvement, innovation and organisational change
• Strong relationships with staff, students, families and community services
• Ability to improve learning, wellbeing and student engagement outcomes

About the school

Damascus College is a Catholic secondary school of more than 1,250 students and 200 staff in a 50-acre bushland setting near Ballarat. Its identity is shaped by Mercy and Diocesan traditions, with a focus on care, collaboration, faith and connection.

How to apply

Submit a cover letter addressed to the Principal, responses to the key selection criteria, a current CV with three professional referees, and the completed College application form. Applications close at 9am on 7 October 2026; confidential enquiries can be directed to the Leader of People and Culture.