Principal | Edmund Rice College, Wollongong

EREA NSW Colleges Ltd invites applications for the role of Principal of Edmund Rice College, Wollongong, for commencement in January 2027. Edmund Rice College is an Independent Catholic secondary boy's school (Years 7 - 12), centrally located in the heart of the Illawarra and within walking distance of the University of Wollongong. One of over 50 schools across Australia in the Edmund Rice Education Australia network, the College is located on nine magnificent hectares in Mt Keira. The College is a regional comprehensive school for boys drawing students from all regions of the Illawarra. The College offers substantial modern facilities set in a picturesque setting. With a broad curriculum and an extensive co-curricular program, Edmund Rice College caters for interests, skills and abilities across a wide spectrum in a contemporary technologically rich educational setting. Strongly inclusive, the College prides itself on its diversity as it welcomes students from all backgrounds and cultures. To learn more about Edmund Rice College, please visit www.edmundricecollege.nsw.edu.au The successful candidate will possess: exceptional credentials as a Catholic educator a record of successful and highly relational leadership a capacity for cultivating a culture of continuous improvement and sustainability across all aspects of the College capability in both academic and pastoral areas of school life strategic capacity to lead a dynamic school into the future Further information regarding the role, including the Position Description, is available on the EREA NSW Colleges website: www.erea.nsw.edu.au/careers APPLICATION PROCESS Applications, including current CV, covering letter and written statement can be submitted and addressed to Mr John Couani, Interim Director - Education (NSW), EREA NSW Colleges Ltd via email ereacollegeshr@erea.edu.au Closing Date 5:00pm AEST, Wednesday 26 August 2026 For a confidential conversation about the role, please contact Mr John Couani, Interim Director -Education (NSW) via email ereansw@erea.edu.au The successful applicant must possess (or be eligible to obtain) and maintain a current Working With Children Check. All applicants will be subject to EREA Colleges Ltd and legislative screening procedures. These checks are consistent with EREA College’s commitment to child protection policies and procedures.