Notre Dame College, Shepparton · an appointment by Catholic Education Sandhurst
Principal
Lead a large dual-campus Catholic secondary college of around 1,700 students in the Goulburn Valley. An authentic faith leader, in the Marist and Mercy traditions, with the backing of a system. Commencing [[Term 1, 2027]].
Catholic Education Sandhurst is seeking an outstanding secondary Principal for Notre Dame College in Shepparton: a highly experienced leader who has guided large schools through change, built a high-functioning team, and delivered strong outcomes — and an authentic faith leader able to cultivate Catholic identity in a contemporary context, in the spirit of the College’s Marist and Mercy traditions. This page is an overview. The Candidate Information Pack carries the position description, the full selection criteria, the mandatory requirements and the appointment process.
AT A GLANCE
The essentials.
Role
Principal, Secondary
School
Notre Dame College, Shepparton
Employer / system
Catholic Education Sandhurst
Students
Around 1,700, Years 7–12, dual campus
Commencement
[[Term 1, 2027]]
Applications close
[[5:00pm, Friday DD Month 2026]]
A SENSE OF THE COLLEGE
To seek. To see. To respond.
A college with a clear sense of purpose.
Faith, learning and wellbeing — in the Marist and Mercy traditions, with the backing of a system.
ABOUT THE COLLEGE
The school the next Principal leads.
Notre Dame College has served the Greater Shepparton community for more than 120 years. Formed in 1984 from the Marist St Colman’s and the Mercy Sacred Heart, it carries both charisms forward as one, within the Catholic Education Sandhurst system.
Marist and Mercy traditions
A faith-filled, pastoral community that develops the full potential of each individual within a just and caring Christian community.
A large, dual-campus college
Around 1,700 students across Years 7–12 on the Knight Street and Emmaus campuses, including the McAuley Champagnat Programme for students who learn best beyond a conventional classroom.
Part of a supportive system
Strong central support from CESL across professional learning, coaching, data, governance, compliance, finance and HR — so leaders can focus on learning and wellbeing.
THE ROLE, IN SHORT
What this appointment asks for.
An experienced secondary leader who can build a high-functioning team, lift outcomes for every student through the CESL Magnify program, and lead improvement and change with clarity in a complex environment. An authentic Catholic faith leader who will nurture the College’s identity and a strong culture of wellbeing, and partner well with families and community. And a sound operational leader across governance, compliance including Child Safe Standards, finance and risk — aligned with CESL’s direction, honouring solidarity and subsidiarity. The full selection criteria, mandatory requirements and first-year priorities are set out in the Candidate Information Pack.
THE FULL DETAIL
Download the Candidate Information Pack.
Everything in one place: the position description, the ideal candidate profile, the mandatory requirements, the College and CESL context, the appointment process, and how to apply.
HOW THE SEARCH IS RUN
Conducted by Aspire2.
Aspire2 is conducting this search on behalf of Catholic Education Sandhurst, and carries the work through the appointment and into the first year — supporting both CESL and the appointed Principal well past the announcement. Every conversation with Aspire2 is confidential, and there is no obligation in making contact.
APPLY
Apply for the Principal role.
The application moves through a few short steps, beginning with the mandatory requirements. Your details reach Aspire2 directly and are handled in confidence on behalf of Catholic Education Sandhurst. Aspire2 will acknowledge your application within two business days.
Before you apply, a conversation is welcome.
If you would value an informal, confidential conversation about the role before deciding whether to apply, Aspire2 welcomes it. There is never an obligation.
Arrange a confidential conversation