- Lead this thriving, values-driven school community
- Inspire academic excellence, wellbeing, and faith in a close-knit community
- Champion innovation and growth in a supportive and high-achieving environment
The Position
Siena College, Camberwell, seeks to appoint an exceptional and visionary educator to the position of Principal/CEO, commencing in January 2026. This significant appointment follows the outstanding leadership of Elizabeth Hanney and presents an exciting opportunity to lead a vibrant, faith-filled community with a proud Dominican tradition.
Reporting to the Siena College Board, the Principal/CEO will provide strategic and inspirational leadership, building on the College’s strong foundations and guiding its next chapter of growth and innovation. The successful candidate will lead a high-performing executive team, championing a culture of academic achievement, wellbeing and faith formation. With a focus on contemporary and challenging learning, the Principal will ensure the ongoing professional growth of staff and the continued development of a welcoming and inclusive community.
With a proven record of educational and strategic leadership in a complex school environment, the appointee will possess exceptional interpersonal skills, business acumen, and the ability to inspire confidence and engagement across a diverse community. A collaborative, visible, and relational leadership style, combined with a passion for innovation and a future-focused outlook, will be essential to success in this role. The ideal candidate will be a practising Catholic and accomplished educator, with a deep commitment to girls’ education and the Catholic faith, and a genuine desire to embrace and promote the Dominican ethos.
The Organisation
As an independent Catholic secondary school for girls, Siena College is renowned for its commitment to academic excellence, pastoral care, and the holistic development of young women. Located in Melbourne’s eastern suburbs, the College educates approximately 690 students from Years 7 to 12, fostering a close-knit environment where every student is known, valued, and encouraged to achieve her personal best.
The College’s vision, inspired by the Dominican motto Veritas, is to empower young women to be confident, articulate, and compassionate leaders, equipped to make a meaningful difference in the world.
Siena College offers a unique opportunity to lead a school of distinction, rich in history and tradition, yet forward-focused and future-ready. The College’s commitment to academic achievement, social justice, and the holistic development of young women is reflected in its outstanding results and vibrant community life.
To apply – click ‘Apply Now’, using reference SICpri0825 addressing your cover letter and resume to Liz Jones and Anthony Ellis of Future Leadership™, or call 1300 347 437 for further information.
