Primary School Principal Jobs in Australia

In Australia and New Zealand:

Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification and at least five years of relevant experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 1).

Registration or licensing is required.

• determining educational programs based on curricula set by educational authorities
• implementing systems and procedures to monitor school performance and student enrolments
• directing administrative and clerical activities concerning student admissions and educational services
• preparing school budgets and maintaining budgetary controls
• promoting the educational program, and representing schools in the wider community
• supervising the maintenance of school facilities
• enforcing a disciplinary code to create a safe and conducive environment for students and teachers
• organising and implementing methods of raising additional funds in conjunction with parent groups
• controlling selection, training and supervision of staff
• may teach students