Sunshine Coast Grammar School is an independent, co-educational, Christian based school and early learning centre for children aged 6 weeks to Year Twelve. Established in 1997, the school is committed to excellence and offers an outstanding comprehensive education, based on individual care and attention. The School provides high quality academic, cultural and sporting programs in a supportive learning environment to enable students to reach their individual goals.

Sunshine Coast Grammar School (SCGS) is committed to fostering an environment of academic excellence and personal growth, grounded in Christian faith and values that permeates all aspects of School life.

The School’s commitment to delivering an exceptional, balanced and future-focused education is guided by its five strategic pillars: Personalised Education; Faith, Service and Wellness; Exploration; Business Stewardship and Future Focus; and Celebrating Community.

With a strong reputation for holistic education, the School continues to set the benchmark on the Sunshine Coast for academic excellence, while offering students outstanding co-curricular, sporting and personal development opportunities.

The PMSA seeks a transformational leader to guide Sunshine Coast Grammar School through its next phase of growth and strengthen its position as a leading school and employer of choice. The incoming Principal will champion student voice and agency, Christian faith and values, foster international mindedness, deliver innovative and rigorous learning experiences, and build strong connections across the School’s diverse community and the PMSA.

The successful candidate will be a seasoned leader who demonstrates the capacity to advance the School’s strategic vision and will lead the School in all aspects including Christian Faith, Academics, Sports and Co-Curricular and Business Stewardship. They will bring extensive leadership experience, a reputation for authentic, values-driven leadership, and a willingness to work collaboratively within the PMSA group. The Principal will inspire excellence across the team, engage meaningfully with students and families, cultivate partnerships, and serve as a compelling ambassador for a School where every individual is valued and given the opportunity to reach their God-given potential.

Perrett Laver will conduct an executive search process in parallel with the public advertisement of the role. Please apply below outlining how you fulfil the role requirements, quoting reference 8455.

For confidential enquiries, please contact Claudia Roth - Claudia.Roth@perrettlaver.com

The deadline for applications is 9:00am AEST, Monday 3rd August 2026

If you require any reasonable adjustments to assist you in the selection process, please advise us of these so that we can make appropriate arrangements.

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