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Principal Engineer
DPN Group
Cronulla, New South Wales 2230
Principal ICT
AUSTRALIAN INSTITUTE FOR TEACHING AND SCHOOL LEADERSHIP LIMITED
Melbourne, Victoria 3000
Deputy Principal
BRISBANE MONTESSORI SCHOOL
Fig Tree Pocket, Queensland 4069
Deputy Principal
Atwea College
Elermore Vale, New South Wales 2287
• A$174k – A$174k
Principal Ecologists
Umwelt
Perth, Western Australia 6000
Principal Geoscientist
RSC Global Pty Limited
Perth, Western Australia 6000
Principal Equipment Engineer
Unison Energy
Acacia Ridge, Queensland 4110
• A$90k – A$130k
Principal Civil Engineer
Orion Group
Brisbane, Queensland
Principal LTMP Engineer
Ravenswood Gold Pty Ltd
Ravenswood, Queensland 4816
Principal Geotechnical Engineer
AMC Consultants
Australia
Principal Software Engineer
Software@Scale
Sydney, New South Wales 2000
Principal Resource Geologist
AMC Consultants
Australia
Principal Electrical Engineer
Cell Engineering
Newcastle, New South Wales 2300
• A$200k – A$210k
Regional Dealer Principal
HARMONY NEW ENERGY AUTO PRO SERVICING PTY LTD
New South Wales
Principal Job Market Data across Australia
How many Principal jobs are available in Australia?
There are currently 36 Principal jobs across Australia listed on Employment Hero, with seven new positions added in the last 7 days, the most recent posted 15 hours ago. Full-time roles lead at 83% of listings, with contract at 14%. Hybrid arrangements lead the way, with 25 of 36 listings offering hybrid work, 11 onsite and zero remote. Senior candidates are best placed with 17 roles, followed by one entry-level position. Top employers currently hiring include AMC Consultants (4), Software@Scale (3) and Umwelt (3).
How much does a principal earn in Australia?
The median salary for a Principal in Australia is $199,247 per year, with the middle 50% of roles falling between $164,850 and $253,711. Top earners take home over $304,758. QLD pays the most, with a median salary 6% above the national average.
$199,247 median salary per year
$199,247
$131,594
$164,850
$253,711
$304,758+
Senior roles earn about 29% more than the national median.
| State | Median salary | vs national |
|---|---|---|
| QLD | $211,149 | +6.0% above the national median |
| ACT | $201,360 | +1.1% above the national median |
| WA | $200,278 | +0.5% above the national median |
| NSW | $200,087 | Level with the national median |
| VIC | $196,380 | −1.4% below the national median |
| SA | $177,207 | −11.1% below the national median |
| TAS | $172,872 | −13.2% below the national median |
| Australia | $199,247 | Baseline |
Salary data is current as at November 2026 and provided as general information only, based on Employment Hero jobs data. While believed accurate, it has not been independently verified and Employment Hero does not accept responsibility for any inaccuracy. This information should not be relied on as financial or career advice — seek independent advice before making employment or salary decisions.
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