Assistant Principal Range 2 - Educational Leadership, Facilities, Infrastructure & OHS

Government schools – Melbourne Northern Suburbs VIC

SC 1: Educational Leadership Outstanding capacity for visionary and exemplary educational leadership. Highly developed skills in leading and managing change, specifically focusing on how safe, well-maintained facilities and streamlined operational environments optimize student learning outcomes.

SC 2: Financial, Managerial, and Administrative Ability Outstanding financial, organizational, and resource management skills, with a proven track record of managing significant school operational functions, multi-tier maintenance budgets, and third-party contracts.

SC 3: Planning, Policy, and Program Development Demonstrated ability to interpret, implement, and monitor Department of Education policies to a high level, ensuring robust campus risk mitigation, emergency response structures, and strict adherence to strict compliance mandates.

SC 4: Leadership of Staff and Students Highly developed capacity to motivate, build capacity, and manage the performance of diverse teams, including facilities managers, maintenance personnel, education support (ES) staff, and contracting crews.

SC 5: Interpersonal and Communication Skills Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills across individual, group, and community contexts. Proven capacity to consult with stakeholders, negotiate vendor agreements, and manage community expectations regarding site usage.

SC 6: Specialized Portfolio Focus (OHS & Infrastructure) Comprehensive knowledge of and demonstrated expertise in implementing Victorian OHS management frameworks, alongside proven expertise managing complex physical asset portfolios, school infrastructure projects,



and campus hazard management.

Selection Criteria

SC 1: Educational Leadership Outstanding capacity for visionary and exemplary educational leadership. Highly developed skills in leading and managing change, specifically focusing on how secure, well-maintained facilities and streamlined operational environments optimize student learning outcomes.

SC 2: Financial, Managerial, and Administrative Ability Outstanding financial, organizational, and resource management skills, with a proven track record of managing significant school operational functions, multi-tier maintenance budgets, and third-party contracts.

SC 3: Planning, Policy, and Program Development Demonstrated ability to interpret, implement, and monitor Department of Education policies to a high level, ensuring robust campus risk mitigation, emergency response structures, and strict adherence to strict compliance mandates.

SC 4: Leadership of Staff and Students Highly developed capacity to motivate, build capacity, and manage the performance of diverse teams, including facilities managers, maintenance personnel, education support (ES) staff, and contracting crews.

SC 5: Interpersonal and Communication Skills Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills across individual, group, and community contexts. Proven capacity to consult with stakeholders, negotiate vendor agreements,



and manage community expectations regarding site usage.

SC 6: Specialized Portfolio Focus (OHS & Infrastructure) Comprehensive knowledge of and demonstrated expertise in implementing Victorian OHS management frameworks, alongside proven expertise managing complex physical asset portfolios, school infrastructure projects, and campus hazard management.

Role

The assistant principal reports directly to the principal.

Assistant principals have a primary responsibility for the management of significant areas or functions within the school to ensure the effective development, provision and evaluation of the school's education program.In exercising the responsibility, assistant principals will have the authority to make all significant decisions relating to the program, budget and staff relating to their area of designated responsibility within the framework of the school's strategic plan, policies and budget.Assistant principals will contribute to the overall management of the school through involvement in policy formulation and decision making.

The management of significant school program or functional areas in schools involve assistant principals in the analysis of the needs of students and the translation of state educational policy and frameworks into appropriate education programs to meet the needs of all students.

Typically, assistant principals will be responsible for the effective use of the teaching staff and program budget of a defined area of the school's operation and for the oversight and leadership of the educational programs provided utilising these resources.

The Assistant Principal (Facilities, Infrastructure and OHS) is to manage the school's physical assets, ensure comp

📌 Assistant Principal Range 2 (Melbourne)
🏢 Government schools
📍 Melbourne