Occupation: Principal and assistant principal

Location: Melbourne - Northern suburbs

Reference: 1548223

Selection Criteria

SC1 ¿ Educational Leadership

SC1 ¿ Educational Leadership

a.Outstanding capacity for visionary and exemplary educational leadership.

b.Highly developed skills in leading and managing change, including supporting and guiding others through the change process.

SC2 ¿ Financial, Managerial and Administrative Ability

a.Outstanding financial, organisational and resource management skills.

SC3 ¿ Planning, Policy and Program Development and Review

a.Demonstrated commitment to values that promote student learning, supported by the capacity to achieve high-quality student outcomes.

b.Department Policy and Implementation: Demonstrated ability to support the Principal to interpret, develop and implement Department of Education policies, procedures and initiatives effectively, ensuring compliance, consistent practice and improved outcomes for students, staff and the broader school community.

c.Understanding of, and commitment to, the use of learning technologies to improve teaching and learning.

SC4 ¿ Leadership of Staff and Students

a.Highly developed capacity to motivate staff, develop their talents and build an effective team.

b.Demonstrated capacity to foster a learning environment that recognises individual student needs and supports students to develop their abilities and talents.

SC5 ¿ Interpersonal and Communication Skills

a.Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills across individual, small-group and community contexts.

b.Demonstrated objectivity, sensitivity and integrity.





c.Ability to work in partnership with parents and the community to develop a solid learning environment.

SC6 ¿ School-Specific Criteria

a. Daily School Organisation and School-Wide Communication:Demonstrated ability to coordinate daily school operations and ensure clear, consistent and effective communication across the school community.

b. Classroom Excellence and Student Improvement:Demonstrated ability to improve teaching practice and student learning outcomes through evidence-informed instructional leadership, collaborative professional learning and a sustained focus on continuous improvement.

c. STEM Leadership and Innovation:Demonstrated ability to lead the establishment, development and implementation of a school-based STEM program that engages students in innovative, inquiry-based learning and builds problem‑solving, critical thinking, creativity and collaboration.

Role

The Assistant Principal reports directly to the Principal.

Assistant Principals manage significant areas or functions within a school to support the effective development, delivery and evaluation of the education program. Within the school’s strategic plan, policies and budget, they exercise delegated authority for decisions relating to their areas of responsibility, including programs, budgets and staff.



They also contribute to whole‑school management, policy development and decision‑making.

The role involves analysing student needs and translating Department of Education policies and frameworks into effective education programs. Assistant Principals typically oversee the effective use of teaching staff and program budgets within their designated areas and lead the evaluation and improvement of educational programs.

Responsibilities

Depending on the areas of delegated responsibility, the Assistant Principal may be required to:

- supervise and coordinate the work of curriculum leaders, PLC leaders and other staff with leadership responsibilities;

- allocate budgets, positions of responsibility and other resources within designated areas;

- oversee the planning and delivery of teaching programs and monitor their impact on student learning;

- lead programs that strengthen staff knowledge, skills and professional practice;

- manage student behaviour matters that extend beyond the responsibilities of classroom teachers and year‑level or PLC leaders; and

- contribute to the overall leadership, management and improvement of the school.

Who May Apply

Appropriately qualified individuals currently registered or eligible for registration with the Victorian Institute of Teaching.

Diversity and Inclusion

The department is committed to diversity and inclusion and developing a workforce that is representative of the community we service. We value diversity and inclusion in all forms - culture, gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQA+, disability and neurodiversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait

📌 Assistant Principal-Range 1 (Melbourne)
🏢 Victorian Government
📍 Melbourne