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

Department of Education Victoria – Sydney Northern Suburbs NSW

Dallas Brooks Community Primary School is a diverse and inclusive school committed to supporting the academic, social and emotional growth of every student. We provide a safe, supportive and engaging learning environment that promotes high expectations and prepares students for a successful future.

LOCATION

Dallas Brooks Community Primary School is located in Dallas, within the City of Hume in Melbourne's northern suburbs, and plays an key role as an educational and community hub for local children and families.

SCHOOL PROFILE

In 2026, Dallas Brooks Community Primary School has 367 students, representing a culturally, linguistically and socio-economically diverse community.

Of our students, 225 are English as an Additional Language (EAL) learners (61.3%), 8 are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students (2.2%), and 2 are international students. Arabic, Turkish and Somali-speaking families form significant parts of our culturally diverse school community.

The school has 226 students included in the Nationally Consistent Collection of Data on School Students with Disability (NCCD), representing 61.6% of enrolments. Our Student Family Occupation and Education (SFOE) Index is 0.6559.

These characteristics reinforce our strong commitment to equity, inclusion, differentiated teaching and targeted support to ensure every student can participate, progress and achieve.

The school also supports strong transitions into primary school through onsite three- and four-year-old Kindergarten programs and opportunities for younger children and families to connect with the school community.





Dallas Brooks Community Primary School continues to maintain high expectations for every student, recognising that quality teaching, wellbeing, inclusion, positive behaviour and strong family partnerships are fundamental to student success.

WORKFORCE

In 2026, our workforce comprises 1 Principal, 2 Assistant Principals, 3 Leading Teachers, 2 Learning Specialists, 20 teachers and 27 Education Support staff.

Our multidisciplinary wellbeing and allied health team includes 1 Educational Psychologist, 2 Speech Therapists, 2 Occupational Therapists, 1 Social Worker and 1 Imam.

Together, our staff work collaboratively to provide high-quality teaching, targeted intervention, allied health and wellbeing support, and inclusive learning opportunities that respond to the diverse needs of our students and families.

VISION AND VALUES

Our school community is built on strong partnerships between students, staff and families and is guided by our values of Respect, Trust, Perseverance and Pride.

We recognise the strong connection between wellbeing, engagement and achievement. Our whole-school approach incorporates School-Wide Positive Behaviour Support (SWPBS), Respectful Relationships and the Berry Street Education Model (BSEM) to promote positive behaviour, self-regulation, inclusion, wellbeing and a strong sense of belonging.

TEACHING AND LEARNING





Teaching, learning and assessment are aligned with the Victorian Curriculum F 10 Version 2.0, with a strong focus on literacy and numeracy.

Our instructional approach is guided by the Victorian Teaching and Learning Model 2.0 (VTLM 2.0), supporting consistent, explicit and evidence-based teaching practices across the school. Teaching is differentiated to meet students at their point of need, with targeted intervention and extension supporting individual growth and achievement.

Students participate in specialist programs including Physical Education, The Arts, Science, Arabic and STEM.

COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS

Strong partnerships with families, community organisations and agencies enhance student learning, wellbeing and engagement. Our partnership with The Smith Family provides additional educational support for eligible students and families.

Our Community Hub provides a welcoming and accessible space for families to connect with services, programs and learning opportunities. It plays an important role in strengthening connections between families, the school and the wider City of Hume community.

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 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

📌 Assistant Principal Range 2 (Victoria)
🏢 Department of Education Victoria
📍 Victoria