- Lead a nationally recognised specialist school
- Drive impact, sustainability and strategic growth
- Shape outcomes for young people facing barriers to learning

The Position

An exceptional opportunity exists for an accomplished and values-driven educational leader to become the next Executive Principal of a highly regarded specialist education school. Recognised for its cutting-edge approach to supporting young people whose needs have not been met through traditional educational settings, the school has established a reputation for delivering meaningful and lasting outcomes. It now stands at a pivotal point in its evolution, creating a rare opportunity for an inspirational leader to guide its next chapter of impact, growth and sustainability.

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer and working closely with an engaged Board, the Executive Principal is accountable for the overall leadership, performance and strategic direction of the school. Leading a complex, multi-site operation, the role encompasses educational delivery, student wellbeing, organisational performance, governance, financial stewardship, workforce capability and stakeholder engagement. A key priority will be strengthening organisational maturity,



consistency and long-term sustainability while preserving the qualities that have made the organisation a recognised leader in its field. As a member of the executive leadership team, the Executive Principal will contribute an enterprise-wide perspective to strategy, culture, performance and organisational impact.

The successful candidate will be an accomplished principal and leader with experience in education, community services or another purpose-led environment. They will bring demonstrated success leading organisational growth, transformation and operational improvement, together with strong governance, financial and stakeholder management capability. Equally important will be the ability to inspire confidence, unite diverse teams around a shared vision and navigate complexity with resilience, credibility and sound judgement. Above all, this role requires a leader deeply committed to educational equity and social inclusion, capable of balancing compassion with accountability and purpose with long-term sustainability.

To obtain a candidate pack please contact Liz Jones and Katie Hooker on 1300 347 ***.

To apply – click ‘Apply Now’ and using reference OURhha1026 address your cover letter and resume to Liz Jones and Katie Hooker of Future Leadership™.

📌 Executive Principal (Melbourne)
🏢 Fisher Leadership
📍 Melbourne