Government schools – Melbourne Northern Suburbs VIC

Demonstrated capacity to lead and support high-quality teaching and learning by creating safe, well-resourced and future-focused learning environments. Ability to use evidence-informed decision making to improve student outcomes while ensuring facilities and resources support the school's strategic priorities.

2. Developing Self and Others

Demonstrated ability to build the leadership capacity of others through coaching, mentoring and collaborative practice. Proven ability to foster a positive culture of trust, accountability and continuous improvement while supporting the wellbeing and professional growth of staff.

3. Leading Improvement, Innovation and Change

Demonstrated experience leading strategic improvement initiatives, managing complex projects and implementing change that enhances organisational effectiveness. Ability to plan prioritise and deliver improvement agenda while effectively managing competing priorities.

4. Leading and Management of the School

Demonstrated expertise in the strategic management of school operations, with particular responsibility for facilities, infrastructure, maintenance, capital works and asset management. Proven ability to oversee Occupational Health and Safety, risk management, emergency management, contractor compliance, security, budgets and resource allocation to ensure safe productive and sustainable learning environments.

5. Engaging and Working with the Community

Demonstrated ability to develop productive partnerships with students, staff, families, School Council, contractors, the Department of Education and external agencies. Ability to communicate effectively and build confidence through transparent, collaborative and solution-focussed leadership.





Selection Criteria

Leading Teacher and Learning

Demonstrated capacity to lead and support high-quality teaching and learning by creating safe, well-resourced and future-focused learning environments. Ability to use evidence-informed decision making to improve student outcomes while ensuring facilities and resources support the school's strategic priorities.

2. Developing Self and Others

Demonstrated ability to build the leadership capacity of others through coaching, mentoring and collaborative practice. Proven ability to foster a positive culture of trust, accountability and continuous improvement while supporting the wellbeing and professional growth of staff.

3. Leading Improvement, Innovation and Change

Demonstrated experience leading strategic improvement initiatives, managing complex projects and implementing change that enhances organisational effectiveness. Ability to plan prioritise and deliver improvement agenda while effectively managing competing priorities.

4. Leading and Management of the School

Demonstrated expertise in the strategic management of school operations, with particular responsibility for facilities, infrastructure, maintenance, capital works and asset management. Proven ability to oversee Occupational Health and Safety, risk management, emergency management, contractor compliance, security,



budgets and resource allocation to ensure safe efficient and sustainable learning environments.

5. Engaging and Working with the Community

Demonstrated ability to develop productive partnerships with students, staff, families, School Council, contractors, the Department of Education and external agencies. Ability to communicate effectively and build confidence through transparent, collaborative and solution-focussed leadership.

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.

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