Department of Education Victoria – Mill Park VIC

Mill Park Primary School opened in August 1980 and is located in the northern suburbs of Melbourne. The school's enrolment of 510 is drawn from a wide geographical area. It is a culturally diverse community with no dominant ethnic group.

At Mill Park Primary School, our commitment to providing high-quality education is grounded in evidence-based teaching practices that ensure all students achieve success. We prioritise explicit instruction, structured learning, and ongoing assessment to build strong foundational knowledge. Our focus is on effective communication, teamwork, continuous improvement, and fostering a strong connection between students, their school, and the wider community. We aim to equip our students with the skills and knowledge they need to thrive in an ever-changing world.

Our school values of Respect, Integrity, Compassion, and Excellence underpin our weekly well‑being program, which incorporates Respectful Relationships and School Wide Positive Behaviour Support (SWPBS). We also organise whole‑school events annually to strengthen partnerships between home and school.

The integration of digital technology across our curriculum enhances learning by supporting explicit teaching and providing opportunities for students to apply their knowledge in meaningful ways. Our teachers engage in ongoing professional development to refine their instructional practices, ensuring a rigorous and structured approach to teaching that promotes high engagement and academic challenge.

At the beginning of each school year, we establish a strong foundation for learning through a structured ¿start‑up¿ unit that reinforces school routines, expectations, and key learning behaviours.



Our goal is to set students up for success by ensuring they develop confidence through guided practice, scaffolding, and high‑quality instruction.

We maintain robust connections with local preschools and run a structured transition program for kindergarten children over four weeks in Term 4. Our Prep and Year 6 Buddy Program plays an important role in supporting new students as they settle into our school community.

Our Vision is Inspire lifelong learning

Our Mission is Working together to empower allthrough quality education.

OUR SCHOOL VALUES ARE:-

Respect -Be considerate and courteous to others

Integrity -Be honest, truthful and keep your word

Compassion -Be kind and show empathy towards others

Excellence -Do your best at all times and in all situations

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 fr

📌 Assistant Principal- Facilities Range 1 (Melbourne)
🏢 Department of Education Victoria
📍 Melbourne