Founding Campus Principal - Expressions of Interest

Help transform the future for young people. Lead the launch of our first Victorian campus.

As we move into the final stages of the registration process to expand into Victoria, we are seeking expressions of interest from inspiring and purpose-driven Campus Principal's interested in leading the establishment of our new Frankston campus, scheduled to open in January 2027. This is a rare opportunity to shape a school culture from the ground up and make a lasting impact on the lives of young people who have disengaged from the mainstream schooling system.

About The BUSY School

The BUSY School is part of The BUSY Group, a not-for-profit organisation presenting nearly 50 years as a community partner providing employment services, vocational education and training, apprenticeships, mentoring, Inclusive Employment Support, and allied health services.

We are a growing independent Special Assistance School with 10 campuses across Queensland and New Zealand, providing an alternative program for Year 11 and 12 students who are disengaged or at risk of disengaging from education.

Each campus provides a supportive, safe learning environment and unique education model combining:

- Individualised education and wellbeing support
- Vocational Education and Training (VET)
- Real-world work experience opportunities
- School-based apprenticeships and traineeships
- Career pathway planning and employment connections

Our team works alongside students to provide wrap around support that helps them complete their secondary schooling, achieve their goals and transition successfully into employment, further training or higher education.

12/11/2026

10/12/2026

Full Time - Permanent

Frankston





The BUSY School

Help transform the future for young people. Lead the launch of our first Victorian campus.

As we move into the final stages of the registration process to expand into Victoria, we are seeking expressions of interest from inspiring and purpose-driven Campus Principal's interested in leading the establishment of our new Frankston campus, scheduled to open in January 2027. This is a rare opportunity to shape a school culture from the ground up and make a lasting impact on the lives of young people who have disengaged from the mainstream schooling system.

About The BUSY School

The BUSY School is part of The BUSY Group, a not-for-profit organisation presenting nearly 50 years as a community partner providing employment services, vocational education and training, apprenticeships, mentoring, Inclusive Employment Support, and allied health services.

We are a growing independent Special Assistance School with 10 campuses across Queensland and New Zealand, providing an alternative program for Year 11 and 12 students who are disengaged or at risk of disengaging from education.

Each campus provides a supportive, safe learning environment and unique education model combining:

- Individualised education and wellbeing support
- Vocational Education and Training (VET)
- Real-world work experience opportunities




- School-based apprenticeships and traineeships
- Career pathway planning and employment connections

Our team works alongside students to provide wrap around support that helps them complete their secondary schooling, achieve their goals and transition successfully into employment, further training or higher education.

Job Description

About the Opportunity

With this Campus Principal role is an opportunity to establish and lead a recent school community that will change lives. As Campus Principal, you will play a pivotal role in bringing together the three pillars of a BUSY School education: Learning, Wellbeing and Career Pathways.

You will provide visionary leadership, build a positive and inclusive campus culture, inspire a high-performing team and create an environment where both students and staff thrive. Working closely with educators, wellbeing professionals, industry partners and families, you will ensure every student is supported on their individual journey towards completing their HSC and transitioning to further education or employment.

You will lead through a trauma-responsive approach, you will foster a culture that recognises potential, celebrated progress and empowers young people to re-engage with their education and future aspirations.

About You

You are a passionate educational leader who believes in the power of education to transform lives. You bring strong leadership experience, excellent relationship-building skills and a commitment to supporting young people facing complex challenges. Most importantly, you are excited by the opportunity to build something meaningful from the

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