Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Principal - Range 2
Occupation: Principal and assistant principal
Location: Loddon Mallee - Gannawarra
Reference: 1548900
(a) Vision and values
Demonstrated capacity to create a shared vision, define and gain acceptance of school goals and set and communicate expectations for effective performance.
(b) Teaching and Learning
Demonstrated ability to manage the quality of teaching and create a positive culture of challenge, support and collaboration.
(c) Improvement, Innovation and Change
Demonstrated capacity to produce and implement clear, evidence-based improvement plans and policies and lead innovation and change.
(d) Management
Demonstrated capacity to ensure that the school's human, physical and financial resources are efficiently allocated and managed.
(e) Development
Demonstrated capacity to create a professional learning community that is focused on the continuous improvement of teaching and learning, supporting all staff to achieve high standards and commitment to their own learning and wellbeing.
(f) Engagement
Demonstrated capacity to develop positive relationships with students, parents/families and the local community and participate in and contribute to system-level activities.
(g) Community Criterion
Demonstrated capacity to lead and adapt in a small rural school, with a strong sense of family and community values, while providing a stimulating and productive learning environment that projects the school in a positive light.
The role of the principal is to lead and manage the planning, delivery, evaluation and improvement of the education of all students in a community through the deployment of resources provided by the Department and the school community.
At the same time, the principal, as executive officer of the school council, must ensure that adequate and appropriate advice is provided to the council on educational and other matters, that the decisions of the council are implemented and that adequate support and resources are provided for the conduct of council meetings.
The principal is accountable for the overall management and development of the school within statewide guidelines and Government policies. A clear set of accountabilities, which distinguish their work from other members of the Teaching Service and the education community are set out in detail in the contract of employment.
The core accountabilities of all principals are to:
Appropriately qualified individuals currently registered or eligible for registration with the Victorian Institute of Teaching.
The department is committed to diversity and inclusion and developing a workforce that is representative of the community we service. We value diversity and inclusion in all forms - culture, gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQA+, disability and neurodiversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for roles within the Department. The Department recognises that the provision of safe, respectful and inclusive workplaces is essential to high performance and promotes flexible work and diversity across all schools and Department workplaces. It is our policy to provide reasonable adjustments for staff with disability (see Workplace adjustment guidelines).
Additional support and advice on the recruitment process is available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander candidates from the Koorie Outcomes Division (KOD) via [email protected]
Applicants seeking part-time employment are encouraged to apply for any teaching service position and, if they are the successful candidate, request a reduced time fraction. Such requests will be negotiated on a case-by-case basis and will be subject to the operational requirements of the school.
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https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/child-safe-standards/policy
The department's employees commit to upholding the department's Values: Responsiveness, Integrity, Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership and Human Rights. The department's Values complement each school's own values and underpin the behaviours the community expects of Victorian public sector employees, including those who work in Victorian Government Schools. Information on the department values is available at:
https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/values-department-vps-school-employees/overview
Detailed information on all terms and conditions of employment is available on the Department's Human Resources website at http://www.education.vic.gov.au/hrweb/Pages/default.aspx
To be eligible for employment, transfer or promotion in the principal or teacher class:
Details of qualification requirements as updated from time to time can be found at Recruitment in Schools.
To be eligible for appointment as a principal a person must either:
Murrabit Group School, situated in the heart of the Murrabit township, continues to be a community-focused educational hub. It is an amazing learning space where individualised education and relationship building is key every day and students show gratitude, empathy and mindfulness.
Positioned 3km from the Murray River in Northern Victoria, 30km north of Kerang, and 21km west of Koondrook, Murrabit Group School serves a farming community, with many of our students commuting via bus.
In 2026 Murrabit Group School has a school population of 23 students and a SFO index of 0.48. It had a Principal who taught small group numeracy, two classroom teachers Prep - 3 (O.4/0.06) and Gr 4 - 6 (1.0), Italian/Music teacher (1.0), Business Manager (0.4), and two ES Staff (1.0 and 0.8) It operated with a Prep to 3 classroom of 10 students and a Gr 4 ¿ 6 classroom of 13 students. The students were serviced by a MARC Van and MACC Van.
In 2025, the school completed a comprehensive School Review which involved all stakeholders including staff, parents and students. The review came back with two goals for the next four years which were: Goal 1 - Maximise the learning growth of every student. Goal 2 - Optimise the well-being and engagement of all students.
With a core focus on English and Mathematics, the curriculum is enriched by various programs, including visits from the MARC Van (Library), MACC Van (Art), Music/Italian teacher, intensive swimming program, fitness program, Stephanie Alexander Garden, Tutoring Program, Resilience Project and Smiling Minds. The school community at Murrabit Group School reflects a sense of belonging, pride, and belief in the school.
The school introduced an Out of School Care (OSHC) Program in 2024, which has been sustained in 2025 and 2026. Up to 12 students utilise the program.
A shared commitment to wellbeing has fostered a positive culture where everyone feels valued and supported, contributing to the overall success of our students. Building staff cohesion, trust and understanding of agreed structures has been the basis to move forward to a tiered approach to improving student outcomes in wellbeing. The school enjoys support from parents, the broader community and organisations such as the Murrabit Advancement Association, contributing to the holistic education of all students.