Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Principal - Range 3
Occupation: Principal and assistant principal
Location: Hume - Greater Shepparton
Reference: 1535489
(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 capability to embrace a school's uniqueness, identifying strengths and opportunities (including and not limited to First Nations and Disability inclusion) and building on these in partnership with the entire community to meet the complex needs of students and families.
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.
Victorian government schools are child safe environments. Our schools actively promote the safety and wellbeing of all students, and all school staff are committed to protecting students from abuse or harm in the school environment, in accordance with their legal obligations including child safe standards. All schools have a Child Safety Code of Conduct consistent with the department's exemplar available at:
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:
Gowrie Street Primary School is located in northern Shepparton, just 200 metres from the Kaiela (Goulburn) River. In 2026, we have around 200 students, representing a wonderfully diverse community, including approximately 35% First Nations students and 14% students with English as an Additional Language.
Our vision is that we are a community that takes strength from who we are, our diversity, our cultures and our histories. We aim to empower our students to seize lifes opportunities, overcome challenges, and develop into creative, curious and active young people who love learning and understand how they can make a positive impact on their communities and the world.
Working alongside our community is central to who we are. This is reflected in our many programs, including our Wellbeing Team, universal healthy eating program, therapeutic supports, Paediatric Clinic, and engagement programs such as Hands-On Learning. We also embed the arts across our curriculum, giving every child the opportunity to express themselves creatively.
Our values - Excellence, Determination, Empathy and Pride - underpin everything we do. As a School-Wide Positive Behaviour Supports (SWPBS) school, we take a restorative approach to behaviour, focusing on building strong, positive relationships. We have a strong focus on literacy and numeracy, and we foster positive mindsets through goal setting, reflection and encouraging student agency.
There are many special features that make Gowrie Street unique. We are one of the few schools in Victoria where all students learn a local First Nations language, Yorta Yorta, as their LOTE subject. We also have an on-site Kindergarten and Out of School Hours Care service, ensuring continuity and connection for families.
Our teachers work in collaborative teams, providing a supportive environment for new staff and ongoing opportunities for professional growth. Through 'Walkthrus', staff build expertise in evidence-based practices while strengthening their collective capacity. Professional learning is closely aligned with our Annual Implementation Plan, and every teacher has the opportunity to be part of our School Improvement Team. With our small class sizes, we can provide the personalised support that makes a real difference for our students.
At Gowrie Street, we work hard, support one another, and warmly welcome new members to our team.