Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Principal - Range 4
Occupation: Principal and assistant principal
Location: Gippsland - South Gippsland
Reference: 1523510
(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.
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
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:
Principal Opportunity - Korumburra Secondary College
Korumburra Secondary College is seeking to fill an outstanding leadership opportunity for an innovative and community-focused educator to lead a proud, inclusive, and forward-thinking school.
Located in the heart of South Gippsland, within a vibrant regional community, Korumburra offers an exceptional lifestyle balance-combining the natural beauty of rolling hills and nearby coastal destinations with a strong sense of local connection and support. Just a short drive from Leongatha, Inverloch, and the Bass Coast, the region provides an enviable setting for both professional fulfilment and personal wellbeing.
Korumburra Secondary College is nestled in 30 acres of Bunurong/Boonwurrung Country, 120 kilometres from Naarm/Melbourne and 20 kilometres from Wareeny/sea on Yalluk Balluk lands of the Bass Coast. The college is surrounded by farms in a thriving town setting and only a 90-minute drive from the city.
Our inclusive community is continually expanding in its diversity, and we are committed to attracting and retaining diversity across both our student body and our staff. The college inspires sporting successes, intellectual curiosity, artistic creativity and environmental leadership in students, where the school values of Resilience, Excellence, Effort and Kindness are celebrated.
Our LikeMinds program students receive project-based foundations in learning, Vocational Major students are engaged in a robust program for hands-on learning, the Yarning Circle is in its third year of contributing to the Graduation Possum-skin Cloak, and all students benefit from quarterly Student 360 interviews with their teacher mentors, which is unique to and highly valued by our school culture. Creative expressions are fostered by performance opportunities throughout the year - both in and aside from the South Gippsland Schools Music Program (SGSMP) - and the annual Art Show of VCE VM portfolios.
Student leadership via the Student Action Leadership Team (SALT) and the Environment Group exist to provide experiences our students can take into post-formal schooling life. We know our students, and we support them to achieve their personalised high expectations.
About the School
Korumburra Secondary College is a welcoming and inclusive learning environment with approximately 420 students (Years 7-12) enrolled. The college has approximately 38 teachers and 24 Education Support staff with a Leadership Team comprising a Principal, two Assistant Principals, two Leading Teachers and two Learning Specialists. The college maintains a strong culture where every student is known, valued, and supported.
The school is deeply committed to fostering:
Respectful relationships
High expectations and achievement
Resilience and personal growth
A strong sense of belonging and wellbeing
Student Family Occupation (SFOE) index: 0.4037 (medium), reflecting a diverse regional
community with strong support networks.
Why Korumburra?
Strong and supportive school community
Opportunity to make a visible, lasting impact
Access to an exceptional regional lifestyle
A school with clear direction and growth potential
Student Outcomes & Performance
Korumburra Secondary College continues to demonstrate steady improvement across
Key Performance Indicators:
VCE completion rate: ~90-95%
Median study score: ~26-28
% study scores 30+: ~18-22%
Senior Secondary completion (Year 12 or equivalent): ~95%+
VCE-VM / applied learning engagement: ~35-45% of senior cohort
NAPLAN (Year 9):
o Reading & Numeracy typically at or slightly above similar schools
o Strong student growth (Year 7-9) in literacy
Student Attitudes to School Survey:
o Positive endorsement for Teacher-Student Relationships: ~75-80%
o Sense of Connectedness: ~70-75%
Attendance rates: ~88-91% (with targeted improvement strategies in place)
Key Programs and Strengths
Strong VCE and VCE-VM pathways, supporting diverse post-school outcomes
Expanding Vocational Education and Training (VET) programs aligned to regional industries such as agriculture, trades, and health
A comprehensive student wellbeing framework, including:
o Mental health support programs
o Individual learning plans
o Inclusive education practices
Established School Wide Positive Behaviour Support (SWPBS) or similar framework
Strong transition programs with local primary schools
Growing student leadership and voice initiatives
Investment in digital learning and contemporary pedagogy
Strategic Targets (2025-2029)
The college is focused on continuous improvement, with clear strategic priorities:
Learning & Achievement
Increase % of VCE study scores above 30 to 25%+
Improve median study score to 28+
Achieve top quartile growth in NAPLAN literacy and numeracy
Engagement & Wellbeing
Increase student attendance to 93%+
Improve Attitudes to School Survey positive endorsement (connectedness) to 80%+
Reduce student absence and disengagement in Years 9-10
Pathways
Maintain 95%+ senior secondary completion
Increase students in meaningful post-school pathways (employment, TAFE, university) to 90%+
Community Connection
Korumburra Secondary College sits at the heart of its community. Families, staff, and local stakeholders work in partnership to create a supportive and aspirational environment.
The college benefits from:
Strong partnerships with local employers and industry
Active engagement with community groups and services
A supportive and highly invested parent community
This provides a rich platform for place-based learning and real-world student opportunities.
The Opportunity
We are seeking a visionary and collaborative leader who will:
Inspire excellence in teaching and learning
Use data to drive measurable improvement
Strengthen community and industry partnerships
Lead with integrity, empathy, and clarity
Champion inclusion, wellbeing, and high expectations for all students
This is a unique opportunity to make a lasting impact in a school where leadership is visible, valued, and deeply connected to its community.
Korumburra Secondary College
Where community, opportunity, and leadership come together.