Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Principal - Range 4
Occupation: Principal and assistant principal
Location: Melbourne - Northern suburbs
Reference: 1535622
(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 ability to engender a stimulating and orderly learning environment based on the school values of Excellence, Leadership, Respect and Teamwork and to build and promote strong partnerships with families and the broader community to ensure all students have high aspirations for their learning.
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:
Greenvale Secondary College is a coeducational school that opened in 2022 and continues to grow with the expanding community of Greenvale. In 2025, the College enrolment increased to 539.4 students across Years 7-10, with a long-term capacity of 1100 students from Years 7-12. The school will have its first year 12 cohort in 2027. The school operates under an enrolment management plan, ensuring priority access for students residing in the designated school zone. All enrolled students engage in the Victorian Curriculum and the VCE program alongside their peers.
The College currently employs approximately 68.3 EFT staff, inclusive of 28 Education Support staff. The leadership team consists of a Principal, two Assistant Principals, a Business Manager, a Student Services Manager, and seven Leading Teachers/Learning Specialists. This structure supports strong instructional practice and a consistent focus on student wellbeing.
The College serves a culturally, linguistically and socioeconomically diverse community. Enrolments have increased steadily since opening, reflecting both local population growth and community confidence in the school. This diversity enriches the learning environment and strengthens the inclusive culture that defines the College.
With contemporary facilities and a future-focused approach to learning, the College offers a developmental curriculum supported by advisory programs, co-curricular opportunities, and expanding pathways. A strong emphasis on wellbeing and community partnerships ensures students are supported academically and personally throughout their secondary education.
The College is guided by two core goals: ensuring academic success and fostering identity development. Its vision, mission and values - Excellence, Leadership, Respect and Teamwork - shape all aspects of school life and support the motto: Dream, Believe, Achieve.
As the Greenvale Secondary College continues to grow, its role within the community strengthens. Well-resourced sub-schools ensure both immediate and long-term support for students and families, contributing to a vibrant, future-ready learning environment.