Assistant Principal: Lead Learning & School Operations

Victorian Government; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Mill Park Primary School in Melbourne's northern suburbs invites applications for the roles of Principal and Assistant Principal. You will lead teaching and learning, manage school operations, and foster strong community partnerships to support student success.

The successful candidate will work within Victorian Department frameworks, ensure safe learning environments, oversee budgets and programs, and contribute to curriculum development with a collaborative leadership approach.

Qualifications

• Eligible for Victorian Institute of Teaching registration and capable of leading school programs.
• Commitment to inclusive practices, child safety, and high professional standards.
• Experience in strategic planning and governance within a school context.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate senior curriculum or level coordinators.
• Allocate budgets, positions of responsibility and other resources within the area of responsibility.
• Supervise delivery of teaching programs and monitor progress against targets.
• Lead staff development and performance reviews to improve knowledge and practice.
• Contribute to overall school management and policy development; ensure safe, effective environments.

Skills

Leadership

School management

Community engagement

Strategic planning

Education

VIT registration / teaching qualification

Tools

Budgeting software

Job description

Mill Park Primary School in Melbourne's northern suburbs invites applications for the roles of Principal and Assistant Principal. You will lead teaching and learning, manage school operations, and foster strong community partnerships to support student success.

The successful candidate will work within Victorian Department frameworks, ensure safe learning environments, oversee budgets and programs, and contribute to curriculum development with a collaborative leadership approach.