Deputy Principal Staff, Culture and Organisation

Emmanuel College; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Emmanuel College, part of the Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools Limited (MACS), Laverton, is seeking a Deputy Principal – Staff, Culture and Organisation to lead a high‑performing, faith‑based educational community. The role oversees strategic staff leadership, culture, development and engagement across two campuses.

With a strong emphasis on governance, risk, budgeting and community partnerships, the successful candidate will drive workforce planning, recruitment, induction and leadership

Qualifications

• Hold a relevant tertiary qualification, preferably Masters level.
• Demonstrate strong leadership capacity and organisational skills.
• Be registered with the Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT).
• Show commitment to Catholic education.

Responsibilities

• Enact strategic leadership and vision for a high‑performing organisational culture.
• Oversee workforce planning, recruitment, induction and leadership growth.
• Foster culture, wellbeing and professional development.
• Provide organisational and operational oversight and governance.
• Lead community engagement, partnerships, events, marketing and publications.
• Ensure daily operations are stewarded by key leaders and compliant with budgeting.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Staff development

Organisational culture

Community engagement

Public speaking

Education

Masters degree

Job description

An exciting new opportunity has become available at the College, beginning January 27, 2027.

The Deputy Principal - Staff, Culture and Organisation is the Executive Leader at the College with oversight of:

• Strategic leadership of staff
• Professional culture
• Organisational development and operational effectiveness
• Community Engagement and Partnerships, including oversight of events, marketing and publications

Key responsibilities of the role include:

• Enactment of strategic leadership and vision for a high performing and supportive organisational culture
• Workforce planning and recruitment
• Staff induction, development and leadership growth
• Culture, wellbeing and professional growth
• Organisational and operational oversight
• Community engagement and partnerships
• Oversight of key leaders regarding daily organisation and operations
• Stewardship and governance regarding risk and compliance, and meeting budgeting requirements.

Emmanuel College is an integral part of the faith community of Laverton. Emmanuel College is governed under the authority of Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools Limited (MACS) ABN 18643442371. MACS is the employer of employees at Emmanuel College.

About our school:

Emmanuel College is increasing in student numbers. We are a two campus College, our St Paul’s single sex boys Campus located in Altona North and our co-educational campus located in Point Cook.

Operating within a Catholic ethos based on Gospel values, Emmanuel College believes that all students can learn when given a safe and caring environment, as expressed through its Marianist tradition.

This Marianist culture seeks to produce students capable of having a positive impact on the world and never loses sight of catering for whole student development, for which its teaching community is collectively responsible. All staff are part of a collaborative culture, whereby individual and collective responsibility is taken for the growth of the whole student.

If you wish to make an application for this position, applicants must:

• Hold a relevant tertiary qualification, preferably at the Masters level
• Be registered with the Victorian Institute of Teaching
• Demonstrate strong leadership capacity and organisational skills
• Show commitment to Catholic education

Applications must be submitted by 9am on Monday November 16.

Interviews may be undertaken and appointments made to this position prior to the closing date.

MACS is committed to the safety, wellbeing, and protection of all children in our care. Successful candidates for teaching roles must hold or acquire and maintain Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) registration.

Candidates must hold a valid visa and/or full Australian Working Rights and provide evidence of this.

Emmanuel College promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all students