Founding Campus Principal - Expressions of Interest

The BUSY Group; Frankston; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tax‑effective salary packaging

6 weeks annual leave

12.5% superannuation

Fitness Passport

Employee discount program

Professional development funding

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

The BUSY Group invites applications for a Founding Campus Principal to launch its first Victorian campus in Frankston. You will lead the establishment of a trauma-informed, student-centred environment that integrates learning, wellbeing and career pathways from day one.

You will recruit and mentor a high-performing team, collaborate with families and industry partners, and drive a culture that supports students to complete their HSC and move to further education or employment.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in education.
• Strong relationship-building with students, families and partners.
• Commitment to supporting disengaged or at-risk learners.
• Experience fostering inclusive school culture and trauma-sensitive practice.

Responsibilities

• Establish and lead the campus, shaping Learning, Wellbeing and Career Pathways.
• Inspire and grow a high-performing team of educators and support staff.
• Collaborate with educators, wellbeing professionals, industry partners and families.
• Ensure students progress toward HSC and transition to further education or employment.

Skills

Leadership experience

Relationship-building

Support for young people

Visionary leadership

Trauma-responsive approach

Student-centered

Education

Victoria teacher registration

Job description

Founding Campus Principal - Expressions of Interest

Help transform the future for young people. Lead the launch of our first Victorian campus.

As we move into the final stages of the registration process to expand into Victoria, we are seeking expressions of interest from inspiring and purpose-driven Campus Principal's interested in leading the establishment of our new Frankston campus, scheduled to open in January 2027. This is a rare opportunity to shape a school culture from the ground up and make a lasting impact on the lives of young people who have disengaged from the mainstream schooling system.

About The BUSY School

The BUSY School is part of The BUSY Group, a not-for-profit organisation presenting nearly 50 years as a community partner providing employment services, vocational education and training, apprenticeships, mentoring, Inclusive Employment Support, and allied health services.

We are a growing independent Special Assistance School with 10 campuses across Queensland and New Zealand, providing an alternative program for Year 11 and 12 students who are disengaged or at risk of disengaging from education.

Each campus provides a supportive, safe learning environment and unique education model combining:

• Individualised education and wellbeing support
• Vocational Education and Training (VET)
• Real-world work experience opportunities
• School-based apprenticeships and traineeships
• Career pathway planning and employment connections

Our team works alongside students to provide wrap around support that helps them complete their secondary schooling, achieve their goals and transition successfully into employment, further training or higher education.

About the Opportunity

With this Campus Principal role is an opportunity to establish and lead a new school community that will change lives. As Campus Principal, you will play a pivotal role in bringing together the three pillars of a BUSY School education: Learning, Wellbeing and Career Pathways.

You will provide visionary leadership, build a positive and inclusive campus culture, inspire a high-performing team and create an environment where both students and staff thrive. Working closely with educators, wellbeing professionals, industry partners and families, you will ensure every student is supported on their individual journey towards completing their HSC and transitioning to further education or employment.

You will lead through a trauma-responsive approach, you will foster a culture that recognises potential, celebrates progress and empowers young people to re-engage with their education and future aspirations.

About You

You are a passionate educational leader who believes in the power of education to transform lives. You bring strong leadership experience, excellent relationship-building skills and a commitment to supporting young people facing complex challenges. Most importantly, you are excited by the opportunity to build something meaningful from the beginning and lead a campus that makes a genuine difference in the local community.

• Career growth opportunities across our expanding school network
• Dedicated funding for your professional development
• Up to $18,550 in tax-effective salary packaging benefits
• 6 weeks annual leave and 12.5% superannuation
• Fitness Passport and employee discount program

What You'll Bring

• Current Victorianteacher registration, or eligibility to obtain registration.
• Proven leadership experience in education, with a strong commitment to supporting young people to overcome barriers and achieve success.
• A genuine passion for transforming the lives of young people through education, wellbeing and opportunity.
• The ability to inspire, influence and lead others while fostering a positive and inclusive school culture.
• Demonstrated success in identifying student learning needs and implementing strategies that drive engagement, growth and achievement.
• Strong knowledge of NSW senior secondary education requirements, with experience or interest in vocational education highly regarded.
• A student-centred and trauma-responsive approach, with a belief in the potential of every young person.

Next steps...

This role will actively commence recruitment from the date of advertisement. The closing date of this ad is dependent on the appointment of the role.

The BUSY Group is an organisation that prioritises the safeguarding of children and all vulnerable people by actively adopting strategies that embed a culture of zero tolerance for abuse of any kind. The appointment of successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory employment screening including criminal history and relevant working with children checks.

The BUSY Group is committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourages applications from First Nations People, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities.