Rural School Principal: Lead Learning & Community

Department of Education Victoria; Yackandandah; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Osbornes Flat Primary School is seeking a principal to lead planning, delivery, and evaluation of the school’s education program, aligning with Victorian Department policies. The role emphasizes building a collaborative culture, guiding staff, and engaging families and the local community to raise student achievement and wellbeing.

The successful candidate will oversee resources, reporting, and the school’s continuous improvement journey, ensuring safety, inclusion, and high standards in line

Qualifications

• Proven capacity to create a shared vision and communicate school goals.
• Ability to manage teaching quality and foster collaborative culture.
• Experience leading improvement plans and policy development.
• Experience allocating and managing school resources.
• Ability to develop a professional learning community and support staff wellbeing.
• Ability to build positive relationships with students, families and community.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, delivery, evaluation and improvement of education.
• Advise school council and ensure decisions are implemented.
• Deliver comprehensive education program and manage financial systems.
• Represent the Department in the school and community.
• Contribute to system-wide policy planning and development.
• Engage staff, students and community in policies and operations.
• Report on achievements and progress as appropriate.

Skills

Vision and values

Teaching and Learning

Improvement, Change

Management

Development

Engagement

Job description

Osbornes Flat Primary School is seeking a principal to lead planning, delivery, and evaluation of the school’s education program, aligning with Victorian Department policies. The role emphasizes building a collaborative culture, guiding staff, and engaging families and the local community to raise student achievement and wellbeing.

The successful candidate will oversee resources, reporting, and the school’s continuous improvement journey, ensuring safety, inclusion, and high standards in line