Visionary Assistant Principal – Student Wellbeing

Government schools; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Rolling Hills Primary School in Mooroolbark (Melbourne area) is seeking an Assistant Principal to provide visionary educational leadership and to oversee student wellbeing and engagement across the school community.

The role involves leading change, managing staff and budgets within a defined area, and contributing to school policy and program development aligned with Department priorities. This position supports an inclusive and high‑performing learning environment.

Qualifications

• Outstanding capacity for visionary and exemplary educational leadership of a school (SC1).
• Highly developed skills in leading and managing change including leadership of others in the process of change (SC1).
• Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills in individual, small group and community contexts (SC5).
• An understanding of, and a commitment to, the use of learning technologies to improve teaching and learning (SC3).

Responsibilities

• The assistant principal reports directly to the principal.
• Oversee management of significant areas or functions within the school to ensure an effective education program.
• Contribute to policy formulation and decision making.
• Coordinate budgets, resources and staff within the area of responsibility.
• Lead the delivery and evaluation of teaching programs and staff development.
• Support student wellbeing and engagement initiatives across the school.

Skills

Educational leadership

Change leadership

Interpersonal & communication

Education

Registered with Victorian Institute of Teaching

Job description

Rolling Hills Primary School in Mooroolbark (Melbourne area) is seeking an Assistant Principal to provide visionary educational leadership and to oversee student wellbeing and engagement across the school community.

The role involves leading change, managing staff and budgets within a defined area, and contributing to school policy and program development aligned with Department priorities. This position supports an inclusive and high‑performing learning environment.