Job Description Location: Melbourne | Northern Metropolitan Job type: Full time / From 28/01/2025 - 27/01/2027 Organisation: Schools (Government) Salary: Salary not specified Occupation: Education and Training Reference: 1449632 Selection Criteria SC1: Educational leadership a: Outstanding capacity for visionary and exemplary educational leadership of a school. b: Highly developed skills in leading and managing change including the leadership of others in the process of change. SC2: Financial, managerial and administrative ability Outstanding financial, organisational and resource management skills. SC3: Planning, policy and program development and review a: Exemplary values appropriate to the development of student learning with a demonstrated capacity to achieve high quality student outcomes. b: Demonstrated ability to implement Department policies to a high level. c: An understanding of and a commitment to the use of learning technologies to improve teaching and learning. SC4: Leadership of staff and students a: A highly developed capacity to motivate staff, develop their talents and build an effective team. b: A clear capacity to foster a learning environment that takes account of the individual needs of students and develop their special abilities and talents. SC5: Interpersonal and communication skills a: Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills in individual, small group and community contexts. b: Exemplary values pertaining to personal qualities of objectivity, sensitivity and integrity. SC6: Community Criterion Demonstrated capacity to manage the business operations of a new secondary college, incorporating the Business Manager role to maximise learning outcomes for students. Role The assistant principal reports directly to the principal. Assistant principals have a primary responsibility for the management of significant areas or functions within the school to ensure the effective development, provision and evaluation of the school's education program. In exercising the responsibility, assistant principals will have the authority to make all significant decisions relating to the program, budget and staff relating to their area of designated responsibility within the framework of the school's strategic plan, policies and budget. Assistant principals will contribute to the overall management of the school through involvement in policy formulation and decision making. The management of significant school program or functional areas in schools involve assistant principals in the analysis of the needs of students and the translation of state educational policy and frameworks into appropriate education programs to meet the needs of all students. Typically assistant principals will be responsible for the effective use of the teaching staff and program budget of a defined area of the school's operation and for the oversight and leadership of the educational programs provided utilising these resources. Responsibilities Typically, assistant principals perform one or more of the following functions: supervision and coordination of the work of senior curriculum or level coordinators; allocation of budgets, positions of responsibility and other resources within the area of responsibility; supervision of the delivery of teaching programs; management of programs to improve the knowledge and experience of staff; responsibility for general discipline matters beyond the management of classroom teachers and year level coordinators; contribute to the overall management of the school; Who May Apply Appropriately qualified individuals currently registered or eligible for registration with the Victorian Institute of Teaching. EEO AND OHS Commitment Applicants seeking part-time employment are encouraged to apply for any teaching service position and, if they are the successful candidate, request a reduced time fraction. Such requests will be negotiated on a case-by-case basis and will be subject to the operational requirements of the school. The Department of Education is committed to the principles of equal opportunity, and diversity and inclusion for all. We value diversity and inclusion in all forms - gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQ+, disability and neurodiversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for roles within the Department. The Department recognises that the provision of family friendly, supportive, safe and harassment free workplaces is essential to high performance and promotes flexible work, diversity and safety across all schools and Department workplaces. It is our policy to provide reasonable adjustments for persons with a disability (see Workplace adjustment guidelines). Additional support and advice on the recruitment process is available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islanders from the Koorie Outcomes Division (KOD) via marrung@education.vic.gov.au Child Safe Standards Victorian government schools are child safe environments. Our schools actively promote the safety and wellbeing of all students, and all school staff are committed to protecting students from abuse or harm in the school environment, in accordance with their legal obligations including child safe standards. All schools have a Child Safety Code of Conduct consistent with the department's exemplar available at: https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/child-safe-standards/policy DE Values The department's employees commit to upholding the department's Values: Responsiveness, Integrity, Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership and Human Rights. The department's Values complement each school's own values and underpin the behaviours the community expects of Victorian public sector employees, including those who work in Victorian Government Schools. Information on the department values is available at: https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/values-department-vps-school-employees/overview Other InformationIn 2025, the College has Year 7 - 10 student cohorts. We will add a year level every year following. In 2025, the College adds the Year 10 cohort.Until 2026 teachers will have a higher than normal curriculum development role. This curriculum is developed in detail, is shared and is collaborative in nature.As a College, we prioritise developing the skills of our staff and students, with observation, measurement, goal setting and improvement for all. We run a targeted coaching program and offer a leadership development pipeline for staff aspiring to school leadership and positions of responsibility.We offer flexible working arrangements to all staff including a working from home option. Applications should be constructed, and attached, as one PDF document. Applications (single document) should include your cover letter, CV, response to the Key Selection Criteria and a list of 3 relevant referees. Applications should be saved as a PDF. Conditions of Employment All staff employed by the Department and schools have access to a broad range of employment conditions and working arrangements. Appointment of successful applicants will be made subject to a satisfactory pre-employment conditions check. A probationary period may apply during the first year of employment and induction and support programs provided. Detailed information on all terms and conditions of employment is available on the Department's Human Resources website at http://www.education.vic.gov.au/hrweb/Pages/default.aspx VIT LANTITE To be eligible for employment, transfer or promotion in the principal or teacher class a person must have provisional or full registration from the Victorian Institute of Teaching. In addition, from 3 August 2020, to be eligible for employment in the principal class or teacher class, a person who graduated from a Victorian Initial Teacher Education program after 1 July 2016, must demonstrate that they have passed the literacy and numeracy test for initial teacher education (LANTITE) requirements. This condition is satisfied where the LANTITE requirement is part of the Victorian Initial Teacher Education program completed by the person. Location Profile The community of Greenvale has long-awaited its own a secondary school and is eager for it to be a success story: the secondary school of choice for local families and a school of which all in the community can be proud. The future of education for Greenvale is now here and students will be prepared for, and encouraged to dream, believe, and achieve. Our school opened in 2022 and is growing steadily, living up to this ambition. In 2025, the College has Year 7 - 10 student cohorts. We will add a year level every year following. In 2025, the College adds the Year 10 cohort and commences our program planning for senior secondary options to ensure all students have excellent opportunities and outcomes after their schooling. At Greenvale Secondary College, we focus on supporting individual students wherever they are at in their learning and social development, to ensure our students can feel successful and challenged to be their best. We offer extension and enrichment, as well as interventions and dedicated support for students who need it. We have created a learning environment that is built on high expectations for all, where all students can belong and feel connected to their education and community. Our school vision, mission and values were developed in partnership with the community and are Vision: We stay at the forefront of education to encourage the development of the whole student, providing them with the knowledge, skills and confidence to succeed and become lifelong learners who are generous, active and informed citizens. Mission: We are on a mission to provide the best education we can for our students by partnering with our community and fostering the natural care and passion our staff have to make a difference. Values: Excellence: We relentlessly pursue excellence and achieve our best Leadership: We support and influence others to achieve more than they thought possible Respect: We respect others for who they are and value their opinions Teamwork: We work together to achieve our goals through trust and mutual support Facilities In 2025, the College opens our brand new facilities which have been under construction through out 2024.Administration and Learning Resource Centre buildingSTEM buildingLearning Neighbourhood buildings (x2)Visual Arts BuildingPerforming Arts and Physical Education building including large indoor multi-court4 x hardcourtsSports ovalLandscaped outdoor play and learning areasStaff carpark2 x bike sheltersCanteen The College has a current student capacity of approximately 1100 students, however we will grow into the capacity steadily as we add each Year Level cohort. Responsibilities This role has primary responsibility for the business operations across the College and for leading the implementation of our parent and community engagement strategy. The role includes the following responsibilities: Chair College Operations Chair College Finance Lead and deliver on Parent and Community Engagement Strategy Fulfil responsibilities and role of the Business Manager People and Organisation Design and Development Recruitment Induction and onboarding Performance and development Succession planning and talent management framework Leadership development Workforce planning SSP/AIP administration and support (reporting, acquittal) College Promotions, Newsletter, Yearbook, Website, Social Media Events Management / Marketing School Policies School Governance including School Council secretariat support and administration Policies and Handbooks Strategic Operations: Compass Professional Learning and Events Approval Compass Liaison Emergency Management / EMP School Calendar / Timetable / Daily Org Scholarships Enrolments / Exits / Tours ICT strategy and projects Data Custodian ES staff induction