Are you a passionate educational leader looking to make a meaningful impact in a special assistance school environment? Djerriwarrh Community College invites applications for a job share Principal position (0.6 FTE ongoing), commencing January 2026 school year.
About Us
Djerriwarrh Community College is a registered independent special assistance senior secondary school located in Melton. We deliver the Victorian Pathway Certificate (VPC) and VCE Vocational Major (VCE VM) for students aged 15–19 years, providing a safe and inclusive learning environment for young people who are disengaged or at risk of disengaging from education. The college is moving to a newly built campus in early 2026.
The Role
As Principal, you will lead a small, community-based school with a maximum enrolment of 60 students in 2026. You will be responsible for:
- School operations, finances, compliance, and risk mitigation
- Learning programs and student welfare
- Staffing, administration, and strategic management
- Acting as Executive Officer to the Djerriwarrh Community College (DCC), School Council and Djerriwarrh Community & Education Services (DCES) Board
- Leading the implementation of school policies and procedures ensuring compliance with regulatory authorities
This is a part-time job share position (0.6 FTE), with preferred working days Monday to Wednesday.
What We Offer
- Strategic Leadership opportunity: play a key role, in consultation with the School Council and Board, on strategic initiatives that enhance educational outcomes, foster staff development and strengthen community engagement.
- Highly attractive remuneration package with salary packaging available (up to $30k per annum) to reduce your tax and increase your take home pay.
- Job Share flexibility: a part-time, job share position is available to support work-life balance.
- Supportive environment: lead and work alongside a highly qualified and passionate team of educators, wellbeing, and support staff.
- Impactful work: make a real difference in the lives of young people who are disengaged or at risk of disengaging from mainstream education.
- Inclusive culture: be part of a team that values diversity, equity, and child safety, with a strong commitment to continuous improvement.
Essential Requirements
- Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) Registration
- Working with Children Check clearance
- Satisfactory National Coordinated Criminal History Check
- Relevant tertiary qualification
- Demonstrated experience in a similar leadership role, ideally within a school setting
- A strong understanding and commitment to child safety legislative requirements, equal opportunity and Work Health and Safety within a school environment.
Desirable Attributes
- Experience in the independent special assistance sector
- Experience in Trauma informed practice and working with vulnerable young people
- Youth Mental Health First Aid, Berry Street Education Model, First Aid & Anaphylaxis Training (or willingness to undertake)
How to Apply
Applications must include:
- A cover letter
- Resume
- Responses to the Key Selection Criteria
Click here for the Position Description. Please refer to application directions before submitting your application.
Submit your application via email to: jobs@djerriwarrh.org
Applications close: 5pm, Friday 26 September 2025.
For a confidential discussion regarding the position, please contact Anita Burich, HR Manager on (03) 8746 1076.
Djerriwarrh Community College actively encourages applications from Aboriginal peoples, people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds, and people with a disability.
We are committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people and have zero tolerance for child abuse.
