Principal (job share opportunity)

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 Nationally 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, Thursday 19 February 2026.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may be scheduled prior to the closing date.  Early applications are encouraged.

For a confidential discussion regarding the position, please contact Anita Burich, HR Manager on (03) 8746 1076.

Djerriwarrh Community College acknowledges the Wurundjeri – Wathaurong People as the Traditional Owners of the land, skies and waterways on which our school is located.  We acknowledge that sovereignty was never ceded.