Principal - Job Share Opportunity
Djerriwarrh Community & Education Services - Djerriwarrh Community College
Melton, VIC
Principal / Head of School
Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Part Time (0.60 FTE)
Applications Close: 15 October 2025
Djerriwarrh Community College is seeking a Principal looking to make a meaningful impact in a special assistance school environment. The position is a job share role (0.6 FTE ongoing), commencing January 2026.
Are you a passionate educational leader looking to make a meaningful impact in a special assistance school setting? 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
Please refer to the College website https://www.dcc.vic.edu.au/careers/principal-job-share-opportunity for a copy of the position description and application details.
Applications close: 5pm, Wednesday 15 October 2025.
For a confidential discussion regarding the position, please contact Anita Burich, HR Manager on (03) 8746 1***.
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. before submitting your application.
Djerriwarrh Community & Education Services - Djerriwarrh Community College
Melton, VIC
https://www.dcc.vic.edu.au
Principal: Ms Jamie Ozga
Affiliation: None
Teaching Level: Secondary
Gender: Coed
44 Students
Single School
In 2021, Djerriwarrh Community & Education Services established Djerriwarrh Community College with the aim of providing high quality, flexible and inclusive education to students in Melton. The School delivers an applied learning program to meet the literacy, numeracy, work related and personal development needs of young people (aged 15-19) in Melton Shire who are unable to participate in mainstream schooling.
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