Overview Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time Salary: Salary not specified Grade: Assistant Principal - Range 2 Occupation: Principal and assistant principal Location: Gippsland - Baw Baw Reference: Location Profile Lowanna College is a vibrant, well-resourced Victorian Government secondary school catering for students from Years 7 to 12. With an enrolment of approximately 1,100 students, the College is set in an attractive bushland environment in Newborough. As the only secondary school in the Moe¿Newborough community, Lowanna draws students from both the local area and surrounding rural townships. Located around 130 kilometres east of Melbourne, Newborough lies in the heart of picturesque Gippsland. The region is surrounded by rolling hills and offers easy access to the snowfields of Mt Baw Baw and the South Gippsland coastline. A wide range of recreational and sporting opportunities are available locally, including football, netball, golf, basketball, soccer, mountain biking and water sports. Staffing Profile Lowanna College employs a dedicated and highly skilled team, including:
* Principal
* 3 Assistant Principals
* 5 Leading Teachers
* 9 Learning Specialists
* Business Manager
* Finance & Operations Manager
* 70.03 EFT teaching staff
* 58.19 EFT Education Support staff
School Structure The College is organised into three mini-schools of 300¿400 students:
* Junior School ¿ Years 7 & 8
* Middle School ¿ Years 9 & 10
* Senior School ¿ Years 11 & 12
Each mini-school is led by a team including a Leading Teacher, Student Advocate, Student Support Officer and Administrative Assistant. Working collaboratively with teaching staff, they are committed to supporting both the academic growth and wellbeing of every student. Facilities Lowanna College offers modern, purpose-built facilities that provide a stimulating and supportive learning environment. Key facilities include:
* 580-seat auditorium
* Refurbished canteen and on-site cafeteria
* Two-court gymnasium
* Language Centre
* Year 12 Centre
* On-site Wellbeing Centre to support and re-engage students at risk
Curriculum and Programs Lowanna provides a broad and diverse curriculum, complemented by extensive extra-curricular opportunities. The academic program includes:
* Junior School : core curriculum
* Middle School : core and elective program
* Senior School : VCE and VETiS pathways
Year 10 students may accelerate their learning by undertaking VCE subjects. Specialist learning opportunities extend across the Arts, Science, Technology, Physical Education and Food Studies. Students also benefit from:
* Lowanna Sports Academy
* Lowanna Institute of the Arts (launching in 2026)
* Longstanding Outdoor Education Program
* Access to the Gippsland Technical College, in partnership with other Latrobe Valley schools
The College also offers Italian and Indonesian, and maintains strong partnerships with Monash University, Federation University and Federation Training, providing students with clear pathways from Year 7 through to Year 12 and beyond. Community and Partnerships Lowanna College enjoys strong connections with other Latrobe Valley schools, particularly Kurnai College and Traralgon College. In 2014, these schools collaboratively established the Latrobe Valley Flexible Learning Option (LVFLO) to re-engage students and support their return to mainstream education. The College also works closely with local feeder primary schools, hosting a range of transition events for staff, students and families. Commitment and Values The entire Lowanna College team is committed to continually improving student outcomes while fostering a strong sense of community. At Lowanna, we proudly live by our values:
* Respect
* Integrity
* Determination
* Growth
* Excellence
We believe every student can achieve excellence. Selection Criteria SC1 Educational leadership
* Outstanding capacity for visionary and exemplary educational leadership of a school or college.
* Highly developed skills in leading and managing change including 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
* Exemplary values as appropriate to the development of student learning with a demonstrated capacity to achieve high quality student outcomes.
* Demonstrated ability to implement DET policies to a high level.
* An understanding of, and a commitment to, the use of learning technologies to improve teaching and learning.
SC4 Leadership of staff and students
1. A highly developed capacity to motivate staff, develop their talents and build an effective team.
2. A clear capacity to foster a learning environment that takes