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• Vacancy Number: 13
• Position Title: Assistant Principal VCE Vocational Major
• Employment Status: Ongoing, Full Time
• Department: Bridging & Preparatory Studies
• Location: Epping
• Award Classification: Education Management (EM2)
• Salary: $118,182.00 per annum plus superannuation
• Hours: 38 hours per week

About Melbourne Polytechnic

Melbourne Polytechnic has been a leader in vocational education since 1912. We deliver practical, real-world training led by passionate industry professionals to prepare students for career success.

Our education is innovative, inclusive, and future-focused-designed to meet the evolving needs of students, industry, and communities. We offer personalised pathways, flexible study options, and strong learner support to help every student thrive.

About the Role

Reporting to the Principal VCE Vocational Major, the Assistant Principal provides educational and operational leadership across a growing senior secondary team.

You will leadcurriculum delivery, professional learning, wellbeing initiatives, and strategic partnerships-ensuring alignment with MP's Education Principles and compliance with VCAA, VRQA, and ASQA frameworks. The role plays a critical part in shaping the Melbourne Polytechnic Secondary Precinct and ensuring high-quality student outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support a high-performing team of teachers and support staff
• Drive curriculum and assessment design aligned to MP's Education Principles
• Manage program delivery, staffing, enrolments, and compliance systems (e.g., VASS, Strata)
• Foster a strong culture of professional learning, inclusion and continuous improvement
• Build meaningful partnerships with students, families, community and industry stakeholders
• Ensure the program meets all quality, audit and regulatory requirements

Skills and Experience Required

• Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) registration (or eligibility)
• Relevant postgraduate teaching qualification
• Minimum 5 years' experience in VCE VM, VCAL or pre-vocational youth education
• Proven leadership in curriculum, teaching practice and school operations
• Strong stakeholder engagement, mentoring and team development skills
• Capacity to lead change, drive innovation, and manage complex programs
• Current Working with Children Check and National Police Check

How to Apply

For more information, view the Position Description by clicking the paperclip icon in the top right corner of this screen.

Click 'Apply' to submit your online application. Upload your Resume along with a Cover Letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how your skills, experience, and personal attributes align with the Key Skills and Experience outlined in the Position Description.

Documents must be PDF format (preferred) and under 2MB in size.

Our selection process may include a face-to-face interview or virtual interview via Microsoft Teams, reference checks, employment history and qualification checks.

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Additional Requirements

All applications are subject to satisfactory Working with Children Check (WWCC) and National Police checks:

• A valid Victorian Employee WWCC is mandatory (approval email with the card number is acceptable).
• A National Police Check is required for the successful applicant.

Diversity and Inclusion

Melbourne Polytechnic is committed to being an equal-opportunity employer and a Child Safe organisation.

Recruitment Agencies

Melbourne Polytechnic has an internal recruitment process for all public-facing job advertisements. We do not accept applications from recruitment agencies during our public advertising campaigns. Agencies will be engaged through the State Purchasing Contract only after receiving prior approval.