• 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 (Salary is expected to increase in line with the upcoming MEA agreement)
• Hours per Week: 38

Why Work with Us

Inspire the next generation by delivering meaningful, real-world learning experiences.
Melbourne Polytechnic has been a leader in vocational education since 1912. We offer:

• Practical, industry-led training
• Inclusive, future-focused learning environments
• Flexible study options and strong learner support
• A commitment to student success and community impact

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 lead curriculum 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 tolead change, drive innovation, and manage complex programs

Additional Requirements

Successful candidate will be required to provide:

• A valid Victorian Employee Working with Children Check (WWCC)
  
• A National Police Check
  

How to Apply

Click 'Apply' to be redirected to our careers portal, where you can view the full Position Description and submit your application. You'll be asked to:

• Complete all pre-screening questions
• Upload your CV and a cover letter (max. 2 pages) outlining how your skills, experience and personal attributes align with the Key Skills and Experience in the PD
• If applying for a teaching role, upload relevant qualifications

File Requirements:

• Each file must be under 2MB
• PDF format is preferred (also accepts .doc or .docx)
• Avoid special characters in filenames (e.g. , ! @ # % *)

Selection Process

Our process includes:

• An interview (in-person or via Microsoft Teams)
• Reference checks
• Employment and qualification verification

Questions?

Contact: Tracy Pearman

Email:

Applications close: Thursday 10 July 2025

Diversity and Inclusion

Melbourne Polytechnic is an equal opportunity and child-safe employer. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with a disability, people from diverse cultural backgrounds and gender identities.

Recruitment Agencies

Melbourne Polytechnic manages all recruitment directly. We do not accept unsolicited applications from agencies unless engaged through the State Purchasing Contract and with prior written approval.