Deputy Principal

Caulfield - Australia

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 03-09-2025

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

At MacKillop we are dedicated to providing high-quality services that bring positive educational experiences for studentswho have experienced trauma placement breakdowns and/or challenges to school work in partnership with mainstream catholicindependentand alternative schools to support access and equity for vulnerable studentsat risk of disengaging from education.

We are currently seeking a Full-Time Deputy Principal Caufield Campus Victoria. This campus is for students from Foundation to VPC.

The successful candidate will have a background in educational leadership coupled with a deep understanding of trauma-informed education school operations and strategic planning would be highly beneficial. Experience in managing key areas such as student engagement attendance and staff development is essential. Additionally strong analytical abilities and a dedication to data-informed decision-making are important along with a proven track record of inspiring and nurturing both staff and students.

This position is commencing around 12 January 2026.

Our Offer:

Generous salary and leave entitlements in line with the Catholic Education Multi-Enterprise Agreement 2022.
Fully maintained company car or car allowance
Salary packaging up to $18500 (helps increase your take home pay).
Discounted workplace health and fitness program available to you and your family.
Paid on-site training that contributes to your professional development.
Regular supervision.
Great and Supportive Team
Awesome Location
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) free and confidential counselling coaching and emotional support for work and personal challenges.

The ideal candidate will possess:

Relevant postgraduate qualifications in education
Experience in educational leadership.
Relevant experience teaching and supporting vulnerable children and young people.
An understanding of trauma-informed practice in an educational setting
Demonstrated alignment with the ethos and identity of a catholic school and a commitment to model these values as a leader

Please address the full Key Selection Criteria outlined in the PD as part of your application.

Our Commitment:

MacKillop celebrates and draws strength from diversity and respects the dignity of all person at MacKillop has the right to be safe and to be treated justly. We value every persons ability cultural or linguistic backgrounds ethnicity sexual orientation gender identity gender expression intersex status relationship status religious or spiritual beliefs socio-economic status and age.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.

It is our goal that MacKillop Family Services continues to evolve as a culturally safe culturally competent and welcoming organisation to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children young people families and communities.

Shortlisting for this position may commence immediately so please submit your application as soon as possible.

Child Safe Standards

MacKillop Education schools are child safe environments. Our schools actively promote the safety and wellbeing of all students and all school staff are committed to protecting students from abuse or harm in the school environment in accordance with their legal obligations including child safe standards.