Assistant Principal 1 -BLACKWOOD CENTRE FOR ADOLESCENT DEVELOPMENT

Selection Criteria

SC 1 . Educational Leadership

(i) Outstanding capacity for visionary and exemplary educational leadership of a school or college

Demonstrated capacity to provide strategic and future-focused educational leadership that promotes excellence in teaching and learning, high expectations, and continuous school improvement. Proven ability to lead a shared vision aligned with Department priorities, foster a positive and inclusive school culture, and build strong partnerships that enhance student engagement, wellbeing, and achievement.

(ii) Highly developed skills in leading and managing change including the leadership of others in the process of change

Extensive experience in leading sustainable school improvement initiatives and effectively managing organisational change. Demonstrated ability to build staff capacity, lead collaborative teams, use evidence-based practices, and guide stakeholders through change processes with clarity, empathy, and accountability.

SC 2 Financial, Managerial and Administrative Ability

(i) Outstanding financial, organisational and resource management skills

Highly developed organisational, financial, and operational management skills with the capacity to strategically allocate resources to maximise student outcomes. Demonstrated ability to oversee budgets, workforce planning, compliance requirements, and administrative systems efficiently while ensuring transparency, accountability, and effective governance.

SC 3. Planning, Policy and Program Development and Review

(i) Exemplary values appropriate to the development of student learning with a …