Assistant Principal - Head of Inclusion & Wellbeing
Employment
Full time, Permanent
Subject
Wellbeing
Sector
Government
Teaching level
Primary
Closing date
30 August 2026
Posted 19 Aug 2026
Details look wrong? Report an errorAbout Dandenong Primary School
School type
Co-educational
Year range
Prep-6
School staff (FTE)
75.8
38.7 teaching · 37.1 non-teaching
Students per teacher
12.4:1
teaching FTE basis
Total enrolments
479
Indigenous students
1%
Language other than English
90%
Girls vs boys
224 girls · 255 boys
Socio-educational background
Below the Australian average
Source: ACARA My School data
Role description
Location Profile
Dandenong Primary School is seeking an exceptional leader to lead improvement in inclusion, wellbeing and student support across our school, in one of Australia's most culturally and linguistically diverse communities.
Working alongside the Principal Team and staff, the successful applicant will lead the development, implementation and sustainability of high-quality, evidence-informed inclusion and wellbeing practices. The role will have a strong focus on ensuring that every student feels safe, connected, included and supported to achieve their potential.
The Head of Inclusion & Wellbeing will lead a school-wide approach to Disability Inclusion, student wellbeing and engagement, working closely with teachers, Education Support staff, families and external agencies. A key focus will be building staff capability to respond effectively to the diverse and complex needs of our students, strengthening inclusive practices and ensuring consistency in how we support students across the school.
Prospective applicants are warmly encouraged to contact Louise Williams for further information.
Selection Criteria
Note: Applicants are kindly asked to ensure that responses to SC are kept to a maximum of 1-page per criteria and the font size no smaller than Size 11.
SC1. Educational Leadership
(i) Outstanding capacity for visionary and exemplary educational leadership of a school or college.
(ii) Highly developed skills in leading and managing change including the leadership of others in the process of change.
SC2. Financial, managerial and administrative ability
(i) Outstanding fi…