Assistant Principal - Operations
Employment
Full time, Contract
Subject
General Teaching
Sector
Catholic
Teaching level
Secondary
Closing date
10 November 2026
Posted 28 Oct 2026
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School type
Co-educational
Year range
7-12
School staff (FTE)
209.8
141.8 teaching · 68 non-teaching
Students per teacher
11.7:1
teaching FTE basis
Total enrolments
1,659
Indigenous students
1%
Language other than English
6%
Girls vs boys
810 girls · 849 boys
Socio-educational background
Above the Australian average
Source: ACARA My School data
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Role description
Aquinas College is a Catholic Regional Co-educational Secondary College in the Eastern suburbs of Melbourne on the traditional lands of the Wurundjeri people, with an enrolment of over 1700 students. Our mission is to promote quality education while developing an awareness of God in our lives, the value and connectedness of all human relationships, a sense of justice, a hopeful spirit and a love of learning.
We are seeking an experienced educator who will lead the development and implementation of the Colleges operational and compliance strategies, to join our dynamic leadership team in the position of Assistant Principal - Operations.
The successful applicant will have experience in enabling staff to perform their professional responsibilities to the highest possible standard, ensuring the compliance with relevant policies, legislation and employment agreements is maintained. The successful applicant will be committed to the ethos of Catholic Schools and their mission.
Commencing January 2027, the role is a 3 year appointment.
For further information, please download Information for Applicants for Assistant Principal - Operations pack.
Please contact Alison Laurence, Human Resources Manager on (03) 9259 3331 or laurenceaa@aquinas.vic.edu.au if you would like to discuss this opportunity further.
Applications close at 4pm on Tuesday 10 November 2026 and must be submitted via the link on this webpage and include a current CV, cover letter, response to selection criteria, application form, Victorian Registration and Qualifications Authority Fit and Proper Person Statutory…