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Overview

Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time

Salary: Salary not specified

Grade: Assistant Principal - Range 1

Occupation: Principal and assistant principal

Location: Gippsland - Bass Coast

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Selection Criteria

KEY SELECTION CRITERIA

The successful applicant will demonstrate:

• Educational Leadership - Proven ability to lead wellbeing and inclusion teams in a school setting, including the management of staff and resources.
• Expertise in Wellbeing & Inclusion - Strong knowledge of student wellbeing practices, mental health supports, disability inclusion processes, and the Disability Inclusion Profile.
• Strategic Thinking - Capacity to analyse data, identify trends, and design strategies that improve student engagement, wellbeing, and learning outcomes.
• Relationship Building - Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills to foster collaboration with staff, families, students, and external stakeholders.
• Compliance & Governance - Demonstrated knowledge of legislative and Department requirements related to student wellbeing, inclusion, and duty of care.

Role

ROLE OVERVIEW

The Assistant Principal - Student Wellbeing & Disability Inclusion plays a critical leadership role within the College, working closely with the Principal and College Leadership Team to ensure that all students are supported to engage fully in their learning. This role is responsible for leading both the Student Wellbeing Team and the Disability & Inclusion (D&I) Coordinators, ensuring high-quality services, compliance with Department requirements, and a whole-school approach to student engagement, inclusion, and wellbeing.

The position requires a leader who can strategically guide programs, manage staff, build capacity, and foster strong partnerships with families, external agencies, and the wider school community.

Responsibilities

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategic Leadership & Team Management

• Lead and manage the Student Wellbeing Team across the College, including Mental Health Practitioners (MHPs), School Nurses, Student Wellbeing Coordinators, and the Outreach & Engagement Coordinator.
• Lead and manage the Disability & Inclusion Coordinators across campuses, ensuring consistent implementation of D&I processes and compliance with Department requirements.
• Provide leadership, mentoring, and professional development opportunities to staff working in Wellbeing and Inclusion roles.
• Contribute to strategic planning, policy development, and the delivery of Key Improvement Strategies related to wellbeing and inclusion within the Annual Implementation Plan (AIP).

Student Wellbeing

• Provide guidance and advice in the management of complex cases, critical incidents, and duty of care matters.
• Activate wellbeing resources and coordinate whole-college responses in the event of critical incidents.
• Liaise with Student Support Services (SSS) and external agencies to coordinate support and intervention for students.
• Oversee the development and implementation of high-impact wellbeing strategies and Department-supported programs (e.g., Live4Life, Berry Street).
• Ensure compliance with legal and policy obligations, including Mandatory Reporting, record keeping, and Freedom of Information requests.

Disability & Inclusion

• Oversee the College's Disability & Inclusion Program to ensure equitable access to learning and support for all students with disability and additional needs.
• Provide leadership and oversight of Disability Inclusion Profile (DIP) processes, ensuring accurate, timely applications and maximisation of funding opportunities.
• Ensure high-quality Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and Student Support Group (SSG) processes are consistently implemented across the College.
• Build the capacity of teaching and education support staff to provide differentiated teaching, reasonable adjustments, and evidence-based interventions.
• Support effective student transitions (primary to secondary, junior to senior, or transfers between schools).

Stakeholder Engagement & Communication

• Act as a key point of contact for parents, carers, and families, ensuring strong communication and collaboration in the support of students.
• Build and maintain professional relationships with external providers, health and wellbeing services, and the Department of Education.
• Represent the College at network and regional forums relating to wellbeing and disability inclusion.

Administration, Compliance & Resource Management

• Ensure accurate documentation, data collection, and reporting to meet Department and College requirements.
• Manage wellbeing and inclusion-related budgets and funding streams (including the Mental Health Menu).
• Contribute to the recruitment, induction, and ongoing support of wellbeing and inclusion staff.
• Analyse data to inform the allocation of resources and identify emerging needs across the College.

Who May Apply

Appropriately qualified individuals currently registered or eligible for registration with the Victorian Institute of Teaching.

EEO AND OHS Commitment

Applicants seeking part-time employment are encouraged to apply for any teaching service position and, if they are the successful candidate, request a reduced time fraction. Such requests will be negotiated on a case-by-case basis and will be subject to the operational requirements of the school.

The Department of Education is committed to the principles of equal opportunity, and diversity and inclusion for all. We value diversity and inclusion in all forms - gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQ+, disability and neurodiversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for roles within the Department. The Department recognises that the provision of family friendly, supportive, safe and harassment free workplaces is essential to high performance and promotes flexible work, diversity and safety across all schools and Department workplaces. It is our policy to provide reasonable adjustments for persons with a disability (see Workplace adjustment guidelines).

Additional support and advice on the recruitment process is available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islanders from the Koorie Outcomes Division (KOD) via

Child Safe Standards

Victorian government 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. All schools have a Child Safety Code of Conduct consistent with the department's exemplar available at:

DE Values

The department's employees commit to upholding the department's Values: Responsiveness, Integrity, Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership and Human Rights. The department's Values complement each school's own values and underpin the behaviours the community expects of Victorian public sector employees, including those who work in Victorian Government Schools. Information on the department values is available at:

Conditions of Employment

• All staff employed by the Department and schools have access to a broad range of employment conditions and working arrangements.
• Appointment of successful applicants will be made subject to a satisfactory pre-employment conditions check.
• A probationary period may apply during the first year of employment and induction and support programs provided.
• Detailed information on all terms and conditions of employment is available on the Department's Human Resources website at

VIT LANTITE

To be eligible for employment, transfer or promotion in the principal or teacher class a person must have provisional or full registration from the Victorian Institute of Teaching. In addition, from 3 August 2020, to be eligible for employment in the principal class or teacher class, a person who graduated from a Victorian Initial Teacher Education program after 1 July 2016, must demonstrate that they have passed the literacy and numeracy test for initial teacher education (LANTITE) requirements. This condition is satisfied where the LANTITE requirement is part of the Victorian Initial Teacher Education program completed by the person.

Location Profile

VISION

Achieving success in a caring and creative environment.

PHILOSOPHY

We believe all students can learn and that all students can be successful.

We believe that individual well-being stems from a sense of accomplishment and belonging.

We believe there are different forms of success.

MISSION

Bass Coast College seeks to create a challenging learning environment that encourages high expectations for success through instruction that caters for individual differences and learning styles. Creativity and care are pillars of our learning environment.

In addition to developing skills and knowledge, we also aim to develop:

• A sense of adventure.
• Emotional Intelligence.
• An appreciation of the context of knowledge / learning.
• Respect for self/others.
• Team skills.
• Problem solving skills.
• Aspiration.
• Responsibility.
• Organisational skills.
• Resilience.
• Genuine empathy for our students is central to our practice. An understanding of them and their personal circumstances is essential in a holistic approach to their learning.

PROFILE

Located in the Inner Gippsland Area of DET's South-East Victoria Region, Bass Coast College is a Year 7-12 multi-campus school catering to over 1600 students. The Dudley Campus (Years 7 to 9) and the Wonthaggi Campus (Years 10 to 12) are situated three kilometres apart. A second junior campus (Years 7 to 9) has opened San Remo, and our FLOW Campus in Wonthaggi provides individualised learning programs for students requiring specialised support.

Located in the rapidly growing Bass Coast Shire, the College is immensely proud to be the government secondary education provider for the area. It draws its students from nine feeder schools located in the Bass Coast Shire. The College's zone encompasses a large rural and coastal area centred around Wonthaggi, Inverloch, Grantville/Corinella, Coronet Bay, and Phillip Island. Over half of the student population travel to the school by bus.

The current staffing levels comprises of over 140 teachers and eighty non-teaching staff.

Bass Coast College recognises that students have diverse needs, abilities, interests, and ambitions and that its students are drawn from a wide range of socio-economic backgrounds. These differences are catered for through the development of a comprehensive curriculum that extends and challenges students to realize their full potential. Sequential courses of study are provided for Years 7 to 10 in each of the Key Learning Areas. This is achieved using core units at Years 7 and 8, and a mixture of core and elective subjects at Years 9 and 10. With a large Year 11 and Year 12 student population, the College is able to offer a broad range of Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) units and has a strong commitment to Vocational Education and Training (VET) programs. A successful VCE Vocational Major (VM) program operates.

The Flexible Learning Option Wonthaggi (FLOW) Campus of Bass Coast College is an alternative educational setting. FLOW aims to reconnect students who are at risk from disconnecting from education and supports students who may be impacted by a number of factors. This can include mental health, anxiety, complex behaviour regulation issues, neuro diverse students and those who present with complex learning needs. FLOW works to foster positive student emotional health, improve literacy and numeracy skills whilst supporting students to transition back to mainstream school or alternative pathway settings such as TAFE, apprenticeships, or employment. As an alternative education provider, FLOW's mission is to connect with and support young people to create individualised learning within a safe, supportive, and caring environment.

The College also continues to develop its enrichment and consolidation programs. Students in Years 10 and 11 have the opportunity to accelerate through the VCE by taking higher-level units than is the norm for their age cohort. A highly successful select entry (SEAL) program operates on the Dudley and San Remo Campuses.

College staff conduct a range of quality curriculum and co-curricular programs across all campuses. The College has a tradition of student participation and success in the Performing Arts. The College is a member of the South Gippsland Schools Music Program and currently has around one hundred students involved in the program. Bass Coast College regularly enjoys sporting success at local, state, and national levels. An ADVANCE program (based on surf lifesaving) also operates in the College.

The College is committed to the welfare of its students. To this end, a Student Welfare Coordinator is attached to each campus, along with Careers counselling. The staff are dedicated professional educators who place importance on quality teaching and professional development. The College provides a caring, supportive environment whilst also encouraging teamwork, leadership, and a sense of belonging. Students are encouraged to develop leadership skills through the Peer Support Program, Representative Committees, and as elected student leaders.

Extensive recreational, sporting, and educational facilities are available. These include gymnasiums, libraries, canteens, computer centres, theatrette/drama rooms, courts and oval or playing fields at each campus. The College also enjoys access to extensive community recreational facilities, local beaches, and coastal reserves.

The extensive grounds and buildings are well maintained and attractive. The College continues to focus on upgrading facilities and grounds, having made extensive upgrades across all sites.

In 2020, the College, transferred its Years 10, 11 and 12 programs to its new Senior Campus in McKenzie Street (Wonthaggi). This project also included an extended three-court highball facility with extensive community facilities. The community facility is coordinated with our key partner, the Bass Coast Shire.

In 2022, the Minister for Education officially opened an additional junior Campus for our College in San Remo. This exciting development coincided with extensive work from the staff who have overhauled curriculum offerings to support the significant organisational change across the College. A name change process was also undertaken, and the former Wonthaggi Secondary College is now renamed Bass Coast College, reflecting its expansion, and the wider area where the young people it supports reside with their families.

Applications close Tuesday 16 September 2025 at 11.59pm

Posted

4 September 2025

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