Principal - De La Salle College, Malvern

At Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools Ltd (MACS) we envision every student to be inspired and enabled to flourish and enrich the world. MACS is the largest Catholic school system in Australia. We own, govern and operate approximately 300 Catholic schools, employ over 17,000 staff and serve more than 118,000 students and their families in the Archdiocese of Melbourne. It is an exciting time to join MACS, where we are transforming to bring to life our recently launched strategic plan: MACS 2030: Forming Lives to Enrich the World.

It is an exciting time to join MACS, where we are transforming to bring to life our strategic plan - MACS 2030: Forming Lives to Enrich the World that will help all MACS staff come together to make the most of what a Catholic education has to offer so that we have the greatest and most distinctive impact in our classrooms, staffrooms and schools communities. More details on the MACS strategy can be found here.

The MACS Code of Conduct (the Code) embodies our collective commitment to fostering a positive and supportive work environment that prioritises the health, safety and wellbeing of everyone, inspired by our Catholic faith. We ask that all staff read and understand the Code and model the behaviours that are expected of us.

De La Salle College, Malvern is seeking a Principal who is an educational leader who inspires excellence, leads with strong faith and integrity.

YOUR ROLE

Offering an excellent secondary education for boys from Years 7-12, De La Salle College Malvern, seeks a Principal with the necessary skills, qualifications and proven experience as a senior leader. As the College plans for the next exciting chapter in it's rich history, the new Principal will be required to demonstrate strong faith and instructional leadership, passion and commitment for boy's education in the Lasallian tradition, based on the core values of Faith, Inclusiveness, Quality Education, Respect and Justice.

As Principal your leadership encompasses faith and educational leadership enabling the vision of the school to be realised. Driving a continuous culture of improvement across all areas and aligned to the MACS 2023 strategy is critical.

The College is known for extending strong support and nurturing of student's individual strengths, empowerment to follow their interests, develop their strengths and shape pathways and futures they can be proud of as considerate, ethical and engaged citizens.

As one of the most important roles across the MACS system, the Principal will work in collaboration with MACS, staff members, the Canonical Administrator and broader School community to achieve the identified goals of the School.

ABOUT THE COMMUNITY

De La Salle College Malvern is dedicated to nurturing young men to learn to their fullest potential, live by strong Catholic values, and to lead with integrity and confidence.

De La Salle College provides a culture of learning and support that enable young men to be educated in a respectful and encouraging, contemporary learning environment where strong family values and holistic achievement are reinforced.

Established in 1912, the College community has a proud history of service, justice, academic and sporting achievements. The strong network of current families, Alumni and Old Collegians celebrate all that is important to De La Salle College – contribution, connection, belonging and striving.

The Principal leads a team of approximately 100+ staff and a student cohort of 892.

*Enrolment numbers are correct at the time of publication.

KEY SELECTION CRITERIA

• Evidence of strong faith leadership through being an active member in good standing of a Catholic Church community, including Sunday attendance, whilst being informed by the Church's teaching and local mission.
• Demonstrated ability in instructional leadership, including determining and implementing evidence-based learning and teaching program and school curriculum.
• Evidence of unwavering commitment to fostering a workplace that prioritises the safety and wellbeing of all, including all MACS employees, students, parish, broader church, educational system, other schools, and educational authorities in line with current community safety standards and expectations.
• Displays a strong commitment to enrolment growth, financial stability, and a commitment to risk mitigation whilst effectively managing resources within a regularly monitored, evidence-based strategic plan.
• Demonstrated understanding and enactment of the legislative and systemic compliance requirements applicable to all Catholic schools.
• Shows attributes of justice and compassion in setting high standards for self and others in the leadership of pastoral care and the provision of an engaging education that provides multiple pathways and options for positive outcomes for young people.
• Strong coaching and leadership skills to enable team growth and development, championing innovation and improvement to support continuous learning.

HOW TO APPLY

Please refer to the position description for further details about the role and the Key Selection Criteria.

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If you have any queries about this role, they can be directed to our team by email

All applicants are required to submit a copy of:

1. Certified evidence of Victorian Institute of Teaching registration (including current criminal history check)
2. Certified evidence of academic qualifications – inclusive of tertiary qualifications, academic qualifications additional to initial teacher education (Master's degree or five-year equivalent) and accreditation to teach Religious Education in a Catholic School.
3. Current resume
4. Cover letter
5. Document addressing the key selection criteria limited to four to five pages.
6. The names and contact details of three referees including the Catholic Priest of the Parish you attend. These referees will be required to make relevant verbal responses regarding the applicant's capacity to meet the specific local selection criteria.
7. Certified statements of service from current and previous employers are required from applicants who are currently not employed in Victorian Catholic education.

Note: MACS is committed to the safety, wellbeing and protection of all children in our care. The successful candidate must hold or acquire, and maintain a Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) and/or Working with Children Check, and must be willing to obtain and maintain a national criminal history check.

Candidates must hold full Australian working rights, and provide evidence of this.

All successful candidates will be required to complete a "Schools Fit and Proper Personal Declaration"

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COMMENCEMENT DATE: Term or by negotiation.

APPLICATIONS CLOSE: 4:00pm Monday, 27 October 2025