Deputy Principal, Staff

Penola Catholic College is a Catholic, co-educational regional Secondary College in the Josephite tradition. Established in 1995 and set on 27 acres over two campuses, it serves the North - Western region of Melbourne.

Closing date May 29, 2026
LocationBroadmeadows VIC, Australia
Type Full-Time
Status Contract
Contact Julie Lyons
principal@penola.vic.edu.au

About this job

  • Strategic Leadership Opportunity
  • A welcoming and supportive working environment
  • Opportunity to make a real difference in the development and lives of students

Penola Catholic College require a skilled Deputy Principal Staff, to ensure we have strong, strategic leadership within a culture of innovation and high expectations. The opportunity is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced and highly skilled Deputy Principal Staff, to join Penola Catholic College from 2027-2031.

As a member of the Executive team, the Deputy Principal (Staff) contributes strategically and operationally to the leadership of the College and is responsible to be proactive, adaptable and flexible in attracting, developing and retaining quality staff. The Deputy Principal (Staff) is an active and visible leader in the community, working across both campuses, demonstrating the ability to foster a positive culture for staff committed to ongoing growth and characterised by high accountability and high support.

About You

To be successful, you will demonstrate strong organisational and interpersonal skills, with the capacity to support effective staffing practices, professional learning, and staff wellbeing. You will show sound judgement, flexibility, and the ability to work collaboratively across teams while contributing to a positive and supportive staff culture. You will have a demonstrated ability to lead processes with clarity and fairness, and to support continuous improvement through practical and considered approaches. You will also be highly organised and registered with VIT.

You will also have a demonstrated commitment to Catholic education and to the safety and wellbeing of children.

Why Work With Us

We will provide you with:

  • A welcoming and supportive working environment
  • Competitive salary
  • Opportunities for professional development
  • An opportunity to make a real difference in the development and lives of students

Applications close 4pm Friday 29 May 2026.

Interested candidates should contact Principal’s PA, Julie Lyons  principal@penola.vic.edu.au for an Information and Application pack. All applications must respond to the selection criteria and must be submitted by email as instructed in the application package. Please do not submit application via Seek/online portals. All applications that do not address the selection criteria or that are submitted via the Seek portal/online will be disregarded.

About Penola Catholic College

Penola Catholic College is a co-educational college for students from years 7-12 with two campuses in the Northern suburbs of Melbourne. College campuses are situated in Glenroy, which caters for years 7 and 8, and the senior campus in Broadmeadows that features years 9 to 12 and a total college enrolment of approximately 1,500 students.

We provide students with real life learning opportunities and experiences that will prepare them for the “business of living”.

Penola Catholic College is an equal opportunity employer that promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children.