<p><strong>About the position</strong><br> St Francis Xavier College is calling for a student-centred, dedicated, and courageous leaders to inspire student growth and achievement commencing in 2027 in the positions of Deputy Principal - Head of Campus. Positions available across all three campuses.</p> <p><br> The successful applicants will be appointed as a full-time, ongoing classroom teachers with a three-year tenure in the position of Deputy Principal – Head of Campus, commencing at the beginning of the 2027 school year. Subject to a positive mid-term performance review in 2028, the tenure may be extended for a further three years.</p> <p>The Deputy Principal – Heads of Campus will be appointed in accordance with the DOSCEL Schools and Secretariat Agreement 2022, with remuneration set at Deputy Principal Level 4 (enrolment exceeding 2500 students). The role offers a gross annual salary ranging from $192,662 to $197,784, commensurate with experience.</p> <p>The Deputy Principal – Head of Campus provides strong strategic and operational leadership, overseeing the daily management of the campus while fostering high expectations for student achievement, engagement, and wellbeing. The role ensures a safe, inclusive, and aspirational learning environment, while leading a pastoral culture grounded in the College’s Catholic identity and Gospel-centred values. Working closely with the Principal and Leadership Team, the Deputy Principal contributes to the College's strategy and ensures it's implemented at the campus level. Through visible, values-driven leadership, the role supports staff development and helps students grow into confident, capable, and socially responsible individuals.</p> <p><strong>Professional Knowledge, Capabilities and Experience</strong><br> The successful candidate will possess the following:</p> <ul> <li>Demonstrated commitment to the ethos, values, and mission of Catholic education, with a deep appreciation for Catholic education for young people and active participation in the life of the Catholic Church</li> <li>Tertiary qualifications in Education, including Master’s or postgraduate qualifications in Education, Leadership, Religious Education or Theology (or working towards attainment), with evidence of continuous formal learning in a relevant field</li> <li>Accreditation to Teach / Lead RE in a Catholic School</li> <li>An awareness of and deep appreciation for a Catholic education for young people</li> <li>Extensive experience leading contemporary learning and teaching practices in a secondary school</li> <li>Highly developed capacity to research, analyse and interpret data to improve learning and teaching practices and student achievement</li> <li>Demonstrated success in leading and influencing change across a variety of stakeholders, including staff, students, families and community</li> <li>Advanced written and verbal communication skills and high-level interpersonal skills which establish productive relationships with staff, students, parents and the broader community</li> <li>Strategic and forward-thinking approach to the position</li> <li>Experience leading projects and managing resources</li> </ul> <p>Successful applicants will demonstrate commitment to Catholic education and the safety and wellbeing of children.</p> <p><strong>Why work at St Francis Xavier College?</strong><br> We invest in high-quality people and facilities, operating within a team-based culture to encourage positive relationships between students and staff, and consistently uphold rigorous expectations for personal excellence.<br> Work in an inclusive community that values innovation, professional development and staff wellbeing, with employee benefits that include:</p> <ul> <li>Free onsite parking</li> <li>Access to internal and external training opportunities</li> <li>Funded membership to professional or industry associations</li> <li>Generous internal and external Professional Learning opportunities</li> <li>Extensive leadership opportunities</li> <li>12% Superannuation</li> <li>Professional learning</li> <li>Fully subsidised Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and their families</li> <li>Annual Leave Loading and Position Allowance payments in December each year</li> <li>16 weeks of paid Parental Leave and 4 weeks of paid Partner Leave</li> <li>Salary Packaging through Maxxia</li> <li>Generous leave entitlements, including a paid flexible leave day per school year</li> <li>All buildings are equipped with heating and cooling</li> <li>On-site canteens and vending machines for staff use at all campuses</li> <li>Social and wellbeing events organised throughout the year, including wellbeing weeks, staff drinks, and weekly morning teas</li> </ul> <p><strong>About St Francis Xavier College</strong><br> St Francis Xavier College is an inclusive, three-campus Catholic school of over 2,600 students, grounded in the Gospel and committed to nurturing learners through hope, respect, curiosity, and gratitude. We invest in high-quality people and facilities, operate through a team-based culture to encourage positive relationships between students and staff, and consistently uphold rigorous expectations of personal excellence.</p> <p>The College serves families from the parishes of Berwick, Koo Wee Rup, Maryknoll/Iona, Narre Warren and Pakenham under the governance of Diocese of Sale Catholic Education Limited (DOSCEL).</p> <p><strong>Applications close Tuesday, 9 June 2026, at 5:00 pm.</strong></p> <p>Applicants are encouraged to refer to the Position Description and Information Document available on the College Employment Portal for detailed information about the role and the associated selection criteria.</p> <p>Staff are employed under the Diocese of Sale Catholic Education Limited Schools and Secretariat Agreement 2022.</p> <p>The St Francis Xavier College community is committed to the safety, wellbeing, protection and inclusion of all children in our care.</p>