<p><strong>Padua College</strong> provides a contemporary Catholic secondary co-education for young people within the regions of the Mornington Peninsula and Western Port Bay. Our College was founded by the Sisters of Mercy and is named after St Anthony of Padua. In partnership with our students, staff, parents, parishes and the wider community, Padua College gives witness to the Christian faith in our Catholic tradition. We aim to be a positive, creative, hope-filled learning community where Catholic values and spirit are shared and the sacred dignity of each person is nurtured.</p> <p>The <i><strong><u>North Star</u></strong></i> is our guiding direction. It encompasses our “why” at Padua College as we align our vision and action. It inspires, challenges, and provides direction.<br> We want every person to:</p> <p>• recognise and utilise their God-given talents;</p> <p>• be the best they can be; and</p> <p>• make a positive impact on their world.</p> <p><i><strong><u>Our Core Values:</u></strong></i></p> <p>a) We welcome and affirm</p> <p>b) We inspire growth of the whole person</p> <p>c) We create a love of learning</p> <p>d) We build positive relationships</p> <p>e) We embrace diversity</p> <p>f) We show compassion for those in need</p> <p>g) We reconcile and forgive</p> <p>h) We work for a just and peaceful world</p> <p><strong>About the business</strong></p> <p>Padua College is a thriving Catholic Secondary School on the Mornington Peninsula, with 2500 students across four campuses. We believe purpose resides in every student, and so nurture each student's potential, supporting them to grow in character, discover talents, and embrace their unique callings. &nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Padua College</strong> provides a contemporary Catholic secondary co-education for young people within the regions of the Mornington Peninsula and Western Port Bay. Our College was founded by the Sisters of Mercy and is named after St Anthony of Padua. In partnership with our students, staff, parents, parishes and the wider community, Padua College gives witness to the Christian faith in our Catholic tradition. We aim to be a positive, creative, hope-filled learning community where Catholic values and spirit are shared and the sacred dignity of each person is nurtured.</p> <p>The <i><strong>North Star</strong></i> is our guiding direction. It encompasses our "why" at Padua College as we align our vision and action. It inspires, challenges, and provides direction.</p> <p>We want every person to:</p> <p>• recognise and utilise their God-given talents;</p> <p>• be the best they can be; and</p> <p>• make a positive impact on their world.</p> <p><i><strong>Our Core Values:</strong></i></p> <p>a) We welcome and affirm</p> <p>b) We inspire growth of the whole person</p> <p>c) We create a love of learning</p> <p>d) We build positive relationships</p> <p>e) We embrace diversity</p> <p>f) We show compassion for those in need</p> <p>g) We reconcile and forgive</p> <p>h) We work for a just and peaceful world</p> <p><strong>About the role</strong></p> <p>The Vice Principal – Mission, Formation &amp; Social Justice is a senior member of the College Improvement Team and works in close partnership with the Principal, Vice Principals and Heads of Campus to provide strategic and visible leadership of the Catholic identity, mission, formation and faith life of the College.</p> <p>The role is responsible for ensuring that the mission of the College as a Catholic educational community is authentically expressed through leadership, culture, learning, formation, prayer, liturgy, social justice, service, stewardship and engagement with the broader Church and community.</p> <p>Grounded in the person and teachings of Jesus Christ and the mission of the Church, the Vice Principal – Mission, Formation &amp; Social Justice actively promotes and integrates the Mercy and Franciscan charisms of the College as authentic expressions of the Gospel. The role provides visible leadership in fostering a culture of welcome, dignity, inclusion, encounter, accompaniment and hope consistent with Catholic Social Teaching and the vision of the contemporary Church.</p> <p>The Vice Principal – Mission, Formation &amp; Social Justice provides strategic leadership aligned with the mission priorities, policies, frameworks and strategic directions of Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools, the broader mission of Catholic education and the contemporary Church remaining deeply grounded in the identity and values of Padua College.</p> <p>The role requires initiative, active engagement and collaborative leadership in the development, implementation and evaluation of Mission-centred programs, partnerships, formation experiences, and outreach initiatives across the College community.</p> <p>The Vice Principal – Mission, Formation &amp; Social Justice is expected to model professional integrity, visible and active engagement in College life, collaborative leadership and a strong commitment to the mission, values, and strategic priorities of Catholic education.</p> <p><br><strong>SALARY REMUNERATION: Pursuant to the Catholic Education Multi Enterprise Agreement 2022.</strong></p> <p>Applications for this position close <strong>Wednesday 15 July 2026.</strong></p> <p>For further details, including a Vice Principal Application Package and full position description, please refer to the College website.</p> <p><i>Padua College is a Child Safe School and promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children. For teaching positions successful applicants will hold Victorian Institute of Teaching Registration and for non-teaching positions successful applicants will be subject to a Working with Children Check and a National Police Record Check.</i></p>