Executive Principal

Lead with Faith. Inspire with Vision.

Donvale Christian College (DCC) is seeking a dynamic and faith-driven Executive Principal to lead our Christ-centred community with wisdom, passion, and strategic vision. As the spiritual, educational, and strategic leader, you will nurture faith, drive academic excellence, and strengthen relationships within our vibrant school community. If you are a servant-hearted leader ready to make a lasting impact, we invite you to join us in shaping the future of Christian education.

About Donvale Christian College

Donvale Christian College is a non-denominational, co-educational Christian school located in the heart of Donvale, Melbourne, Australia, approximately 20 kilometres east of Melbourne’s CBD. Set on approximately 50 acres, the College provides excellence in education from Prep to Year 12, grounded in biblical truth.

Donvale Christian College was established in 1975, and its continuing mission is to be a Christian School for Christian families that exists to partner with Christian parents to educate and equip their children for life. The College provides an accessible, high-quality, Biblically based education delivered by Christian staff who role-model our values in accordance with the Educational Creed in a nurturing learning environment where gifts, faith and purpose are cultivated.

Position Purpose

The Executive Principal of Donvale Christian College is the spiritual, educational, and strategic leader of the College, responsible for fostering a Christ-centred learning environment that nurtures faith, pursues academic excellence, and enhances relationship with the DCC community.

Reporting to the College Board, the Executive Principal provides visionary leadership that upholds the College’s mission, ensuring alignment with its biblical foundation, values, and strategic direction. They lead the Executive Team in delivering outstanding educational outcomes, stewarding resources wisely, and cultivating a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.

The Executive Principal is the primary ambassador for the College, building strong relationships with students, staff, parents, and the wider Christian and educational community. Through servant-hearted leadership, they empower staff, engage with key stakeholders, and ensure the ongoing sustainability and growth of the College in an ever-changing educational landscape.

Key Responsibilities

(abridged; full details in Candidate Information Pack)

Organisational Leadership

• Provide Christ-centred leadership that upholds and advances the College’s mission, vision, and values.
• Lead and develop a high-performing SLT, ensuring alignment with the College’s strategic priorities.

 Business Management

• Oversee the financial stewardship of the College, ensuring long-term sustainability and responsible resource management.
• Contribute with the Board and Company Secretary to develop and implement strategic financial plans, budgets, and capital projects.

Relationships

• Build and maintain strong, trusting relationships with students, staff, parents, the College Board, the DCC members (the Association), Friends of Donvale (parent/volunteer association) and the broader school community.
• Act as the primary ambassador for the College, fostering engagement with churches, alumni, government representatives and external partners.

Strategic Leadership

• Lead the implementation of the College’s strategic plan, ensuring alignment with its Christian ethos and educational priorities.
• Anticipate, oversee decisive action and respond to emerging trends in education, faith formation, and school governance.

Key Selection Criteria (as per the Candidate Information Pack)

Terms and appointment: Commencing in Term 1, 2026

Applications will be received by Friday, 2nd May, 2025 

For confidential enquiries or to obtain the candidate information pack, please contact:

Kate Deane +61 407 688 122 E: kate.d@anzuk.education or
James Mundy +61 422 228 164 E: james.m@anzuk.education
 

Application process and requirements

Submit a single PDF document containing:

• A one-page covering letter outlining your educational philosophy and faith.
• A two-page statement addressing the key selection criteria outlined in the Candidate Information Pack
• A Curriculum Vitae, including contact details of two professional referees to whom you have reported and one faith-based referee from your church minister or pastor.
• Copies of relevant teacher registration and qualifications, including academic transcripts.

Applications should be emailed to Kate Deane, Senior Executive Consultant and James Mundy, National Head of ANZUK Executive:

E: kate.d@anzuk.education and E: james.m@anzuk.education

Executive Principal – Donvale Christian College

Donvale Christian College reserves the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date.

The College is committed to promoting and protecting the interests, safety and well-being of children, young people and students. The College has no tolerance for abuse of children and students.  
  
The College is committed to providing a caring, supportive and safe environment where every child and student has a place, a voice and their story is known.