Principal Hybrid

Lead with purpose. Empower students. Strengthen communities.

Berry Street is seeking a dedicated and visionary Principal to lead the Berry Street School a trauma-informed multi-campus specialist school for students in Years 712 who are at risk of disengaging from education. Grounded in the Berry Street Education Model (BSEM) this is a rare opportunity to shape inclusive and healing learning environments that support student well-being achievement and belonging.

• Full time Permanent role
• Competitive Salary Super $15900 Salary Packaging
• 10500 Motor Vehicle Allowance per year

About the Berry Street School

The Berry Street School operates across four campuses in Ballarat Morwell Narre Warren and Shepparton. We deliver an adaptation of the Victorian Curriculum for Years 710 the VCE Vocational Major (VCE VM) and the Victorian Pathways Certificate (VPC) for senior students.

The school supports young people who have experienced complex trauma disrupted education and significant adversity. Our trauma-informed approach is grounded in the Berry Street Education Model (BSEM) and centres on :

What makes the Berry Street School unique is our unwavering belief in every students potential. We create environments where young people who have experienced adversity can re-engage with learning build confidence and feel a genuine sense of belonging. Its a school that leads with care purpose and impact.

The Opportunity :

As Principal you will provide strategic and operational leadership for the Berry Street School with responsibility for :

About You :

You are a bold and visionary leader with experience in complex or multi-campus settings known for your deep understanding of trauma-informed practice curriculum and compliance. Youre committed to championing student wellbeing and inclusion lead with integrity and resilience and bring strong communication skills and a passion for innovation and engagement.

You are ready to make a lasting impact.

Qualifications & Requirements :

Why join Berry Street

Apply Now!

Please submit your resume and a cover letter addressing your suitability for the role by 5pm Friday 20 July 2025.

Please note that applications will be assessed as they are received.

For any questions or to have a confidential conversation about the role please contact Bonnie Pietsch Talent Acquisition Partner on or Jenny McNaughton Deputy CEO via email

Please Note; the successful applicant will be subject to comprehensive reference and background checking prior to employment including a Working with Children Check and National and International Police check if required and Workers Carer Exclusion Scheme clearance if applicable.

Berry Street is committed to being a child safe child friendly and child empowering organisation. In everything we do we seek to protect children. We are committed to the cultural safety of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children; children from culturally and / or linguistically diverse backgrounds; children with a disability; children who identify as LGBTQIA. We aim to ensure every individual is treated with dignity and respect regardless of their cultural background ability ethnicity gender identity sexual orientation spirituality or religion.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people; people from culturally and / or linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability are encouraged to apply.

Required Experience :

Staff IC

Key Skills

Business Development,Classroom Experience,Dayforce,Go,Cloud Computing,AWS,Teaching,Administrative Experience,Leadership Experience,negotiation,SAS,Data Analysis Skills

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1