Educational Executive Recruitment in Melbourne

At ANZUK, we provide specialist services for executive search in Melbourne for independent schools seeking outstanding executive and board-level appointments. With over 20 years of experience in executive recruitment in Melbourne and trusted relationships with more than 350 schools across Australia, our team brings lived leadership insight to every search.

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Executive Job Opportunities in Melbourne

Deputy Head of Junior School (Curriculum and Pedagogy)

Presbyterian Ladies’ College Melbourne

PLC is seeking an outstanding educational leader with a genuine passion for teaching and learning to provide strategic leadership of curriculum, pedagogy and assessment across the Junior School.

Working closely with the Head of Junior School and as a key member of the Junior School Leadership Team, you will lead educational improvement, strengthen teacher capability and champion evidence-informed practice to enhance outcomes for every student. You will also work collaboratively with leaders and colleagues across the College to support a coherent and aligned approach to teaching and learning from ELC to Year 12.

This is an exciting time to join PLC and an opportunity to help shape the College’s next chapter, contributing to a strong and forward-looking educational vision.

Head of Middle School

Methodist Ladies’ College

MLC is seeking an outstanding educational leader to lead its Middle School, comprising approximately 585 students across Years 9 and 10.

Reporting directly to the Principal and as a member of the College Leadership Team, the Head of Middle School has both strategic and operational responsibility for the Middle School and contributes to the broader leadership and direction of the College.

The Head of Middle School plays an important role in creating a positive, inclusive and aspirational culture for students and staff, with a strong sense of belonging, connection and shared purpose. A highly visible leader, they will build strong relationships with students, staff and families and work collaboratively across the College to ensure MLC’s learning and wellbeing priorities meet the particular needs of students in Years 9 and 10.

The Middle School provides an engaging and supportive environment for students in Years 9 and 10, complemented by distinctive experiences including MLC Marshmead, the College’s eight-week residential program in East Gippsland, and the Melbourne Term Program.

The role requires an experienced educational leader with a strong understanding of adolescent girls who can combine strategic leadership with the effective day-to-day leadership of a large and vibrant Middle School community.

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For over 20 years ANZUK Education has had the privilege of providing exceptional experiences in education. We understand that ensuring the representation and alignment of your values, community, and brand is crucial in finding your next leader.

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Executive Search in Melbourne

Finding the right leader is a defining moment for any school. We advertise executive and board member positions for Melbourne schools on their behalf, with recruitment services designed to support boards and leadership teams through a structured and transparent process. We work closely with you to understand your context, your community and your future goals.

Board and Executive Search Backed by Industry Expertise

ANZUK offers more than placement services, partnering with schools to deliver tailored solutions that support governance, leadership development and succession planning. Our experience across advertising executive and board positions for Melbourne schools enables us to guide informed decision-making at every stage.

Executive Recruitment Informed by Leadership Standards

ANZUK is one of the most respected executive recruitment agencies in Melbourne due to the effective recruitment framework we have devised. Our search methodology is guided by the Australian Professional Standard for Principals and the Leadership Profiles. This framework enables us to evaluate candidates across multiple leadership dimensions, ensuring a consistent and recognised approach to executive assessment.

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Our consultants have held senior roles in schools and corporate environments locally and internationally, allowing us to guide boards and principals with confidence. We use a proven multi-channel approach grounded in recognised leadership standards to ensure alignment with culture and long-term strategy. We have successfully found the right candidates for many school board member jobs in Melbourne.

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Through our national and international connections, we engage both active and passive candidates. Many leaders seeking executive leader jobs in Melbourne aren’t actively applying but are open to the right opportunity. Our networks allow us to reach these individuals discreetly and effectively with executive jobs in Melbourne that are the right fit.

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“It’s a privilege to recommend anzuk executive. James and his team have worked on a number of different projects with Brighton Grammar recently and have excelled in all aspects of the recruitment process.”

Ross Featherston

Headmaster, Brighton Grammar School