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Australian Principals Federation - Victoria

The APF is a Federal organisation dedicated to advancing the industrial interests of members, with State branches in Victoria and Western Australia.

Membership is open to Principal Class Employees in the Government school sector.

06/08/2026

Today we celebrate the remarkable leadership, commitment and care shown by principals and assistant principals in every school across Victoria.

Every day, school leaders make decisions that shape learning, support staff, inspire students and strengthen their communities. They lead through challenge, celebrate success, and quietly shoulder responsibilities that often go unseen.

On behalf of the Australian Principals Federation, thank you for your professionalism, resilience and unwavering dedication to public education.

Your leadership makes a lasting difference to the lives of students, families and colleagues every single day.

Today, we celebrate you.

Happy Principals' Day!

17/07/2026

This afternoon members received details of the Department of Education updated offer. Please reach out with any questions or feedback.

07/06/2026

Congratulations to APF member and former VASSP President Colin Axup on being recognised with a Medal of the Order of Australia for service to secondary education.

This honour reflects Colin’s longstanding commitment to public education, school leadership and advocacy on behalf of principals and students across Victoria.

On behalf of the Australian Principals Federation, congratulations Colin on this well-deserved recognition.

15/05/2026

Late this afternoon members received an email detailing the updated offer from the Department of Education, Victoria.

Following sustained advocacy by the APF negotiating team, the current offer now includes several significant outcomes for our members and Principal Class employees. These outcomes reflect the strength, persistence and professionalism of the Australian Principal Federation’s advocacy throughout this process.

Key highlights the APF has negotiated for members include:

* A proposal allowing Principals to progress to the next classification range following the successful completion of a five-year contract. This represents a significant reform proposal connected to loyalty, retention and recognition, and would provide another substantial salary uplift opportunity for eligible principals.

* A compounded salary increase of 28.3% across the life of the Agreement. This increase is a great recognition of the work of our Principals and includes a significant increase in the first year of the agreement.

* A new camps payment for Principals and Assistant Principals
representing the first formal recognition of time in lieu connected to attendance at school camps.

* The introduction of a new Range 7 principal classification
recognising the complexity and scale of leadership in our largest schools. Something the APF has been advocating for a number of years and in our log of claims from 2024.

* Continued funding for the Principal Health and Wellbeing Initiative an important commitment given the increasing pressures on school leaders.

* The establishment of a new central Principal consultation committee process involving principal representatives, unions, associations and the Department of Education.

30/04/2026

Following the absence of a substantive revised offer from the Victorian Government the Australian Principals Federation (Victoria Branch) on Monday lodged an application with the Fair Work Commission for a protected action ballot.

18/03/2026

After careful consideration the Australian Principals Federation - Victoria EBA negotiating team has rejected the initial offer put forward by the Department of Education.

The release outlines the APF negotiating team’s decision to reject the offer and provides comment from President Andrew C**k on behalf of members..

19/12/2025

Wishing everyone a safe, restful and well-deserved break from the Australian Principals Federation.

Our office will be closed from Monday 22 December and will re-open Monday 19 January.

We look forward to connecting again in 2026.

17/09/2025

APF 2025 Conference - Registration Now Open!

Join us on Friday 17 October 2025 for our annual Seminar & AGM - a day dedicated to Leading with Vision and Impact.

View the flyer and download the registration form here: https://apf.net.au/home/seminar2025/

Places are limited - registrations close Monday 6 October.

31/07/2025

Happy Principals' Day 2025!

Thank you to all Principals and Assistant Principals across Victoria.

Today, we celebrate you — your leadership, your impact, and your unwavering commitment to education.

04/03/2025

UPDATE- APF Media Statement

Enhanced Bail Supervision – School Pilot Program Scrapped!

The APF applauds the decision announced yesterday morning by the Deputy Premier and Minister for Education, the Honourable Ben Carroll, to discontinue the pilot program that placed repeat offenders on bail in mainstream schools with ankle monitoring devices.

This decision reflects a strong stance by the Education Minister and a pragmatic approach that prioritises the safety and wellbeing of students and staff.

The APF now looks forward to collaborating and consulting with the Departments of Education and Justice respectively, to explore alternative settings and wholistic programs that support youth offenders through rehabilitation and reintegration into education and society.

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