Deputy Principal

1 week ago


Bundaberg, Queensland, Australia Queensland Government Full time

Urangan State High School is seeking an enthusiastic and flexible educational leader to join our executive leadership team as a permanent Deputy Principal.

This role is one of four Deputy Principal positions within the executive team, with the specific portfolio to be negotiated on appointment as part of a broader leadership renewal.

This is a permanent leadership position offering the chance to make a lasting impact within a vibrant and forward-focused school.

About Our School

Urangan State High School is an award-winning school with around 1,400 students from Years 7 to 12. We are a school with momentum, focused on renewal, innovation, and excellence.

To support high-quality curriculum implementation, students commence later on Mondays and Fridays, providing teachers with 110 minutes of collaborative planning time each week. This initiative strengthens curriculum alignment, enhances teaching practice, and improves staff work/life balance. Learn more about our programs via our YouTube channel: Urangan SHS YouTube.

Our just cause is clear: empowering a community of curious learners, creative thinkers, and connected humans. We actively pursue this vision through high-quality educational and social experiences that open new ideas, pathways, and possibilities for students, preparing them for "what comes next".

About You

We are seeking an instructional leader who can inspire staff, engage students, and contribute to whole-school improvement. You will be focused on ensuring all students develop global competencies so they transition to future opportunities with confidence and resilience.

The Successful Applicant Will Demonstrate Experience And Capability In
  • Leading case management and wellbeing initiatives through cohort or juncture leadership
  • Driving curriculum innovation within ACv9/QCAA requirements to strengthen student outcomes and pathways
  • Engaging staff and students in authentic learning that builds skills for life and work
  • Building strong team cultures at both executive and line-managed levels
  • Developing positive relationships with students, families, staff, and the wider community
  • Using and analysing data to inform school improvement processes
  • Leading operational and strategic aspects of timetabling to optimise opportunities for students
  • Managing human, financial, facilities, and curriculum resources in a complex school environment
Why Join Us

This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the ongoing renewal of Urangan State High School as part of a collaborative and supportive leadership team. You will have the chance to influence whole-school direction while making a lasting impact on student outcomes and staff development.

Interested? To Apply:
  • Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history) and;
  • Attach a 2-page response to the "How you will/may be assessed" section of the attached role description.

Applications remain current for 12 months from the closing date and may be considered for appointment to identical or similar vacancies within the Department.

Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

When working in regulated employment, an employee must have a current Working with Children Clearance (blue card) issued by Blue Card Services.

Salary rate shown is reflective of full-time (1.0 FTE).

The Department of Education is a family inclusive workplace. Click here to find out more about our Inclusion and Diversity strategies.

Occupational group: Education & Training

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