Deputy Principal

3 weeks ago

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia EducationHQ Full time

2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants

full-time job recruited via Department of Education and Training (Queensland) (Brisbane, Queensland, Australia)

Job Reference QLD/MSR591760/24P

Closing date October 20, 2025

Location Brisbane Inner City,Brisbane - North,Brisbane - South,Brisbane - East,Brisbane - West

Type Full-Time

Contact (07) 3714 2666

About This Job

About the Department

The Department of Education are dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the community and schools we support by treating everyone with respect and dignity. This starts with recruitment and selection. The methods of assessing suitability in the recruitment process may vary. This includes making reasonable adjustments to support applicants at all stages of the process and employee lifecycle.

About The School

Located in the outer south-western suburb of Durack, in the City of Brisbane, our school is multicultural and vibrant, catering for students of many shared languages. Our school has a strong sense of belonging.

About The Role

About the Deputy Principal your responsibilities will include, but are not limited, to the following:

  • Demonstrate high-quality instructional leadership, leading teams in collaborative problem-solving, teacher development (especially for early-career teachers), collegial engagement visits, and tracking key student progress.
  • Enact the strategic plan through the development of cohort and curriculum leaders
  • Oversee Inclusion and have knowledge of NCCD and NDIS
  • Proficiency in timetabling is essential
  • Engage families in their child's learning and wellbeing.
  • Foster positive relationships and wellbeing, ensuring safety, respect, and belonging within the community.
  • Be highly visible in classrooms, leading daily operations, managing student behaviour, and coordinating key school events.
  • Be responsible for Year 5 and 6 cohorts and developing student leadership
  • Be proactive in spearheading PBL
  • Lead the high school transition process
  • Experience in managing and implementing change is a priority for this position.

Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.

Interested? To Apply
  • Attach a brief resume (3-page maximum) including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history).
  • Attach a written response (2-page maximum) to the "How you will be assessed" section of the attached role description.

We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive.

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.Seniority level
  • Seniority levelDirector
Employment type
  • Employment typeFull-time
Job function
  • Job functionEducation and Training
  • IndustriesBook and Periodical Publishing

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