Principal (Level 4) Dysart State School, Education

2 weeks ago

Mackay, Queensland, Australia Department of Education Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year

Dysart State School is seeking a permanent Principal to lead our school community and strengthen outcomes for every student.

You will drive continuous improvement, develop staff expertise, and foster an inclusive culture with high-expectations.

Take the lead in a connected, close-knit regional community

Located in the Isaac Region, Dysart offers affordable living, strong community spirit, and easy access to the natural attractions of the Central Highlands and Bowen Basin.

About the Department

The Department of Education is 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

Dysart State School is a P-6 school, situated in the coal fields of the Central Highlands.

Staff have a great sense of adventure and team spirit, blending country life and teaching in a rural setting.

Our location qualifies for a range of benefits under Queensland's regional and rural framework.

To obtain personalised incentive estimates based on your individual circumstances, please use the Teach Queensland Incentives & Benefits Calculator ( ).

About the Role

As the Principal, your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

  • Show strong, ethical leadership and promote fairness every day.
  • Set high standards for students and staff and commit to your own professional growth.
  • Build positive partnerships with families and the community.
  • Provide clear, strategic leadership, understand school policies, and manage resources effectively to meet goals.

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

Interested? To Apply

  • Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should be familiar with your relevant work history).
  • Attach a written statement (2-page maximum) addressing Key Capabilities 1-4 from the 'How you will be assessed' section of the Role Description.
  • Attach a copy of your mandatory requirements outlined in the 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. ( https://alt-,participate%20fully%20in%20our%20workplaces. )

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