EOI - Principal (Levels 1-10) - Temporary Relieving Pool 2025 - Darling Downs South West Region

2 weeks ago


Roma Queensland, Australia Queensland Department of Education Full time $100,000 - $124,999 per year

This continuous applicant pool is open to candidates who meet the mandatory requirements for principal roles, as outlined in the attached descriptions.

Applicants are advised to consult their current supervisor regarding support for the application, release capacity, and appropriate classification levels.

Applications will be reviewed throughout 2025 as Principal vacancies arise. Submission does not guarantee employment or a response. Positions may last up to six months.

This temporary vacancy is open to Expressions of Interest and any extensions to this appointment will not exceed 12 months.
About The Department Of Education
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 Role
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Lead the school community to develop, articulate and commit to a shared educational vision focussed on providing quality learning outcomes for all students.
  • Uphold the principalship as a values based, ethical and moral activity.
  • Embed socially just practices in daily school life.
  • Set high standards for student and staff performance.
  • Active participants in life long learning and ongoing professional development.

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

  • Applicants are to provide a maximum 3-page CV, with a 2-page suitability in response to key capabilities 1 and 2 only.
  • Demonstrated leadership of a curriculum, teaching and learning environment, leading to the achievement of quality learning outcomes for all students.
  • Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated capacity to develop and sustain productive relationships within and beyond the school community.

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

Applicants need to be a current Queensland Government employee to be eligible to apply.

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.

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