Brisbane School of Distance Education

2 weeks ago

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia EducationHQ Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year

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

Job Reference QLD/MSR658095/25T

Closing date September 15, 2025

Location Brisbane - South

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About This Job
This is a temporary full-time position from 22 January 2026
until 26 June 2026, with possibility of extension, unless otherwise determined.
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
The Brisbane School of Distance Education is a Prep to Year 12 state school offering flexible, accredited online and distance learning to students across Queensland—and beyond. The school is recognised for its specialised programs, strong virtual delivery, and commitment to engaging diverse learners.

About The Role
As Principal, you will lead the school community in shaping a shared vision focused on student achievement and wellbeing.

You will provide ethical, values-based leadership, embed socially just practices, and set high expectations for performance.

This senior leadership role requires a strategic and future-oriented approach, fostering professional learning, building strong partnerships with families, community and industry, ensuring compliance with departmental policies, and managing resources effectively to deliver sustained improvement.

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

  • Attach a resume (3-page maximum) including contact details for 2 referees (referees should be familiar with your relevant work history).
  • Attach a written response (2-page maximum) addressing the "How you will be assessed" section, as per 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.

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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