Principal (Level 10) - North Lakes State College, Education

11 hours ago

North Lakes, Queensland, Australia Department of Education Full time $100,000 - $120,000 per year

North Lakes State College are seeking a driven and enthusiastic Principal with a passion for providing holistic, quality supports in a school setting for all of 2026, unless otherwise determined. If you are an inspired and forward-thinking leader who demonstrates a commitment to the trust, courage and care of the
students, families and staff of the Department of Education, we encourage you to apply for this Principal position.

About Us:

North Lakes State College opened its doors in 2002 and enables students to commence in Prep and continue through to Year 12 across our two campuses.

As a unique educational College, we offer many different areas of expertise including an industry standard commercial kitchen for hospitality studies, state of the art VI experience, as well as sharing our exceptional sporting facilities with the public.

The College has established a well-planned and sequenced curriculum program that is supported by a large selection of extra-curricular activities which assist students to explore their talents, interests and abilities.

The vision of North Lakes State College is to inspire our students to reach for the dreams and succeed now and into the future.

Our Values: Choice, Courage, Respect

Our Motto: Learn, Lead Succeed

About the Role:

Responsibilities include, but not limited to;

  • Visionary Leadership: Lead the school community in developing and enacting a shared educational vision that delivers high-quality learning outcomes for all students.
  • Ethical and Values-Based Practice: Demonstrate integrity, fairness, and moral purpose in all aspects of school leadership and decision-making.
  • Equity and Excellence: Embed socially just practices, set high standards for student and staff performance, and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
  • Collaboration and Partnerships: Build strong, purposeful relationships with parents, community organizations, government agencies, industry, and business to enhance learning opportunities.
  • Strategic and Informed Leadership: Apply strategic thinking and a deep understanding of educational policy, legislation, and future-focused trends to guide school improvement.

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

How to apply:

  • Please submit a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant previous work history); and
  • A 2-pg response 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.

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