Deputy Principal

1 week ago


Wide BayBurnett, Australia Queensland Government Full time $104,999 - $124,999 per year

*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

Murgon State Primary School is a welcoming and dynamic learning community committed to helping every student thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. With a focus on high expectations, inclusive education, and strong community partnerships, our school provides a safe and engaging environment where students are supported to reach their full potential. Our dedicated staff deliver a future-focused curriculum that encourages creativity, critical thinking, and resilience, preparing students for real-world success. At Murgon, families and educators work together as one team, ensuring that every child feels valued, empowered, and inspired to achieve their best.

About the Role

As Deputy Principal, you will play a key role in driving student success by enhancing educational outcomes, strengthening the quality of teaching and learning, and fostering strong, positive relationships among students, staff, families, and the wider community.

Your Responsibilities

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

Assist the Principal to lead the school community to develop, articulate and commit to a shared educational vision focussed on providing quality learning outcomes for all students.

Deputise for the Principal when required.

Uphold the deputy principalship as a values based, ethical and moral activity.

Embed socially just practices in daily school life.

Please refer to the attached role description for the full list of responsibilities and 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) in response to the attached role description.

Attach a copy of the mandatory requirements outlined in 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.

The Department of Education is a family inclusive workplace. Click here to find out more about our Inclusion and Diversity strategies.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.*



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