Principal (Level 3) Capella State School

2 weeks ago


Sydney CBD, New South Wales, Australia Queensland Government Full time $120,000 - $180,000 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
Capella State School is a coeducational school located in the rural township of Capella, 300 kilometres west of Rockhampton, offering Prep to Year 7 students personalised learning in a supportive and inclusive environment. Surrounded by shaded grounds and a blend of traditional and modern facilities, the school provides access to technology-rich classrooms, covered play areas, and dedicated sporting spaces. With a strong focus on academic achievement, sporting excellence and student wellbeing, Capella fosters confident, capable learners supported by committed teachers and an active parent community. The school values community connection, individual growth, and quality education for every student in its care.
Your Responsibilities
As the Principal, your responsibilities will 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.
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) addressing Key Capabilities 1-4 as per Role Description "How you will be assessed" section.
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 strategiesThis work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.*



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