Principal (Level 3) - Dundula State School , Education

5 days ago

Mackay, Queensland, Australia Department of Education Full time $104,000 - $130,878 per year

An exciting opportunity exists for a Principal to join the team at Dundula State School on a permanent basis.

We are seeking an innovative and passionate Principal to join our school community. The successful applicant will be committed to developing the quality of teaching and learning, improving the educational outcomes of all students and nurturing positive relationships between students, teachers, community and stakeholders.

This role is advertised under clause 8.16 of the Recruitment and Selection Directive 07/23.

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

Dundula State School is ideally situated approximately three kilometres from Mackay City Gates surrounded by cane fields in a semi-rural environment. Our school offers multi-aged classes with a comprehensive school curriculum covering all the key learning areas with a major focus on literacy and numeracy.

About the Role

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

  • Drive a shared vision that achieves strong student outcomes.
  • Provide ethical, strategic leadership across the school.
  • Embed inclusive, socially just practices.
  • Set and maintain high standards for students and staff.
  • Build partnerships with parents, agencies, and the community.
  • Lead professional growth and oversee school operations.

Please refer to the attached role description for any 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 response (2-page maximum) addressing the 'How you will be assessed' section of the 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.The Department of Education is a family inclusive workplace. Click here to find out more about our Inclusion and Diversity strategies. ( https://alt-,participate%20fully%20in%20our%20workplaces. )

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