Deputy Principal

Step into a leadership role where your passion meets purpose. Doomadgee State School is seeking a committed and values-driven Deputy Principal to join our dedicated team.

This is your chance to shape learning in a vibrant, culturally rich community and make a lasting difference in the lives of students.

If you're ready to lead with integrity, inspire excellence, and embrace a truly rewarding career opportunity, we invite you to apply today.

About the Department of Education:

Working for the Queensland Department of Education means joining an organisation that values its people and promotes leadership and innovation. Be part of an environment that respects professionalism and diversity, offers training and development opportunities and embraces flexible careers and work-life balance. Find out more about working with us ( ).

Who We Are:

Doomadgee State School is located in Queensland's Gulf region and is committed to empowering students towards a Life of Choice. We deliver the Australian Curriculum through context-rich units that reflect the experiences and cultural knowledge of our students and their families. The school offers modern facilities, quality teaching resources, and a supportive leadership team dedicated to continuous improvement and staff development. We provide generous rural and remote incentives, relocation assistance, subsidised housing, and genuine pathways for career advancement.

Step Into Your Next Chapter:

• Assist the Principal in leading the school community to develop, articulate and commit to a shared educational vision focused on achieving high-quality learning outcomes for all students.
• Deputise for the Principal when required, ensuring consistency and strong leadership across all areas of school life.
• Model ethical and values-based leadership, embedding socially just practices and promoting a culture of equity and inclusion.
• Set and uphold high standards for student achievement and staff performance, while fostering a collaborative and professional working environment.
• Forming strong partnerships with parents, community organisations, government agencies, and local industry.
• Contribute to school planning and improvement through strategic thinking and evidence-informed decision-making.
• Effective management of school resources - human, financial, and physical - will be central to your success, alongside a commitment to your own professional growth and lifelong learning.

Please view the Role Description for a full list of responsibilities.

What You Bring:

• Demonstrate a proven capacity to lead curriculum and pedagogy in ways that improve learning outcomes for all students.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential, along with the ability to develop and maintain positive, productive relationships within and beyond the school.
• Bring a strategic mindset and the ability to influence whole-school improvement, backed by experience in managing people and resources.
• Demonstrate a personal and professional commitment to ethical leadership and inclusive practices.

Submit Your Application:

• Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history)
• Attach a 2-page written statement in response to the attached role description.
• Attach a copy of your mandatory qualifications/registration 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.