Principal (Level 4) - Woorabinda State School

14 hours ago

Davao City, Davao, Philippines Queensland Government Full time

Are you an experienced, high performing instructional leader with a strong understanding of cultural capability development and trauma-informed leadership in the context of the Australian Curriculum, teaching and learning? Woorabinda State School presents a unique and exciting opportunity for the right leader to make a meaningful difference as Principal. This is both a privilege and a responsibility, an opportunity to lead a dedicated school community and have a lasting impact.
If you're ready to inspire change and foster growth in a culturally rich and connected environment, apply now to lead Woorabinda State School.
About The School
Woorabinda State School, on Ghungalu Country, is the community's only primary school. Living the motto Proud and Deadly , it focuses on reading, positive behaviour, and culture. Supported by dedicated staff and strong community ties, it provides an inclusive environment where students thrive.
About The Role
As the Principal, you will lead the school into the future in partnership with the Local Community Education Board, building on strong foundations to drive sustained, long-term improvement through the department's Partnership Initiative. Embracing Woorabinda's moral imperative of "Whatever it Takes," you will ensure every child has a champion and every child reaches their full potential. A four-week transitional period with the current Principal will support a smooth and effective commencement in the role.
The Benefits
This role will provide the successful school leader with access to a suite of professional, financial, and personal benefits including:

  • Access to subsided departmental accommodation
  • Eligibility for annual retention bonus
  • Supportive network of school leaders and regional advisors
  • Additional discretionary leave and locality allowance
  • Access to additional travel and location benefits for your partner and/or dependents
  • Relocation assistance
  • Access to local, regional and state-wide professional development opportunities
Detailed information about the Department's Recognition of Remote Service Scheme is available online.
Your Responsibilities
As the Principal, your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
  • Lead a professional and committed team to deliver strong educational and wellbeing outcomes for Woorabinda students.
  • Celebrate the strong cultural aspects within the school community and display a willingness to continue building personal and staff cultural capability.
  • Value the opportunity to foster and maintain a strong connection across the Woorabinda community.
  • Demonstrate strategic and empathetic leadership in a complex and challenging setting.
  • Have a passion for building teacher and leader capability.
  • Value the opportunity to co-design with your community, in alignment with the department's Equity and Excellence priorities.
  • Be committed to nurturing ongoing partnerships with external agencies that support students, teachers, and the community.
Please refer to the attached role description for the full list of responsibilities and mandatory requirements for this position.
This role is advertised as Stream 3 Level 4; however, please note that it has been approved as Stream 3 Level 6 until the end of 2026.
Under the current Partnership Initiative special purpose classification uplift, this position has received a top-up to be remunerated as a Level 6. This special purpose classification level uplift arrangement is intended to retain and attract school leaders who can drive improvements in learning and life outcomes through a system wide approach within Partnership Initiative schools and their communities.
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.
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.
The Department of Education is a family inclusive workplace. Click here to find out more about our Inclusion and Diversity strategies.
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