Deputy Principal - Collingwood Park State Secondary College

job
recruited via Department of Education and Training (Queensland) (Brisbane, Queensland, Australia)

Job Reference QLD/MSR686071/26T

Closing date May 5, 2026

Location Ipswich region

Contact
07 3818 5888

About this job

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.

Step Into Your Next Chapter:

The Deputy Principal (Senior School) is a key member of the executive leadership team, responsible for leading the strategic direction, innovation, and day-to-day operations of the Senior School (Years 10-12). This role focuses on ensuring every student is engaged in meaningful learning and supported to achieve successful post-school pathways.

As a new and growing school, this is an exciting opportunity for an innovative leader to help shape and establish a contemporary Senior School within a developing community.

The successful applicant will play a pivotal role in building systems, structures, and a culture that reflects high expectations, strong relationships, and future-focused learning.

This role offers the rare chance to design and embed senior schooling practices from the ground up.

Responsibilities include:

• 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.
• Set high standards for student and staff performance.

Please view the role description for a full list of responsibilities.

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.

Application Downloads

MSR686071_26T Role Description.pdf

Applicant Information Package.pdf