Principal (Level 3) - Boonah State School
South East Region, School and Regional Operations and Performance Division
Boonah State School is seeking a dedicated professional who thrives in a collaborative team environment and is committed to achieving outstanding learning outcomes for all students to join our team as Principal.
As the Principal, you will deliver the vision of the department, improve the educational outcomes of students, develop the quality of teaching and learning, and nurture positive relationships between students, staff, the community, and stakeholders.
Job details
Position status: Fixed Term Temporary
Position type: Full-time
Occupational group: Education & Training
Classification: Stream3/Level 3
Workplace Location: Logan - Beaudesert
Job ad reference: QLD/SER645667/25T
Closing date: 15-Jul-2025
Yearly salary: Fortnightly salary
Total remuneration: Salary Other
Job duration: Until 12 December 2025 unless otherwise determined
Contact person: Andrew Brandon
Contact details: 07 5617 6152
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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
Join Boonah State School and help shape confident, well-rounded learners through a student centred, differentiated curriculum. We value diversity, uphold high academic standards, and foster respect through our Positive Behaviour for Learning framework. Be part of a dedicated team making a real impact every day.
Your Opportunity
As the Principal you will:
- Deliver the vision of the department.
- Improve the educational outcomes of students in their schools.
- Develop the quality of teaching and learning.
- Nurture positive relationships between students, teachers, the community and stakeholders.
The Principal reports to the School Supervisor.
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.
Salary rate shown is reflective of full-time (1.0 FTE). The Department of Education is a family inclusive workplace. Click here to find out more about our Inclusion and Diversity strategies.
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
For a full list of the position responsibilities and mandatory requirements, please ensure you download the attached role description and candidate information fact sheet and follow the instructions.
Documents
Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.
- SER645667_25T - Role Description (PDF, 240KB) Role Description
- Applicant Information Package (PDF, 245KB) Information Package for Applicants