Principal (Level 3) - Dirranbandi P-10 State School

Job Reference QLD/DSR679676/26T

Closing date March 5, 2026

Location Darling Downs - Maranoa

Contact
0417 580 408

About this job

About Us:

Located 5 hours west of Toowoomba and 1 hour south of St George, Dirranbandi is a small country town situated in the Balonne Shire. The town comes alive through the cotton harvest months with the famous Cubbie Station only a stone's throw away from the town.
This role focuses on enhancing the quality of teaching and learning, fostering positive relationships among students, teachers, and the broader community, to create a collaborative and thriving school environment.

Our School Motto and Vision
"Success follows Effort"

About the Role:

Responsibilities include, but not limited to;

• Lead a shared vision for excellence: Guide the school community to develop and commit to a clear, future-focused educational vision that delivers high-quality learning outcomes for every student.
• Model ethical, values-driven leadership: Uphold the principalship as a moral and ethical responsibility, embedding socially just and inclusive practices into everyday school life.
• Promote high performance and growth: Set and maintain high standards for both students and staff while fostering a culture of continuous improvement, lifelong learning, and professional development.
• Build strong partnerships and community connections: Collaborate actively with parents, government agencies, community organisations, industry, and business to enhance opportunities and outcomes for students.
• Lead strategically and responsibly: Operate with a strong understanding of relevant legislation and policy, and manage resources effectively to achieve strategic goals.

Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.

How to apply:

• Please submit a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant previous work history); and
• A 2-pg response to the 'How you will be assessed' section of the attached role description - addressing points 1 and 2 only.

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

DSR679676_26T - Role Description.pdf

Applicant Information Package.pdf