Principal (Level 4) - Emerald North State School

Job Reference QLD/CQR675684/26T

Closing date February 1, 2026

Location Central West Qld

Contact
0457 506 368

About the Department

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.

About the School

Emerald North State School was opened in 1980 as a result of the expansion in the coal mining industry in Emerald. The school experienced massive enrolment growth in its early years. In the late 1990's the enrolment stabilised.

Enrolment is still significantly affected by issues in the coal mining industry, but the school population now reflects a cross section of the community.

Our school is built tightly around the recognition that everyone has a story. We live the belief that equity is the most important value a school can have.

We actively teach behaviours that we want students to exhibit. The selected behaviours come from significant data captured on student behaviour, and is therefore tailored closely to student need.

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.

Interested? To Apply

• Attach a resume (3-page maximum) including contact details for 2 referees (referees should be familiar with your relevant work history).
• Attach a written statement (2-page maximum) to the How you will be Assessed section of the attached role description.
• 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.