Principal (Level 6) - Edge Hill State School

Job Reference QLD/FNR686415/26T

Closing date May 7, 2026

Location Cairns region,Far North Qld

Contact
0492 477 768

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.

Welcome to Edge Hill State School

We are proud of our reputation for academic success and providing a safe and caring learning environment. Our vision states our intent to educate the leaders of the future and our entire school community is committed to achieving this. We are well resourced to cater for the more than 1000 students enrolled across Prep to Year Six. We place a strong focus on respecting diversity and developing the critical thinking and creativity that will equip our students to be global citizens in a sustainable world.

If you share our values, and you are dynamic and enthusiastic in your approach to teaching students, we'd love to hear from you.

Explore our website to learn more about Edge Hill State School..

What's in it for you?

• A highly attractive remuneration package, generous superannuation, salary sacrificing options and leave loading
• Relocation assistance
• A broad range of professional development opportunities

Step Into Your Next Chapter:

• 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 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

FNR686415_26T Role Description.pdf

Applicant Information Package.pdf