Principal Level P2 - Murrumburrah High School

Permanent
full-time
job at Murrumburrah High School (Murrumburrah, New South Wales, Australia)
recruited via NSW Department of Education (Sydney NSW, Australia)

Job Reference 0000B6U7

Closing date March 11, 2026,
1 a.m.
(AEST)

Location Smith St, Harden 2587 NSW, Australia

Type
Full-Time

Status
Permanent

Contact Meg Couvee
0457 246 181

About this job

Position Information

Murrumburrah High School is a small rural high school located in a small rural town. Enrolments have been slowly increasing each year with future growth also projected in coming years. The current enrolment is 162 with 21% of students identifying as Aboriginal. Geographically, the nearest towns are all within 50 kms, with the nearest major city, Canberra, over 150 km away. Students generally attend university, enrol in a TAFE course, or take up work opportunities either through general employment or apprenticeship options. Many families have lived in the town for many generations and have a close connection with the school. The school is seen as a vital connection with work and preparation for life after school that supplements the needs of the local community. Many students participate in school based and community-based sporting events and travel a lot to participate, this has impacted attendance for some students.
The school has strong focus on encouraging student's high achievement and increased retention into year 12. The school has been able to improve infrastructure and facilities over the last few years and continues to provide the best educational environment for the students and staff.
Students who identify as Aboriginal are being provided much stronger cultural identity opportunities with an increase in support and guidance towards their educational outcome's growth.
Please visit http://www.murrumburrah-h.schools.nsw.edu.au/

General Selection Criteria

1. High level educational leadership with the skills to lead and manage a complex public school focused on the delivery of high quality education
2. Ability to lead and manage rigorous and inclusive whole school teaching and learning programs
3. High level communication and interpersonal skills with the capacity to build positive relationships and engage all levels of the school and educational community
4. Ability to lead and manage the development and performance of staff to improve teaching and learning
5. Ability to plan systems and manage resources effectively and equitably to enhance teaching and learning
6. Capacity to lead staff in implementing the Department's Aboriginal education policy and to ensure quality outcomes for Aboriginal people

Specific Selection Criteria

In addition to the general selection criteria,

1. Demonstrated highly visible, collaborative and inclusive leadership that builds and sustains a culture of high expectations aligned with innovative and strategic continuous school improvement.
2. Demonstrated expertise to strategically lead and inform the collaborative development and delivery of innovative quality teaching and learning programs to enhance student engagement and wellbeing with a future-focused, differentiated curriculum.
3. Outstanding interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to genuinely engage and build strong partnerships with parents, staff, network schools and all key stakeholders that will enhance learning and wellbeing of students, as well as build the image of public education within a rural setting.

Conditions

An unconditional full approval to teach is a requirement. If you do not hold a full approval to teach with the NSW Department of Education, you are required to commence the application process at the same time as you apply for this teaching opportunity.

Special Notes

Classification Structure for Principals:

The Crown Employees (Teachers in Schools and Related Employees) Salaries and Conditions Award 2020 details the new principal classification structure based on complexity of schools which commenced in 2016. Please view information on the Classification structure for Principals at <https://education.nsw.gov.au/about-us/careers-at-education/salary-and-benefits/salary-and-awards/awards-and-determinations/teachers-award-initiatives#Principal2>

The classification and remuneration of our school principals is based on school complexity, as measured through each school’s RAM allocation. As part of the ongoing application of the new structure a review of thresholds and outcomes will occur on an annual basis. The principal classification for this school is Principal Level P2 for 2026.

Applicants are to include details of their WWCC clearance number as part of this application.

About the NSW Department of Education

The Department of Education is the largest provider of public education in Australia with responsibility for delivering high-quality public education to two-thirds of the NSW student population. We welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees, neurodiverse people and people with disability. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better help you shine, please contact the hiring manager using the contact details provided above. For more information, visit NSW Department of Education Diversity and Inclusion

Merit selection application guidelines for classroom teachers, executives and principals provide clear advice for applicants and selection panels. The guidelines are available here.

To meet the page limits outlined in the guidelines, all application attachments must be submitted in PDF format. Please note that late applications will not be accepted.