Lead a vibrant Prep to Year 12 rural school where strong relationships, community partnerships and a commitment to student success are at the heart of everything we do.

As Principal at Winton State School, you will inspire a culture of excellence, innovation and inclusion while empowering staff and students to thrive in a unique outback learning environment.

If you are a collaborative and visionary leader ready to make a lasting impact, we encourage you to apply.

Job details

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.

Who We Are:

Winton State School is part of Education Queensland in the wider Central Queensland Region.

Winton State School is geographically remote and this provides a great lifestyle for our students to grow up in. 

We work hard to ensure our students have access to the same learning experiences as students in bigger cities, and are not disadvantaged due to their remote location.

We have strong connections with local business, council and government agencies to provide a range of opportunities for students. 

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.
• Active participants in life long learning and ongoing professional development.

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 response to the How you will be assessed section of 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.

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 Applicant Information Package and follow the instructions.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• Applicant Information Package (PDF, 286KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  CQR695310_26T Role Description (PDF, 270KB)
  Role Description