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Principal (Level 1) - Valkyrie State School
Central Queensland Region, School and Regional Operations and Performance Division
Take the next step in your leadership career as Principal (Level 1) at Valkyrie State School.
Lead a dedicated school community, foster a positive and inclusive learning environment, and support quality educational outcomes for every student.
This is an opportunity to provide strong leadership and make a meaningful contribution to the school's ongoing success.
Apply now to bring your leadership experience and passion for education to Valkyrie State School.
Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Education & Training |
| Classification | Stream3/Level 1 |
| Workplace Location | Mackay region |
| Job ad reference | QLD/CQR706393/26P |
| Closing date | 18-Nov-2026 |
| Job duration | |
| Contact person | Paul Manttan |
| Contact details | 0403 166 505 Access the National Relay Service |
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.
About us:
Valkyrie State School is a small, welcoming rural school located near Nebo in Central Queensland, catering for students from Kindergarten to Year 6.
As a close-knit community school, it provides a supportive and inclusive learning environment, with a focus on individual student needs, quality teaching and positive relationships.
The school plays an important role in its local community and is guided by its motto, “Strive to Achieve”.
Your opportunity:
- Lead the school community in establishing and working towards a shared vision focused on achieving quality learning outcomes for all students.
- Demonstrate ethical, values-driven and principled leadership while promoting socially just practices across the school.
- Maintain high expectations for student and staff performance and actively engage in ongoing professional learning.
- Build strong partnerships with parents, government agencies, community groups, industry and businesses.
- Take a strategic, future-focused approach to school leadership, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and policies and effective management of resources to achieve school goals.
Please view the role description for a full list of responsibilities.
Interested? To Apply:
- 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.
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Applicant Information Package (PDF, 286KB)
Information Package for Applicants
CQR706393_26P Role Description (PDF, 271KB)
Role Description
