An exciting opportunity is available at Pozieres State School, located in the picturesque Granite Belt region. The school community is seeking an educational leader with the experience, confidence, and skills to make a meaningful and lasting impact. The ideal candidate will be able to quickly build strong relationships with the local community, demonstrate a high level of self-sufficiency, and embrace the benefits of a rural lifestyle.

This permanent full-time position will commence on 14 July 2025, unless otherwise determined.

Job details

About the Department

The Department of Education is dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the community and schools we support by treating everyone with respect and dignity. This starts with recruitment and selection. The methods of assessing suitability in the recruitment process may vary. This includes making reasonable adjustments to support applicants at all stages of the process and employee lifecycle. 

About the School

Pozieres State School is located 20 km north-west of Stanthorpe, just off the New England Highway. Surrounded by tranquil bushland, the area is predominantly supported by agriculture. Established in 1921, the school caters to students from Prep to Year 6. Our mission is to provide a secure, challenging, cooperative, purposeful, and engaging learning environment where each child's unique potential can be realised.

About the Role

• 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 refer to the attached role description for the full list of the responsibilities and any mandatory requirements for this position.

Interested? To Apply

• Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should be familiar with your relevant work history).
• Attach a written response (2-page maximum) addressing key capabilities 1 and 2, as outlined in the "How you will be assessed" section of the 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.

When working in regulated employment an employee must have a current Working with Children Clearance (blue card) issued by Blue Card Services.

Salary rate shown is reflective of full-time (1.0 FTE). The Department of Education is a family inclusive workplace. Click here to find out more about our Inclusion and Diversity strategies.

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 candidate information fact sheet and follow the instructions.

Documents

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

• Applicant Information Package (PDF, 245KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  DSR636841_25P- Role Description (PDF, 240KB)
  Role Description