An exciting opportunity exists for a skilled and experienced educational leader to join the team at Roma State College, 268km E of Charleville and 351km WNW of Toowoomba.

Roma State College caters for students from Prep to Year 12 with current enrolment numbers at 809. The ideal Principal will lead an improvement agenda built around innovation, quality teaching and learning, inclusive practices and strong community partnerships.

This role is offered on a temporary full-time basis, 14 July 2025 until 11 December 2026 unless otherwise determined.

Job details

About Roma Street State College

On behalf of everyone at Roma State College we would like to welcome you to our fantastic school. The education and care of every child is very important to us, and we are very honored that you have chosen our school.

Our College opened in 2006, offering a P-12 structure. This opportunity allows for our students to experience a seamless transition that helps support both academic and social outcomes. It provides students with an opportunity to enrich their learning through access to an extensive range of facilities and expert staff. We also ensure that the design and delivery of quality learning experiences are relevant and appropriate to our students.

We invite you to become part of our Roma State College community, encouraging all of our students to strive to be the best they can.

About the Role

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• 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 any mandatory requirements for this position.

How to Apply

• Please attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant previous work history); and
• A 2-pg response to the 'How you will be assessed' section of the attached role description - addressing points 1 and 2 only.

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.

• DSR638871_25T - Role Description (PDF, 144KB)
  Role Description
  
  Applicant Information Package (PDF, 245KB)
  Information Package for Applicants