Hebel State School is seeking an educational leader who has the confidence and skills to foster strong leadership in learning, wellbeing and school improvement. Preferred applicants will have the ability to quickly establish strong relationships with the community, have a degree of self-sufficiency and enjoy a rural lifestyle. This role is offered on a temporary full-time basis commencing 18 May 2026 to 26 June 2026, unless otherwise determined.

Job details

About Us:

At Hebel State School, we work in partnership with parents, the students and our school to ensure a safe, caring, orderly, disciplined and productive learning environment where all students can achieve their full potential. Central to the daily life of our school are our values of Be Responsible, Be Safe, Be Respectful and Be a Learner . It is through living these values to the best of our ability that we all contribute to making our school the wonderful place it is for all.
We have a phenomenal teacher to student ratio and can cater to each student individually. We believe that our small school has the edge because we can engage in a full curriculum and provide extra learning opportunities. Our teachers love teaching, and our students love learning. Our school caters for students from Early Childhood to Year 6 with current enrolment numbers at 12.

About the Role:

Responsibilities include, but not limited to;

• Lead the school community in shaping and committing to a shared, future-focused vision that prioritises high-quality learning outcomes for all students.
• Demonstrate ethical, values-based leadership while embedding inclusive and socially just practices across the school.
• Establish and maintain high expectations for student achievement and staff performance.
• Engage in ongoing professional learning and apply a strong understanding of relevant legislation and policies.
• Build and sustain strategic partnerships while effectively managing resources to achieve school goals.

Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position. 

How to apply:

• Please submit 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. 

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.

• DSR683134_26E - Role Description (PDF, 252KB)
  Role Description
  
  Applicant Information Package (PDF, 232KB)
  Information Package for Applicants