Murgon State School is seeking an educational leader who has the confidence and skills to offer an innovative and comprehensive education experience where every student is encouraged to reach their full potential in a safe, supportive and inclusive environment.

This role is offered on a temporary full-time basis, from 11 May 2026 to 26 June 2026, unless otherwise determined.

Apply now to lead a school community committed to student success, inclusion and continuous improvement.

Job details

Who We Are:

We provide opportunities that encourage curiosity, and resilience in all of our students.

Our school was established in 1905 and offers an innovative and comprehensive education for Prep to Year 6 with an enrolment of approximately 220 students.

The school is located in the picturesque rural area of the South Burnett.

We are committed to creating a student-centred culture that provides a vibrant learning environment where every student feels valued, respected, and inspired to succeed.

Principal Initiative Special School Purpose:

Murgon State School is a Partnership Initiative (PI) school, receiving prioritised support and resourcing to provide locally responsible, flexible, integrated and tailored strategies co-designed with community.

Under the current Partnership Initiative special purpose classification uplift, this substantive Level 3 role is temporarily remunerated at Level 5 until December 2026.

This uplift arrangement is intended to attract and retain school leaders who can drive improvements in learning and life outcomes through a system wide approach across Partnership Initiative schools and communities.

Responsibilities include:

• 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 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)
• A 2-page response to the "How you will be assessed" section of the attached role description - addressing points 1 and 2 only.
• 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, 232KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  DSR688417_26T Role Description (PDF, 253KB)
  Role Description