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Principal (Level 6) - Edge Hill State School


Far North Queensland Region, School and Regional Operations and Performance Division

An opportunity exists for a skilled and experienced educational leader to join our leadership team at Edge Hill State School.

The successful applicant will be committed to developing the quality of teaching and learning, improving the educational outcomes of all students and nurturing positive relationships between students, teachers, community and stakeholders.

If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you!

Job details

Position status Fixed Term Temporary
Position type Full-time
Occupational group Education & Training
Classification Stream3/Level 6
Workplace Location Cairns region,Far North Qld
Job ad reference QLD/FNR686415/26T
Closing date 07-May-2026
Job duration Until 11 Dec 2026 unless otherwise determined
Contact person Belinda EVERETT
Contact details 0492 477 768
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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.

Welcome to Edge Hill State School

We are proud of our reputation for academic success and providing a safe and caring learning environment. Our vision states our intent to educate the leaders of the future and our entire school community is committed to achieving this. We are well resourced to cater for the more than 1000 students enrolled across Prep to Year Six. We place a strong focus on respecting diversity and developing the critical thinking and creativity that will equip our students to be global citizens in a sustainable world.

If you share our values, and you are dynamic and enthusiastic in your approach to teaching students, we'd love to hear from you.

Explore our website to learn more about Edge Hill State School..

What's in it for you?

  • A highly attractive remuneration package, generous superannuation, salary sacrificing options and leave loading
  • Relocation assistance
  • A broad range of professional development opportunities

Step Into Your Next Chapter:

  • 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)
  • Attach a 2-page written statement in response to 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.

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Last updated
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