Join Mareeba State High School as Deputy Principal (Special Education) and play a key role within our leadership team.

Lead the Special Education Program with confidence, compassion and professionalism in a school committed to strong values, high expectations and a supportive culture.

Drive excellence in teaching and learning, supporting equitable outcomes to ensue every student can achieve their full potential.

Job details

This is a temporary full-time position for Semester 2, to commence from 13 July 2026 until 11 December 2026, unless otherwise determined.

About the Department

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.

About the School

Mareeba State High School is a secondary school in Far North Queensland, known for its strong sense of community, inclusive culture and commitment to student wellbeing and engagement. The school provides a supportive environment where staff work collaboratively to improve outcomes for all learners.

About the Role

As the Deputy Principal (Inclusion) your responsibilities will include:

• Assist the Executive Leadership Team (ELT) and Senior Leadership Team (SLT) to lead the school community through the school inclusion team to develop, articulate and commit to a shared educational vision focussed on providing quality learning outcomes for all students.
• Support a cluster of schools near Mareeba.
• Deputise for the Principal - when required.
• Uphold the deputy 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.
• Actively participate in lifelong learning and ongoing professional development.
• Form partnerships with parents, other government agencies, community groups, industry and business.
• Be futures oriented and strategic.
• Understand the legislation and policies that impact on schooling especially in relation to students with disability.
• Manage the human, financial, facilities and curriculum resources of the inclusion team to achieve goals.

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

Interested? To Apply

• Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should understand your relevant work history).
• Attach a written response (2-page maximum) addressing Key Capabilities as per Role Description 'How you will be assessed' section.
• Attach a copy of your mandatory requirements outlined in 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. 

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
  
  FNR689138_26T - Role Description (PDF, 362KB)
  Role Description