Lead as Deputy Principal at Aurukun State School

Step into a permanent Deputy Principal role and help shape the strategic direction, culture and educational outcomes of Koolkan Aurukun State School.

Work alongside the Principal and school team to strengthen teaching and learning, build staff capability and support every student to engage and succeed. This is an opportunity for an experienced school leader to make a lasting contribution in a unique remote setting.

Job details

Living and working in Aurukun

Aurukun is a remote Indigenous community of around 1,300 people and the traditional country of the Wik, Wik Waya, and Kugu peoples. Wik Mungkan is the first language of most children in the community.

Staff living and working in Aurukun can access the Department's rural and remote benefits, including travel assistance, location allowances, and subsidised departmental housing.  

About Us

Aurukun State School, established in 1974, is the only school in Aurukun, located on Cape York's west coast, 11 hours' drive from Cairns and only 2 hours' drive south of Weipa. 

Locally known as Koolkan Aurukun Community School, we cater to current enrolments of approximately 200 students from Kindy to Year 12.  

Our moral purpose guides everything we do: Every child is unique, valued and capable of learning. Every child deserves equal access and participation locally, nationally, and internationally. Education is a powerful tool for change. Education opens a lifetime of enriched possibilities.

About the Role

As the Deputy Principal you will:

• Work closely with the Principal to successfully develop the quality of teaching and learning by implementing Departmental priorities in teaching and learning, managing human, financial facilities and resources of the school programs to achieve goals.
• Be futures oriented, strategic, actively participating in lifelong learning and ongoing professional development.
• Understand the legislation and policies that impact on schooling especially in relation to students and staff within the school department.
• Deputise for the Principal when required and uphold the Deputy Principalship as a values based, ethical and moral activity.

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

How to apply

• Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history); and
• Attach a 2-page written statement in response to the How you may be assessed section of the attached role description. 
• 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 fact sheet and follow the instructions.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• FNR703569_26P - Role Description (PDF, 362KB)
  Role Description
  
  Application Information Package (PDF, 285KB)
  Information Package for Applicants