An exciting, permanent opportunity has become available for a Principal of Woodlinks State School, commencing 22 January 2026.

As the Principal of Woodlinks State School, you will play a vital role in delivering the vision of the department. The leadership role of Principal is critical to improving the educational outcomes of students in their schools. The Principal has a major influence on developing the quality of teaching and learning and nurturing positive relationships between students, teachers and stakeholders.

If you're an inspiring leader with a passion for educational excellence, apply now to lead a dynamic school community into its next chapter.

Job details

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.

Who We Are:

At WoodLinks State School we are proud of our students and their achievements and work cooperatively with all members of our school community to ensure the values and vision of our community are taught to our children. 

In everything we do at WoodLinks State School, our focus is on setting high expectations for student's success in reading and celebrating reading achievement, improvement in reading and each child's development in a caring environment.  At WoodLinks State School we say that ‘If you read, you can succeed'.  Students, staff and our community are committed to ensuring that every child succeeds every day in reading.

Our community celebrates student's achievement in reading through our ‘Reader of the Week' afternoon tea, before school reading club and explicit teaching in classrooms with professional teachers and support staff.  All staff are dedicated and committed to providing the best possible learning experiences for all of our students.

We value productive partnerships with our parents/caregivers and believe that when we work together the greater the learning is for our students.

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 maximum 3-page resume 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 selection criteria as per 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.

Documents

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

• Applicant Information Package (PDF, 245KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  MSR664983_25P Role Description (PDF, 205KB)
  Role Description