Mackenzie State Special School is seeking a passionate educational leader to make a real difference in the lives of students with complex needs.

As the Deputy Principal, you will play a vital role in improving educational outcomes for all students by enhancing the quality of teaching and learning across the school.

You will work closely with the principal to implement a strategic vision aligned with Version 9 of the Australian Curriculum, ensuring that learning is accessible, purposeful, and inclusive.

Your leadership will help build a school culture that values wellbeing, inclusion, collaboration, and evidence-informed practice.

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

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:

Mackenzie State Special School is a P-12 school located on the south side of Brisbane within the Metropolitan South Region of Education Queensland. The school is close to the Gateway Arterial and Mt Gravatt Capalaba Road. 

We are a unique campus that shares some facilities with Mackenzie State Primary School. Both schools operate separately and have their own Principal.

Step Into Your Next Chapter:

• Collaborate with the Principal to lead the development of a shared school vision focused on high-quality, differentiated learning outcomes for students with intellectual disabilities.
• Provide expert curriculum and pedagogical leadership aligned with the Australian Curriculum Version 9, supporting staff to develop learning programs that prioritise deep understanding, transferable knowledge, and student engagement.
• Strengthen inclusive practices by guiding staff in using data to inform teaching, monitoring progress, and adjusting strategies to meet diverse learning needs.
• Build and maintain strong partnerships with students, families, support agencies, and community organisations to enhance learning and wellbeing outcomes.
• Foster a positive and inclusive school culture where respectful relationships, high expectations, and collaborative practices are at the core.
• Promote staff development and high performance through mentoring, professional learning, and evidence-based instructional leadership.

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 maximum 2-page written statement outlining your suitability for the role, addressing the key responsibilities and how your experience and capabilities align with leading curriculum and pedagogy in a special education context
• 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
  
  MSR679872_26T Role Description (PDF, 206KB)
  Role Description