We are seeking a Deputy Principal Senior School to lead a dynamic and inclusive school community committed to driving continued student success both at and beyond school.

This is an opportunity to join a dynamic executive team committed to evidence-informed improvement, innovation and meaningful, system-leading impact.

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

Job details

Who We Are:

Balmoral State High School is a proudly ambitious, future-focused and award-recognised learning community committed to transforming outcomes through high expectations, learner agency and authentic engagement.

Recognised as a 2026 Employer of Choice and named one of Australia's Most Innovative Schools in the 2025 Australian Education Award, Balmoral is driving bold approaches to curriculum, teaching and leadership. Leaders work collaboratively to ensure every student is known, challenged and supported to thrive

At Balmoral State High School, we inspire excellence and see all members of our ecosystem as learners willing to contribute and embody our values of Agency, Belonging and Innovation. We cultivate a school culture that enables students to be prepared and resilient for the challenges of tomorrow.

Step Into Your Next Chapter:

As a Deputy Principal you will join a high performing team to champion coach, mentor and innovation as collaborative partner with our community.

You will be expected to embrace diversity and ignite a culture of continuous learning and development.

As a Deputy Principal Senior School, you will empower teachers and students to bravely tackle challenges and embrace change, enhancing our service delivery at Balmoral.

Responsibilities include:

• The successful applicant will be a highly relational, strategic and evidence-informed educational leader with demonstrated experience leading school improvement through high-quality pedagogical practice, collaborative leadership and a strong commitment to student achievement, wellbeing and success in the senior secondary years. 
• The role requires an accomplished leader with exceptional interpersonal and organisational capability, able to build strong professional relationships, develop staff capability and contribute to the continued growth of a high-performing secondary school culture grounded in embedding the values of Agency, Belonging and Innovation.  
• The successful candidate will confidently lead complex operational and strategic responsibilities, including the line management of priority curriculum areas, oversight of school performance data, and the implementation of an engaging, vibrant and transformative curriculum that inspires excellence for every learner.
• A proven capacity to lead pedagogical improvement, use evidence and data to inform decision-making, and foster a culture of reflection, accountability and continuous improvement will be highly regarded.

Please view the role description for a full list of responsibilities.

Submit Your Application:

• Attach a brief resume no more than 3 pages, including contact details for 2 referees (one of whom should be your current supervisor); and
• Attach a maximum 2-page written suitability response outlining your capability and experience for the role referring to the key capabilities under the 'How you will be assessed' section 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, 286KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  MSR697558_26T Role Description (PDF, 270KB)
  Role Description