We are seeking an inspiring, motivated and forward-thinking Deputy Principal to join our school leadership team. As the Deputy Principal, you will demonstrate strong educational leadership, a commitment to inclusive and equitable practices, and a passion for achieving excellence in teaching, learning and student outcomes. We are looking for a values-driven leader who is passionate about making a meaningful difference in the lives of students and contributing to a positive, supportive and high-performing school community. This is a temporary full-time position commencing 27 January 2027 until 25 June 2027, unless otherwise determined.

Job details

About Us

Augusta State School opened in 2011 and is now nine years old. We are a Public Private Partnership school with state-of-the-art facilities providing children and staff with the most modern, up to date, learning conducive environment available. Augusta has an Enrolment Management Plan. Our catchment area includes most of Augustine Heights, and parts of Brookwater, Bellbird Park and Redbank Plains, in Brisbane's fast growing western corridor. Our school has continued to experience significant growth, with a current enrolment of 1080 students in 44 classes.

We have built a learning culture, a learning environment and a learning community that lives and breathes our school motto - ‘Empowered to be my best today and inspired to be even better tomorrow'. We share a common language which enables students, parents and staff to know what success looks like, feels like and sounds like. To enhance learning students at our school are taught to, and encouraged to, become confident and successful goal setters. Through goal setting and reflection, students demonstrate their understanding of what it is they have learnt, its importance, its application, and what are the next steps in their learning. We acknowledge and celebrate success at every opportunity, this supports and encourages our learning culture.

About the Role

Responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Support the Principal in leading the school community to develop and implement a shared educational vision focused on achieving high-quality learning outcomes for all students, and deputise for the Principal when required.
• Demonstrate ethical, values-based leadership by promoting socially just and inclusive practices, fostering a positive school culture and maintaining high expectations for student and staff performance.
• Commit to lifelong learning and ongoing professional development, demonstrating strategic, innovative and future-focused leadership to drive continuous school improvement.
• Establish and nurture collaborative partnerships with parents, government agencies, community organisations, industry and business to strengthen school-community connections and improve student outcomes.
• Apply relevant legislation, policies and educational frameworks while effectively managing school resources to support strategic priorities and achieve organisational goals.

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

How to apply

• Please submit a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history); and
• A 2-page response to the Key capabilities 1-4 on 'How you will be assessed" section of 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.

• MSR706027_26T - Role Description (PDF, 271KB)
  Role Description
  
  Application Information Package (PDF, 285KB)
  Information Package for Applicants