Applications are invited for a passionate and committed Principal to lead the team at Cloncurry State School P-12 on a temporary, full-time basis until 12 December 2025, unless otherwise determined.

Commencing 14 July 2025, the successful applicant will deliver the vision of the department to improve the educational outcomes of students. It is expected you will develop the quality of teaching and learning through nurturing positive relationships between students, teachers, the community and stakeholders.

Job details

About Cloncurry State School

Cloncurry State School lies at the centre of our town both geographically and socially. We are a very proud P-12 co-educational school that prides itself on bringing families and students together not only from all over Australia but other countries as well. The township of Cloncurry has a very transient population which, from a school's perspective, can be highly challenging as we focus on developing a sense of pride and ownership in all that we do.

Special purpose arrangement – Partnership Initiative

Under the current Partnership Initiative special purpose classification uplift, this substantive Level 5 position has received a top-up to be remunerated as a Level 7. This special purpose classification level uplift arrangement is intended to retain and attract school leaders who can drive improvements in learning and life outcomes through a system wide approach within Partnership Initiative schools and their communities.

For details of how the uplift applies regarding Principal mobility arrangements, see Special purpose arrangement - Partnership Initiative (PDF). 

About the Role

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

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

How to Apply

• Please attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant previous work history); and
• A 2-pg written statement in response to 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. 

When working in regulated employment an employee must have a current Working with Children Clearance (blue card) issued by Blue Card Services.

Salary rate shown is reflective of full-time (1.0 FTE). 

The Department of Education is a family inclusive workplace. Click here to find out more about our Inclusion and Diversity strategies. 

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 candidate information fact sheet and follow the instructions.

Documents

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

• NQR637973_25T - Role Description (PDF, 144KB)
  Role Description
  
  Applicant Information Package (PDF, 245KB)
  Information Package for Applicants