We are seeking an exceptional educational leader to join our school community as Principal. As Principal, you will provide strategic leadership across all aspects of school operations, ensuring high quality teaching and learning, effective governance, sound resource management, and a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment where every child can thrive. This is a temporary full-time position until 11 December 2026, unless otherwise determined.

Job details

About Us:

Heatley Secondary College embraces the vision: Our Future is Our Focus. It is a vision that drives all aspects of College life.  We want our students to exit the College as active, responsible and informed citizens, with the skills to enable a rich and fulfilling future, with career choice opportunities and positive family and social relationships.

Our statement of purpose clearly articulates our core business:  Providing and delivering a quality curriculum that prepares students academically, vocationally and socially for future pathways.

At Heatley Secondary College, we provide more than the usual secondary education. We are a unique educational campus which offers both secondary education and vocational training across a range of academic, trade and digital areas.

If you are academically gifted or in need of learning support or if you love to get involved in sporting, cultural, academic or community extracurricular activities, then Heatley Secondary College is the place for you.

About the Role:

Responsibilities include, but not limited to;

• Provide strategic leadership by developing and championing a shared vision for high-quality learning, setting high expectations, and planning for future-focused school improvement.
• Lead with integrity and equity by upholding ethical, values-based leadership and embedding socially just and inclusive practices across all aspects of school life.
• Foster a culture of excellence by promoting high standards for student achievement, staff performance, and continuous professional learning.
• Build strong partnerships by collaborating effectively with parents, government agencies, community organisations, industry, and business to enhance educational outcomes.
• Ensure effective governance and resource management by applying relevant legislation and policies while strategically managing people, finances, and resources to achieve school 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 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. 

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.

• NQR695966_26T - Role Description (PDF, 270KB)
  Role Description
  
  Application Information Package (PDF, 285KB)
  Information Package for Applicants