Close-Knit School Community - Coastal Lifestyle

Lowmead State School is seeking an aspiring and capable leader to take on the role of Principal, commencing 7 October 2025. This is a permanent, full-time position suited to a values-driven educator ready to lead in a small school setting.

With just 12 students across Prep to Year 6, and a State Delivered Kindergarten program, Lowmead offers a unique opportunity to build strong relationships and lead with impact. We are a community that celebrates individual growth and lives our motto: Soaring High.

Located just over an hour from Bundaberg and 40 minutes from Agnes Water, Lowmead provides a relaxed regional lifestyle close to the coast.

Job details

About the Department

The Department of Education is dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the community and schools we support by treating everyone with respect and dignity. This starts with recruitment and selection. The methods of assessing suitability in the recruitment process may vary. This includes making reasonable adjustments to support applicants at all stages of the process and employee lifecycle. 

About the School

Lowmead State School serves a small rural community, offering a unique leadership context within a single-campus setting. We prioritise our people and make it a point to celebrate the achievements of every member of our school community.

The school is well-resourced for its size and supported by engaged families and a committed staff.  Located within commuting distance of both Bundaberg and Agnes Water, Lowmead offers the benefits of regional living with access to coastal and urban amenities.

About the Role

As the Principal, you will lead a multi-age primary setting with a State Delivered Kindergarten program.

• This role combines strategic leadership with hands-on teaching, staff capability building, and community engagement.
• With 12 students, maintaining an excellent student-to-teacher ratio of 1:5, you will work closely with staff and families to create a safe, inclusive, and high-expectation learning environment that supports every child to succeed.

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

Interested? To Apply

• Attach a resume (2-page maximum) including contact details for 2 referees (referees should be familiar with your relevant work history).
• Attach a written statement (2-page maximum) addressing Key Capabilities 1-4 from the 'How you will be assessed' section of the Role Description. 
• Attach a copy of your mandatory requirements outlined in 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. 
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.

• Applicant Information Package (PDF, 245KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  NCR652876_25P - Role Description (PDF, 385KB)
  Role Description