An exciting opportunity exists for a skilled and experienced educational leader to join the team at Warwick East State School.

Situated 2-hours southwest of Brisbane Qld and 1-hour south of Toowoomba Qld in the eastern suburbs of Warwick on the Condamine River, Warwick East State School provides a co-educational primary education from prep to year 6 for 240 students from Warwick & the surrounding rural area. The school facilities are comprised of primary, special education unit and prep facilities on one campus.

The school is situated on picturesque, spacious grounds that include extensive playground equipment under shade, spacious playing fields, practice cricket pitch, multi-purpose courts & undercover play/learning area.

Job details

About the Department 

Working for the Queensland Department of Education means joining an organisation that values its people and promotes leadership and innovation. Be part of an environment that respects professionalism and diversity, offers training and development opportunities and embraces flexible careers and work-life balance. Find out more about working with us.  

About the School 

Warwick East State School, located in the picturesque eastern suburbs of Warwick on the Condamine River, offers a rich, co-educational primary education from Prep to Year 6, serving both local students and those from the surrounding rural areas. With a history dating back to 1850, it holds the distinction of being the oldest school in Queensland, and the heritage-listed National School building is a testament to its long-standing legacy. The school's modern and diverse facilities include air-conditioned classrooms, a special education unit, and a dedicated prep area, ensuring a comprehensive and inclusive learning environment. Our resource centre is equipped with a library, computer lab, and interactive media room, while each classroom is fitted with computers and access to a range of portable devices. The expansive grounds feature shaded playgrounds, spacious playing fields, multi-purpose courts, and a practice cricket pitch, offering students a well-rounded environment to learn, grow, and thrive. Joining our team means contributing to a school with a proud history and a forward-thinking approach to education. 

Your Responsibilities 

As the Principal, your responsibilities will 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 the full list of responsibilities and mandatory requirements for this position. 

Interested? To Apply 

• Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should be familiar with your relevant work history). 
• A 2-page A4 response to the 'How you will be assessed' section of the attached role description - addressing points 1 & 2 only.
• Attach a copy of the mandatory requirements outlined 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.

• DSR670088_25T - Role Description (PDF, 180KB)
  Role Description
  
  Applicant Information Package (PDF, 245KB)
  Information Package for Applicants