Dakabin State High School is seeking a Deputy Principal to join the leadership team.

Engage in lifelong learning and ongoing professional development to ensure effective, informed and forward-thinking leadership.

If you are ready to make a significant impact and drive educational excellence, we invite you to apply and be a part of our high achieving school.

This is a Temporary Full-Time position from 20 April 2026 to 26 June 2026 unless otherwise determined.

Job details

About the Department of Education:

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.

Who We Are: 

Dakabin High is devoted to achieving both equity and excellence by providing students with top-notch educational opportunities within and beyond the classroom.

Our school aspires to be a high-performing institution fostering a culture of learning, equipping our students to become resilient, healthy, and successful citizens in the 21st century.

At Dakabin, we firmly believe in the untapped potential within each student to reach their goals.

The pillars of Learning, Discipline, and Community serve as the foundation for this belief, and we expect a commitment to these values from every member of our community.

This commitment is evident in the extensive range of extracurricular activities we offer, emphasising the holistic development of our students.

Step Into Your Next Chapter: 

• The Junior Secondary School portfolio, including the whole school approach to pedagogy.
• Year 9 cohort case management.
• Support the Principal in leading the school community to develop and commit to a shared, future-focused vision that delivers high-quality learning outcomes for all students.
• Deputise for the Principal as required, upholding the deputy principalship as a values-based, ethical and moral leadership role.
• Embed socially just, inclusive practices in everyday school life and set high expectations for student achievement and staff performance.
• Build and sustain strong partnerships with parents, community groups, government agencies, industry and business to enhance learning opportunities.
• Manage school resources strategically to achieve organisational goals, with a sound understanding of relevant legislation and policy frameworks.

Please view the role description for a full list of responsibilities.

Submit Your Application: 

• Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history)
• Attach a 2-page written statement in response to the attached role description.
• Attach a copy of your mandatory qualifications/registration 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.

• Applicant Information Package (PDF, 232KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  MNR679405_26T Role Description (PDF, 205KB)
  Role Description