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Principal (Level 6) - Oakey State High School
Darling Downs South West Region, School and Regional Operations and Performance Division
An exciting opportunity exists for a skilled and experienced educational leader to join the team at Oakey State High School.
The ideal principal will lead an improvement agenda built around innovation, quality teaching and learning, inclusive practices and strong community partnerships.
If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you!
Job details
| Position status | Fixed Term Temporary |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Education & Training |
| Classification | Stream3/Level 6 |
| Workplace Location | Toowoomba region |
| Job ad reference | QLD/DSR683987/26T |
| Closing date | 12-Apr-2026 |
| Job duration | Until 11 Dec 2026 unless otherwise determined |
| Contact person | Dean Russell |
| Contact details | 0457 502 177 Access the National Relay Service |
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:
Oakey State High School, 156km W of Brisbane and 28km North West of Toowoomba. Oakey State High School caters for students from Years 7 to Year 12 with current enrolment numbers at 460
Oakey State High School is a rural school with great student and staff spirit and a wonderful sense of community directed at getting the best outcomes for the young people of Oakey and its surrounding districts.
Established in 1964, Oakey State High School continues a proud history of academic achievement, sporting excellence and cultural vitality.
Step Into Your Next Chapter:
- 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 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-pg response to the 'How you will be assessed' section of the attached role description - addressing points 1 and 2 only.
- 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.
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Applicant Information Package (PDF, 232KB)
Information Package for Applicants
DSR683987_26T Role Description (PDF, 253KB)
Role Description
