This professional opportunity, to join a high performing leadership team, will be professionally fulfilling.

Bundaberg North State High School are seeking a Deputy Principal to join our experienced Executive team for 17 weeks.

In this time, you would be responsible for the continued delivery of one of our strategic agendas "Realising your Potential".

You would also be required to manage the English and Mathematics departments and the school's behaviour management processes for 2 Year levels.

This role is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a school team that has experienced significant growth in the last 18 months, ensuring that the needs of the school community are progressed and managed with clarity and precision.

Job details

This temporary vacancy is open to Expressions of Interest and any extensions to this appointment will not exceed 12 months.

This is a temporary full-time position to commence from 11 May 2026 until 4 Spetember 2026, unless otherwise determined.

About the School

Located in Bundaberg, the school serves a diverse and proud community with a strong focus on improvement and opportunity. Staff are committed to creating supportive learning environments that enable every student to progress and succeed.

Your opportunity

Enjoy the lifestyle benefits of the Wide Bay region while contributing to meaningful leadership work in a well-established secondary school.

As the Deputy Principal, your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Lead the school community in developing and committing to a shared vision focused on quality learning outcomes for all students.
• Deputise for the Principal when required.
• Promote socially just practices in daily school life.
• Set high standards for student and staff performance.
• Engage in lifelong learning and professional development.
• Build partnerships with students, parents, agencies, community groups.
• Be future-oriented and strategic.
• Understand policies and legislation affecting the department.
• Manage department resources to achieve goals.

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

Interested? To Apply

• Attach a brief resume (2-page maximum)including contact details for 2 referees (referees should understand your relevant work history).
• Attach a written response (2-page maximum) addressing Key Capabilities 1-4 as per Role Description 'How you will be assessed' section. only.
• 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.
Applicants need to be a current Queensland Government employee to be eligible to apply.
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
  
  NCR683990_26E - Role Description (PDF, 325KB)
  Role Description