Kuba waga kilmu - Hello everybody!

Mornington Island State School is seeking a highly capable and committed Deputy Principal (K-4) to join our leadership team in a unique and highly rewarding remote context.

This is an exceptional opportunity for an aspiring or experienced leader committed to making a difference.

If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you!

Job details

Who We Are;

Mornington Island State School is a Kindy to Year 10 campus located in the township of Gununa, within the Wellesley Island Group in the Gulf of Carpentaria.

Mornington Island is the largest of the North Wellesley Islands and is located approximately 125km north-west of Burketown, 200km west of Karumba and 444km from Mount Isa.

The Mornington Shire spans twenty-one islands, covering an area of 1,248 square kilometres.

The community is rich in culture, language, and connection to Country. Our school works in close partnership with families and community to ensure education is meaningful, relevant, and connected to students' lives. We are committed to creating a strong sense of belonging, where every student is supported to succeed.

In 2025, our school was recognised with a regional award for excellence in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander education.

We continue to strengthen our practice, building staff capability through High Performance Teams, consistent pedagogical approaches and a strong focus on improvement

What We Offer:

• A supportive, high-performing leadership team
• Strong community partnerships
• Access to high-quality coaching and professional development
• The opportunity to lead meaningful improvement in a unique remote context
• Subsided housing and remote incentives

About the Role:

• Lead Kindergarten to Year 4, with a strong focus on early years pedagogy and student outcomes
• Work in partnership with the Head of Curriculum to lead curriculum implementation across the school
• Oversee the Mornington Island State Delivered Kindergarten, ensuring alignment to early childhood frameworks and strong transition to school
• Build teacher capability through coaching, feedback and professional learning
• Use data to drive improvement in teaching, learning and student outcomes

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

Key Capabilities:

• Strong instructional leadership, particularly in early years and curriculum
• Ability to lead school improvement and change aligned to strategic priorities
• Effective management of curriculum, assessment and reporting processes
• Capacity to build positive relationships with community and embed cultural responsiveness
• Proven ability to lead and develop staff in a collaborative, high-expectations environment

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 response to the How you will be assessed section of 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, 245KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  NQR684569_26T Role Description (PDF, 253KB)
  Role Description