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Deputy Principal - Gin Gin State High School


North Coast Region, School and Regional Operations and Performance Division

Make a meaningful impact within a collaborative regional school environment.

Gin Gin State High School is seeking a strategic and student-focused leader to join its leadership team in the role of Deputy Principal.

This is a career building temporary role until 11 December 2026, unless otherwise determined.

The successful applicant will play a key role in leading priorities aligned to school improvement and fostering staff capability.

Job details

Position status Fixed Term Temporary
Position type Full-time
Occupational group Education & Training
Classification Stream 3 /Deputy Principal
Workplace Location Wide Bay
Job ad reference QLD/NCR687919/26T
Closing date 18-May-2026
Job duration Until 11 December 2026 unless otherwise determined
Contact person Meggin Bahr
Contact details 07 4133 2111
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This is a temporary full-time position until 11 December 2026, unless otherwise determined.

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

Gin Gin State High School is located just off the Bruce Highway, 50 km north-west of Bundaberg in the Wide Bay-Burnett region. The school enrols around 430 students, many travelling from surrounding rural communities.

Although a smaller school, it achieves strong academic and vocational outcomes aligned to its purpose of inspiring learning that builds confidence, choice and opportunity now and into the future. A whole-school behaviour support approach underpins a positive culture, guided by the shared expectations of Respect Self, Respect Others and Respect Environment.

About the Role

As the Deputy Principal, you will have responsibility for leading the following activities and delivery of the following key tasks:

  • Assist the Principal to lead the school community to develop, articulate and commit to a shared educational vision focussed on providing quality learning outcomes for all students.
  • Deputise for the Principal when required.
  • Uphold the deputy 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.
  • Actively participate in lifelong learning and ongoing professional development.
  • Form partnerships with parents, other government agencies, community groups, industry and business.
  • Be futures oriented and strategic.
  • Understand the legislation and policies that impact on schooling.
  • Manage 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 including contact details for 2 referees (referees should understand your relevant work history).
  • Attach a written response (2-page maximum) in response to the attached role description.
  • 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.
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.

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Last updated
2 May 2023

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