At Aurukun State School (also known as Koolkan Aurukun Community School), we cater to current enrolments of approximately 200 students from Kindy to Year 12. Our students are active learners who come from a rich cultural and linguistic background. We are seeking a Deputy Principal - Primary, for the remainder of 2026 unless otherwise determined.

Job details

About Us:

Aurukun (Koolan) State School, located on the west coast of Cape York, 11 hours drive from Cairns and only 2 hours drive south of Weipa, was opened in 1974 and remains the only school in Aurukun.

Our moral purpose is that:

• Every child is unique, valued and can learn.
• Every child will have opportunity for equal access and participation locally, nationally and internationally.
• Education is a powerful tool for change.
• Education creates a life time of enriched possibilities.

About living in Aurukun

Aurukun is a remote Indigenous community located 11 hours by road from Cairns, and only 2 hours drive south of Weipa on the North West coast of the Cape York Peninsula. Home to around 1300 people, this community is the traditional homeland of the Wik, Wik Waya and Kugu people. The predominant traditional language spoken in Aurukun is Wik Mungkan; this is the first language of most Aurukun children.

Living and working in the remote town of Aurukun, you will have access to the benefits the Department offers for temporary teachers and staff employed in rural and remote locations. These benefits include travel, location allowances and subsidised departmental housing.

About the Role:

As the Deputy Principal - Primary, you will:

• Improve the educational outcomes of students in their school
• Develop the quality of teaching and learning
• Nurture positive relationships between students, teachers, the community and stakeholders.

The Deputy Principal reports to the school Principal.

Additional tasks include (but are not limited to):

• Work closely with the Principal to successfully develop the quality of teaching and learning by implementing Departmental priorities in teaching and learning, managing human, financial facilities and resources of the school programs to achieve goals.
• Be futures oriented, strategic, actively participating in lifelong learning and ongoing professional development.
• Understand the legislation and policies that impact on schooling especially in relation to students and staff within the school department.
• Deputise for the Principal when required and uphold the Deputy Principalship as a values based, ethical and moral activity.

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

How to apply:

• Please submit a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history); and
• A 2-page response to the How you may be assessed section of 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.

• FNR695682_26T - Role Description (PDF, 271KB)
  Role Description
  
  Applicant Information Package (PDF, 287KB)
  Information Package for Applicants