Proston State School P-10 are seeking an inspiring and visionary Principal to lead our school community with a strong commitment to excellence, equity, and innovation. The successful applicant will have the ability to quickly establish strong relationships with the community, have a degree of self-sufficiency and enjoy a rural lifestyle. This role is offered on a temporary full-time basis, from 31 August 2026 to 4 October 2026, unless otherwise determined.

Job details

About Us:

Proston State School is in the South Burnett area, 40 km west of Wondai and has been serving the town of Proston and surrounding rural areas since 1924. Our school community strives for the 'optimum development of all in our care' and our focus is on 'Every day Every Student is Learning and Achieving in Every Classroom'.

We offer a range of opportunities for students including our Kitchen Garden Project for primary aged students and our Rural Studies Program for secondary students. In 2010 the school established our cattle breeding program as a registered Limousin Stud - Dangora Gully with the support of local breeders and the local community. The Rural program also explores small cropping and poultry/egg production and supplies eggs to the local community.

Students from Years 6 to 10 participate in camps specifically developed to meet the unique needs of each age group and we offer a range of Active After School activities each term. Students participate in sporting events such as Cross country, Swimming and Athletics Carnivals as well as some inter school sporting events for students in Years 6 to 10.

About the Role:

Responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Provide visionary and values-based leadership by fostering a shared educational vision, promoting ethical decision-making, and creating an inclusive culture that delivers high-quality learning outcomes for every student.
• Drive excellence and continuous improvement by setting high expectations for student achievement and staff performance while championing lifelong learning, innovation, and professional growth.
• Build strategic partnerships by working collaboratively with parents, government agencies, community organisations, industry, and business to strengthen opportunities and outcomes for students.
• Lead effective governance and resource management by applying relevant legislation and policies, planning strategically for the future, and managing resources to achieve the school's goals and priorities.

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 will 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.

• Application Information Package (PDF, 285KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  DSR697239_26T - Role Description (PDF, 270KB)
  Role Description