Principal (Level 8) - Dalby State High School
Education (Organisation site)
Darling Downs South West Region, School and Regional Operations and Performance Division
An exciting opportunity exists for a skilled and experienced educational leader to join the team at Dalby State High School, 210km W of Brisbane and 85km W of Toowoomba.
Dalby State High School caters for students from Year 7 to Year 12 with current enrolment numbers at 1130.
The ideal principal will lead an improvement agenda built around student diversity, multiple pathways, teacher excellence and positive relationships.
Job details
Position status: Fixed Term Temporary
Position type: Full-time
Occupational group: Education & Training
Classification: Stream3/Level 8
Workplace Location: Darling Downs - Maranoa
Job ad reference: QLD/DSR630738/25T
Closing date: 07-May-2025
Yearly salary: $207225 - $210953
Fortnightly salary: $7942.90 - $8085.80
Job duration: Until 21 January 2026, unless otherwise determined
The Department of Education is dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the community and schools we support by treating everyone with respect and dignity.
About the School
Established in 1954, Dalby State High School currently has over 1,130 students, including 90+ boarders. Staff at both of the school's campuses (Nicholson & Bunya) work closely together to deliver a unique learning experience to all students. Dalby State High School is recognised as one of Queensland's most innovative and progressive secondary schools.
About the Role
You will have responsibility for leading the following activities and delivery of the following key tasks:
* Leading the school community to develop, articulate and commit to a shared educational vision focused on providing quality learning outcomes for all students.
* Upholding the 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.
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 have an understanding of your relevant work history)
* Attach a 2-pg response to the 'How you will be assessed' section of the attached role description - addressing points 1 and 2 only.
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.
When working in regulated employment an employee must have a current Working with Children Clearance (blue card) issued by Blue Card Services.
Salary rate shown is reflective of full-time (1.0 FTE).
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
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