Overview
Be a School Principal and Lead, Learn, Live in Tasmania. Join the Tasmanian Department for Education, Children and Young People (DECYP) and make a difference. As a principal, you play a vital role at the heart of this work. Your leadership will model and foster a growth mindset, guide your school improvement plan, and align with the department’s strategic priorities. You will cultivate a positive culture and a collaborative environment among students, families, staff, and principal colleagues, champion student learning, and drive improved educational outcomes for every child and young person in your care.
About Us
We are a connected and values-driven community, united by a shared commitment to putting children and young people first. Across Tasmania’s 192 unique schools, we work to ensure every learner is known, safe, well, and learning.
Why Join Us?
As a principal with DECYP, you will be supported in your role, with a focus on wellbeing and professional growth to flourish and drive continuous school improvement.
Your Role
Education: You will guide actions with a values-based approach and a leadership team. You will:
* Model and foster a growth mindset to deliver on your school improvement plan and align with the department’s strategic priorities.
* Inspire others with strong leadership capabilities.
* Create a positive culture and a collaborative environment for students, families, staff, and principal colleagues.
* Drive change and improve educational outcomes for every student.
Role Details
* Salary: $166,483 to $176,141 + 12% Superannuation
* Period of Appointment: Ongoing — Start date 1 January 2026 (or negotiated)
* Hours: 70 hours per fortnight
How to Apply
Apply online by the advertised closing date. Application materials include:
* Two-page statement addressing the selection criteria
* A current resume/CV (up to six pages)
* A short covering letter (up to one page)
* Two professional referees
Applicants should seek an information pack about Rosetta Primary School from the contact officer.
Essential Requirements
* Registration to Work with Vulnerable People Act 2013: current registration and status checked at any time during employment.
* Current Tasmanian Registration to Work with Vulnerable People (Employment status).
* As per Education Act 2016, all Principals must be registered teachers with full registration under the Teachers Registration Act 2000.
* Satisfactory completion of the School Leadership and Management Prerequisites (SLMP).
Desirable Requirements
* Four years or more training as defined in the Tasmanian Teaching Service Award.
Support and Diversity
DECYP is committed to diversity and inclusion and will be flexible to the needs of staff, students, and applicants.
Documents
* Statement Of Duties (PDF)
* Statement Of Duties (DOCX)
* Guide to Applicants – Principal Short Form Application (PDF)
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