An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced and motivated leader to join Chancellor State College as Principal (Secondary).
Lead a thriving school community, inspire excellence, and drive positive outcomes for students and staff.
If you are ready to make a meaningful impact, submit your Expression of Interest today.
This temporary vacancy is open to Expressions of Interest and any extensions to this appointment will not exceed 12 months.
About The Department Of Education:
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.
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Why Join Chancellor State College?
Be part of a high performing, future-focused P-12 college on the Sunshine CoastWork with an experienced and capable leadership teamLead within a culture of excellence, innovation, and robust community engagementOpportunity to make a meaningful impact in a well-supported and highly organised environment
Submit Your Application:
This is a unique short-term leadership opportunity to step into a key senior position within a high functioning, well-established secondary leadership team.
The successful candidate will lead the secondary school (Years 7-12), maintaining momentum in student outcomes, staff development, and whole-school improvement priorities.
You will work closely with the Executive Principal and broader leadership team to:




Provide strategic and operational leadership across the secondary campusMaintain a strong culture of high expectations for student learning, behaviour, and wellbeingLead and support a skilled and committed leadership and teaching teamEnsure continuity in teaching and learning excellence and data-driven improvementEngage effectively with students, staff, and the wider school community
Key Attributes We're Seeking
We Are Looking For a Leader Who:
Has proven experience in secondary school leadership, ideally at Deputy or Principal levelDemonstrates the ability to lead high-performing teams with clarity, trust, and purposeHas strong skills in instructional leadership and data-informed decision makingBuilds positive, productive relationships across all layers of the school communityCan quickly understand context and provide steady, confident leadership in a short-term appointmentValues collaboration, professionalism, and continuous improvement
Submit Your Application:
Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history)Attach a 2-page response to the How you will be assessed section of the attached role description.Attach a copy of your mandatory qualifications/registration outlined in the attached role description
We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive.
Applicants need to be a current Queensland Government employee to be eligible to apply.
Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
Occupational group Education & Training

📌 Eoi - Principal (Secondary) - Chancellor State College (Queensland)
🏢 Queensland Government
📍 Queensland