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.

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 prospect 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.

The Role

As the Deputy Principal - Primary, you will:

- Improve the educational outcomes of students in the 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

- 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.

Key Information

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

Occupational group Education & Training

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📌 Deputy Principal (Primary) - Aurukun State School (Cooktown)
🏢 Queensland Government
📍 Cooktown