Lead with purpose and make a lasting impact as Principal (Level 4) at Maryborough West State School.

Join a dedicated school community committed to high expectations, quality teaching and positive outcomes for every student.

If you are an inspiring educational leader ready to shape the future of a thriving school community, we encourage you to apply today.

Job details Position status Fixed Term Temporary
Position type Full-time
Occupational group Education & Training
Classification Stream3/Level 4
Workplace Location Wide Bay
Job ad reference QLD/NCR698036/26T
Closing date 27-Aug-2026
Yearly salary
Fortnightly salary
Total remuneration
Salary Other
Job duration Until 26 Mar 2027 unless otherwise determined
Contact person Leasa Smith
Contact details 07 5352 9230
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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 setting that respects professionalism and diversity, offers training and development opportunities and embraces flexible careers and work-life balance. Find out more about .

About us:

Maryborough West State School is a long-established Prep-Year 6 primary school which also includes as Early Childhood Development Program (ECPD) which provides services to support children with a disability or suspected disability to have a strong start to education through positive and confident transitions to kindergarten and school.

The school is committed to ensuring all students develop the knowledge,



skills, and confidence to be informed and active citizens by providing opportunities for them to achieve excellence in academic, cultural and sporting endeavours within a school culture which supports and celebrates success.

Your opportunity:

The incoming principal requires strong strategic and instructional leadership skills and a commitment to leading an inclusive educational community through high-quality practices.

The successful applicant should have the skills to lead and manage the alignment of the intended to planned to enacted curriculum and build staff capability in line with ongoing curriculum reform.

The successful applicant will be required to work in partnership with families, community and other agencies to support the educational achievement, belonging and engagement of all students and ensure a collective accountability for school improvement in response to new educational priorities, changing enrolment trends and evolving social and local contexts.

Responsibilities include:

- Lead the school community to develop, articulate and commit to a shared educational vision focussed on providing quality learning outcomes for all students.




- Uphold 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.
- Active participants in life long learning and ongoing professional development.

Please view the role description for a full list of responsibilities.

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-page written statement in response to 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.
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 and .

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.

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Information Package for Applicants

Role Description

📌 Principal (Level 4) - Maryborough West State School
🏢 Queensland Government
📍 Maryborough West