Expressions of Interest are invited for the Temporary Relieving Pool - Principal (Primary), Levels 3-7 in the South East Region.

The pool will be used to fill short-term relieving Principal vacancies of up to six months that arise in South East Region primary schools during 2026.

Job details Position status Fixed Term Temporary
Position type Full-time
Occupational group Education & Training
Classification Stream3/Level 3, Stream3/Level 4, Stream3/Level 5, Stream3/L...
Workplace Location Gold Coast,Logan - Beaudesert
Job ad reference QLD/SER699270/26E
Closing date 08-Sep-2026
Yearly salary
Fortnightly salary
Total remuneration
Salary Other
Job duration Until 11 December 2026 unless otherwise determined
Contact person Samantha DONOVAN
Contact details 07 5656 6666
Access the

This temporary vacancy is open to Expressions of Interest and any extensions to this appointment will not exceed 12 months.

About us:

The Department of Education's South East Region supports state schools across Logan, the Gold Coast and surrounding communities.

Your chance:

- Access short-term relieving Principal opportunities (Levels 3-7) across a diverse range of primary school communities and settings in the South East Region.
- Provide leadership during temporary Principal vacancies arising throughout 2026, with backfill arrangements of up to six months.
- Support teaching and learning, school improvement and positive outcomes for students and school communities.




- Gain leadership experience across a range of primary school settings within the region.
- Backfill arrangements extending beyond six months will be subject to a new recruitment process.

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 1-page written statement in response to the attached role description.
- Attach a copy of your mandatory qualifications/registration outlined in the attached role description
- Important: If you were successful in the previous EOI applicant pool, your application remains current and you do not need to reapply.

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.

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.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

Information Package for Applicants

Role Description

📌 EOI - Principal - Primary (Levels 3 to 7) - Temporary Relieving Pool 2026 - South East Region (Beaudesert)
🏢 Queensland Government
📍 Beaudesert