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 opportunity: 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 recent 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.

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