Lead with purpose and make a lasting impact as Deputy Principal at Nanango State High School.

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

If you are an inspiring educational leader ready to support staff, engage the school community and help shape the future of students, this is an opportunity to make a real difference.

Job details

Position status: Fixed Term Temporary

Position type: Full-time

Occupational group: Education & Training

Classification: Stream 3 /Deputy Principal

Workplace Location: Wide Bay

Job ad reference: QLD/DSR698700/26T

Closing date: 07-Sep-2026

Yearly salary: $157034 - $159810

Fortnightly salary: $6019.10 - $6125.50

Job duration: Until 11 Dec 2026 unless otherwise determined

Contact person: Annette Cameron

Contact details: 07 4171 6444
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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 environment that respects professionalism and diversity, offers training and development opportunities and embraces flexible careers and work-life balance. Find out more about working with us.

About us:

Nanango State High School is an inclusive and connected learning community of approximately 500 students from Year 7 to Year 12, proudly serving families across the South Burnett. Guided by our commitment to "Every student achieving their full potential,", we foster a culture of high expectations, belonging and opportunity, underpinned by our core values of Respect, Responsibility, Safety and Effort.

Your prospect:

The Deputy Principal - Senior Schooling plays a critical role in leading the school's senior secondary provision, ensuring students are supported to successfully attain their Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE)



or Queensland Certificate of Individual Achievement (QCIA).

This role provides strategic leadership of senior schooling, including curriculum, assessment, case management and pathway planning, while working closely with students, families, staff and external partners to remove barriers to achievement and engagement.

A key focus is ensuring every student leaves Nanango State High School with a meaningful and achievable pathway into further education, training, employment or other post-school destinations.

Through strong transition planning, individualised support and close monitoring of progress towards QCE/QCIA requirements, the Deputy Principal - Senior Schooling helps ensure students are well prepared for life beyond school.

Responsibilities include:

- Assist the Principal to lead the school community to develop, articulate and commit to a shared educational vision focussed on providing quality learning outcomes for all students.
- Deputise for the Principal when required.
- Uphold the deputy 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.

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

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 human rights and diversity.

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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📌 Deputy Principal - Nanango State High School (Maryborough)
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