About us:
Our school motto is 'Act well your part' and this is reflected in our school values of curiosity, compassion and resilience. From our values we have created three school rules that encompass all that we do and expect of our students.
Our school caters for children from prep to year 6. As a staff we are immensely proud of the standard of education we provide our students. All students explore the current Australian Curriculum subjects of english, maths, history, geography and science and other Queensland subjects such as technology, the arts, health and physical education and Languages other than English (LOTE) is French. There is a strong focus on literacy delivered through our school's reading and spelling programs. Dance and drama lessons are also a feature of our curriculum with tuition provided by professional community teachers. Our 'Performing arts instrumental music' program is also a highlight of our school with an excellent standard produced by our students in various competitions, events and performances.
Your opportunity:
You will be responsible for delivering the department's vision and driving continuous improvement in the quality of teaching and learning. This includes creating a positive and inclusive school culture, embedding socially just practices and nurturing strong relationships across the school community.
A key component of the role will be building productive partnerships with parents, government agencies, community organisations, industry and business to strengthen opportunities and outcomes for students.



You will foster a team-oriented environment where staff are supported to engage in lifelong learning and ongoing professional development, while encouraging innovation and high-quality educational practice.
The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to lead with strong ethical and moral purpose, inspire others and bring people together around a shared vision. You will play a pivotal role in shaping the school's direction, strengthening its connections with the community and ensuring students are supported to achieve their best.
Reporting to the School Supervisor, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful and lasting contribution through strong educational leadership, purposeful partnerships and a commitment to improving outcomes for all students.
Please see the attached Role Description for a full list of responsibilities for this role.
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.

📌 Principal (Level 5) - Mundingburra State School (Townsville)
🏢 Queensland Government
📍 Townsville