An opportunity exists for an experienced and committed educational leader to take on the permanent role of Principal and lead the Heatley Secondary College community towards improved outcomes and continued growth.

As Principal, you will provide strategic, values-based leadership and work collaboratively with students, staff, families and the broader community to develop and implement a shared educational vision focused on quality learning outcomes for every student. You will lead with integrity and purpose, establishing high expectations for student achievement, staff performance and skilled practice.

About Us

Welcome to Heatley Secondary College where we value aspiration, inclusion, responsibility, respect and resilience. Unashamedly, we have high expectations of the members of the College.

Our goal is to provide both a sophisticated network of support and the right amount of challenge to engage our students in learning for their future. We encourage pride in self and in being a member of our diverse community.

The College is very much future focussed and our senior QCE results certainly reflect a culture of success. This success starts with meaningful and transparent transitions from our primary campuses. Getting to know every child and making quality, informed decisions about their learning needs before they start is part of our care and support structure. We consistently strive to enhance and tailor these transitions for optimal effect at every school juncture.

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 collaborative 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.

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.

Occupational group Education & Training

📌 Principal (Level 6) - Heatley Secondary College (Townsville)
🏢 Queensland Government
📍 Townsville