Queensland Department of Education – Cairns QLD
Lead as Deputy Principal at Aurukun State School
Step into a
permanent Deputy Principal role
and help shape the strategic direction, culture and educational outcomes of Koolkan Aurukun State School.
Work alongside the Principal and school team to strengthen teaching and learning, build staff capability and support every student to engage and succeed.This is an prospect for an experienced school leader to make a lasting contribution in a unique remote setting.
Living and working in Aurukun
Aurukun is a remote Indigenous community of around 1,300 people and the traditional country of the Wik, Wik Waya, and Kugu peoples. Wik Mungkan is the first language of most children in the community.
Staff living and working in Aurukun can access the Department's rural and remote benefits, including travel assistance, location allowances, and subsidised departmental housing.
About Us
Aurukun State School, established in ****, is the only school in Aurukun, located on Cape York's west coast,
11 hours' drive from Cairns
and only
2 hours' drive south of Weipa
.
Locally known as
Koolkan Aurukun Community School
, we cater to current enrolments of approximately 200 students from Kindy to Year 12.
Our moral purpose guides everything we do:
Every child is unique, valued and capable of learning.



Every child deserves equal access and participation locally, nationally, and internationally. Education is a powerful tool for change. Education opens a lifetime of enriched possibilities.
About the Role
As the Deputy Principal you will:
Work closely with the Principal to successfully develop the quality of teaching and learning by implementing Departmental priorities in teaching and learning, managing human, financial facilities and resources of the school programs to achieve goals.
Be futures oriented, strategic, actively participating in lifelong learning and ongoing professional development.
Understand the legislation and policies that impact on schooling especially in relation to students and staff within the school department.
Deputise for the Principal when required and uphold the Deputy Principalship as a values based, ethical and moral activity.
Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.
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.
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📌 Deputy Principal - Aurukun State School (Cairns)
🏢 Queensland Department of Education
📍 Cairns