Are you a passionate educational leader ready to make a real difference?

Cloncurry State School P-12 is seeking an inspiring Principal to lead its school community, drive educational excellence and support positive outcomes for students from Prep to Year 12.

Apply now to lead with purpose and help shape the future of students, staff and the wider Cloncurry community!

About The Department Of Education

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About Us

Cloncurry State School lies at the centre of our town both geographically and socially.

We are a very proud P-12 co-educational school that prides itself onbringing families and students together not only from all over Australia but other countries as well.

The township of Cloncurry has a very transient population which, from a school's perspective, can be highly challenging as we focus on developing a sense of pride and ownership in all that we do.

Special purpose arrangement - Partnership Initiative (PI)

Under the current Partnership Initiative special purpose classification uplift, this substantive Level 5 position has received a top-up to be remunerated as a Level 7.



This special purpose classification level uplift arrangement is intended to retain and attract school leaders who can drive improvements in learning and life outcomes through a system wide approach within PI schools and their communities.

Responsibilities Include

- Lead the school community to develop, articulate and commit to a shared educational vision focussed on providing quality learning outcomes for allstudents.
- Uphold the 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. 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 5) - Cloncurry State School
🏢 Queensland Government
📍 Cloncurry