Seeking expressions of interest for short-term relieving principal opportunities in Secondary schools across South East Region.
This process will be used to backfill future short-term principal vacancies that may arise in secondary schools in South East Region during 2026.
Any aspiring leaders interested in short-term relieving principal opportunities in this sector are encouraged to apply.
This is open to Expressions of Interest and any extensions to this appointment will not exceed 12 months.
About The Department
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 .
Your Responsibilities
Please refer to the specific Principal level role description for an outline of the role of Principal.
How You Will Be Assessed
Within the context of the role described above, the ideal applicant will be someone who has the following key capabilities:
- Demonstrated leadership of a curriculum, teaching and learning environment, leading to the achievement of quality learning outcomes for all students.
- Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated capacity to develop and sustain productive relationships within and beyond the school community.
- Demonstrated strategic thinking and analytical skills and the ability to use those to influence the educational agenda for state schooling.
- Demonstrated ability to manage effectively human, financial and physical resources to deliver high quality organisational outcomes.
- Demonstrated capacity to develop and maintain an organisational culture based on ethical professional and personal behaviours and corporate values.
Please note: The final criteria will be addressed through referee checks and elaborated on at interview; do not write to this in your written application.
Application process
- Applicants are required to submit a current CV (maximum 3 pages), contact details for two referees (one of whom should be your current supervisor)
- Also attach (maximum 2 pages) written response outlining your suitability for the role referring to Key Capabilities 1 - 4 under “How you will be assessed'.
Applicants who wish to apply for primary and secondary relieving pools will need to ensure they submit applications to both the primary and secondary smart job adverts. Applicants interested in opportunities in P-12 schools or Environmental and Outdoor Education Centres can apply through either advert and should explicitly reference this in their application.
Enquiries Should Be Directed To
Joel Buchholz
School Supervisor
South East Region
Ph: 07 5656 6600 - Email: Joel.Buchholz@qed.qld.gov.au
We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive.
Applicants need to be a current Queensland Government employee to be eligible to apply.
Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
Occupational group Education & Training
