An exciting opportunity exists for a skilled and experienced educational leader to join the team at Harristown State High School, 126km West of Brisbane.
This temporary opportunity suits a confident, adaptive leader ready to maintain momentum, support school priorities, and lead with clarity. The ideal principal will lead an improvement agenda built around innovation, quality teaching and learning, inclusive practices and strong community partnerships.
This is a temporary full-time position to commence from 1 March 2026 until 11 December 2026, unless otherwise determined.
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About The Department
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Your opportunity
Harristown State High School is a large, inclusive secondary school in Toowoomba, committed to high expectations, strong community partnerships, and positive student outcomes. The school offers a broad curriculum with academic, vocational, and wellbeing pathways that support diverse learners to succeed beyond school.
As a key leadership role, the Principal (Level 8) will provide strategic and instructional leadership, working closely with an experienced executive team to drive continuous improvement, strengthen staff capability, and foster a culture of engagement, respect, and achievement.
Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.
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 written response (2-page maximum) as per Role Description 'How you will be assessed' section - addressing Key Capabilities 1-2 only.
- Attach a copy of your mandatory requirements outlined in the 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
