We are seeking a quality and culturally responsive Principal to lead Yarrabah State School in Far North Queensland.
Yarrabah State School serves an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander student population from Pre-Prep to Year 10, operating across three campuses within the Yarrabah community.
This is a temporary full-time position to commence from 20 April 2026 to 18 September 2026, unless otherwise determined.
The school is strongly connected to community and committed to maintaining high expectations, culturally informed practice, and positive educational outcomes.
About The Department
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Your Opportunity
- Yarrabah State School is a Partnership Initiative (PI) school, supported through prioritised resourcing to improve learning and life outcomes within a complex community context.
- Under the current PI special purpose uplift, this substantive SL6 role is temporarily remunerated at SL8, in accordance with Directive 16/24 - Higher Duties.
- Located 57 km south-east of Cairns, Yarrabah State School is a P-10 school operating across three campuses, with a Special Education Unit based at the Primary campus.
- Students speak Aboriginal English / Kriol as their home language, requiring culturally responsive and inclusive leadership.
About The Role
- This temporary leadership opportunity will suit a Principal who can provide steady, confident leadership, support existing school priorities, and work in partnership with students, staff, families, and community stakeholders.
- A Special Education Unit supports students across all campuses, with a specialist facility located on the Secondary campus and coordination based at the Primary campus, ensuring inclusive and responsive support for diverse learners.
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) addressing Key Capabilities as per Role Description 'How you will be assessed' section.
- 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
