Join an award-winning, high-performing school as Deputy Principal at Maryborough State High School, named Regional School of the Year (2025) and recipient of three Australian Education Awards since 2023.ﾠ
This is a rare opportunity to lead within a culture of excellence, innovation, and student-centred practice.
The Deputy Principal portfolio includes Senior Schooling, Whole School Moderation, International Studies, and whole-year cohort leadership.
Lead with impact, uphold high expectations, and help shape the next chapter of a school renowned for excellence
About The Department Of Education
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 .
Who We Are
Since 1881, Maryborough State High School has been a proud leader in educational excellence.
We offer a flexible learning environment where students can pursue academic, sporting, cultural, and community-based programs tailored to meet diverse needs and goals.
With high expectations for performance, we provide individualized learning pathways, ensuring every student has the opportunity to succeed.
Our dedicated staff play a pivotal role in shaping students' lives, and quality teaching remains a cornerstone of our school.
Step Into Your Next Chapter
You will shape pathways for diverse learners, oversee teaching and assessment quality, foster global engagement, and provide pastoral care for an entire year cohort.
This role offers the chance to influence strategy, mentor staff, and guide students' academic and personal growth within a collaborative, award-winning school community.
Responsibilities Include
- Assist the Principal to lead the school community to develop, articulate and commit to a shared educational vision focussed on providing quality learning outcomes for all students.
- Deputise for the Principal when required.
- Uphold the deputy 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.
Submit Your Application
- 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
