Principal Level 6 - Moranbah State High School

Moranbah State High School is seeking a principal to lead a vibrant, inclusive secondary school at the heart of a growing regional community.

This role offers the opportunity to drive educational excellence, strengthen community partnerships, and shape positive outcomes for students and staff through strong, values-based leadership.

This is a temporary full-time role from 06 April 2026 to 11 December 2026.

Apply now to lead Moranbah State High School into its next phase of growth and success.

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

The schools motto, Tomorrows Future Today reflects our commitment to working in partnership with families to ensure every student has a quality education that prepares them for a positive productive future in our community.

We pride ourselves as a school that we are leading in the Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) education, sporting excellence and the arts, providing innovative, academically challenging, engaging and inspiring learning pathways for all students.

Step Into Your Next Chapter

• Lead the school community to develop, articulate and commit to a shared educational vision focussed on
• providing quality learning outcomes for all students.
• 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.

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 response to the How you may be assessed section of 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

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