Deputy Principal, Distance Education — Brisbane

Queensland Department of Education; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Queensland Department of Education supports Brisbane School of Distance Education by appointing a Deputy Principal to drive senior secondary outcomes and school operations. This temporary full-time role commences 21 January 2027 and continues through 25 March 2027, with extensions not exceeding 12 months.

The Deputy Principal will lead strategic initiatives, ensure high‑quality teaching, wellbeing, and engagement, and develop staff capabilities across the senior school.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership in a school setting.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to high‑quality teaching and learning.
• Ability to develop staff and drive student outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Oversee senior secondary student outcomes (10–12).
• Manage wellbeing and student engagement.
• Lead allocated faculties and senior schooling HODs.
• Support First Nations students.
• Oversee enrolments and QCE tracking.
• Support staff capability development.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Strategic thinking

Job description

Queensland Department of Education supports Brisbane School of Distance Education by appointing a Deputy Principal to drive senior secondary outcomes and school operations. This temporary full-time role commences 21 January 2027 and continues through 25 March 2027, with extensions not exceeding 12 months.

The Deputy Principal will lead strategic initiatives, ensure high‑quality teaching, wellbeing, and engagement, and develop staff capabilities across the senior school.