Principal - Australian Trade College North Brisbane

Findstaff; City of Moreton Bay; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Queensland seeks a Principal to provide strategic direction and reaffirm its position as the premier Trade School in Brisbane. The successful candidate will lead a collaborative team, ensure enrolment growth, and foster a supportive learning environment for students. Ideal applicants will have significant experience in educational leadership, a strong commitment to high standards, and a background in Industrial Technology. Apply now for this exciting opportunity!

Qualifications

• Suitable experience as a school/college Principal.
• Demonstrated capacity as an educational leader based on a shared strategic vision.
• Strong commitment to enrolment growth and financial stability.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the new strategic direction for the trade college.
• Ensure the college reaffirms its position as the Trade School of Excellence.
• Foster curiosity and support individual aspirations of students.

Skills

Leadership

Collaboration

Educational leadership

Management of resources

Understanding of Industrial Technology

Job description

Principal - Australian Trade College North Brisbane

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The College

Highly regarded as the Trade School of Excellence on Brisbane’s northside, the Australian Trade College North Brisbane (ATCNB) provides education with real purpose, connecting learning to meaningful post‑school pathways.

The ATCNB began operating in 2007 as the Australian Technical College – North Brisbane. The first years of operation saw over 300 enrolments take on our unique style of integrated learning.

The student motto is to seize every opportunity that will “Nail the Connection” as students transition through Year 10 into Year 11 and 12, so that all students have the opportunity to be successful.

The College is proudly part of the IntoWork Group.

The IntoWork Group

Founded in 1983, IntoWork Australia is a not‑for‑profit registered charity providing services as the leading provider of employment, skills & education, and support services. IntoWork Group of Businesses employs 2,600 staff across 23 businesses and operates across 200+ locations nationwide.

Everything IntoWork does is underpinned by its vision – ‘Vibrant Futures’ – for staff, service users, and business clients, and its values are collaboration, courage, innovation, integrity, and respect.

The Role

The Principal will deliver the new strategic direction and ensure that the trade college re‑affirms its position as the Trade School of Excellence of Brisbane. This aligns with the College Purpose Statement: To be the school of choice that empowers every student to thrive – by fostering curiosity, supporting individual aspirations, ensuring safety, belonging, and connecting learning to meaningful post‑school pathways.

Criteria

• Suitable experience as a school / college Principal.
• Someone that prides themselves on their ability to lead people and create high performing, cohesive, collaborative teams.
• Ideally someone that has an understanding of Industrial Technology within a school setting.
• Demonstrated capacity as an educational leader based on a shared strategic vision.
• Displays a strong commitment to enrolment growth, financial stability, and a commitment to risk mitigation whilst effectively managing resources within a regularly monitored, evidence‑based strategic plan.
• Someone that is patient, caring and compassionate whilst operating with high standards and expectations for successful outcomes.

Next Steps

To be considered for this exciting and rare opportunity please click apply and submit your CV today. Suitable applicants will be contacted by a member of our recruitment team, and an information pack will be made available.

The IntoWork Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all applications will be received in the strictest of confidence.

Application Questions

• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
• How many years' experience do you have as a principal?
• Have you completed a qualification in teaching?