The Opportunity

Doomadgee State School is seeking an experienced and passionate educational leader to step into the role of Principal.

Doomadgee State School participates in the Partnership Initiative and receives prioritised support and resourcing to provide locally responsible, flexible, integrated and tailored strategies co-designed with community.

In recognition of the complexities and the critical role the Principal at Doomadgee State School plays in shaping the future of its students, this position is remunerated at a Level 7 salary through the special purpose classification uplift.

The School

Doomadgee State School is located within the Department's North Queensland education region. The school's approximately 330 students with diverse learning needs and interests across Prep to Year 10 and State Delivered Kindy program are provided with access to a curriculum that allows them to reach their own individual potential.

“The Doomadgee Way” underpins everything the school does and is reflected in the school's values:

• We look after everyone and everything
• We speak kindly and act in kind ways
• We keep everyone safe
• We always try our best

The school is well resourced, has a high staff retention rate and a team of teachers, teacher-aides, community teachers and school support staff who value their positive relationship with colleagues, students and the community.

The Community

Doomadgee is a culturally proud community, a short one-hour flight from the major hub of Mt Isa and is nestled in native title land, and the traditional homelands of the Gangalidda, Waanyi, Garrawa and Yunjulla people.

The community values education within and outside of the classroom, and works in partnership with school staff to support positive educational outcomes for its children and young people. The community also takes pride in celebrating their strong sense of culture, belonging and willingness to share their unique knowledge.

The Benefits

This role will provide the successful school leader with access to a suite of professional, financial and personal benefits including:

• Annual salary commencing at $196,484
• Access to subsided departmental accommodation
• Supportive network of school leaders and regional advisors
• Additional discretionary leave, locality allowance and seven-week summer vacation and more!

Further information about the Department's Recognition of Remote Service Scheme is available online.

Under the current Partnership Initiative special purpose classification uplift, this substantive Level 5 position has received a top-up to be remunerated as a Level 7. This special purpose classification level uplift arrangement is intended to retain and attract school leaders who can drive improvements in learning and life outcomes through a system wide approach within Partnership Initiative schools and their communities. For details of how the uplift applies regarding Principal mobility arrangements, see Special purpose arrangement - Partnership Initiative.

Candidates who are willing to commit to a minimum of three years in the role and community will be highly regarded. If the successful school leader is currently located interstate or working in the Queensland non-state schooling sector they will be offered permanent employment with the Queensland Department of Education.

Interested? To apply:

• Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (one of whom should be your current supervisor)
• Attach a maximum 2-page written response outlining your suitability for the role referring to the key capabilities identified in the attached role description.

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.