Deputy Principal (Secondary) - Yarrabah State School

Job Reference QLD/FNR671479/25T
Closing date December 8, 2025
Location Cairns region,Far North Qld
Contact 0400 245 779

About this job

About the Department 

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.  

About the School 

Yarrabah is located 57 km south east of Cairns, over the Murray Prior Range. Yarrabah State School is a P-10 school comprising of three separate campuses, a pre-prep, primary and secondary department. Yarrabah State School caters for an indigenous student population enrolled from Pre-prep to Year 10 across three separate campuses within the community of Yarrabah in Far North Queensland

Your Responsibilities 

As the Deputy Principal, your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:  

  • 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. 

Please refer to the attached role description for the full list of responsibilities and mandatory requirements for this position. 

Interested? To Apply 

  • Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should be familiar with your relevant work history). 
  • Attach a written statement (1-page maximum) about how your achievements and capabilities meet the requirements of the role.
  • Attach a copy of the mandatory requirements outlined in the attached role description  

This role is due to start on the 22 January 2026 until 11 December 2026, unless otherwise determined.

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.