Deputy to the Headmaster: The Rockhampton Grammar School (QLD)

Permanent full-time job at Hutton Consulting (Melbourne VIC, Australia)

Founded in 1881, The Rockhampton Grammar School is one of Australia’s leading regional independent schools, renowned for its strong academic outcomes, rich co-curricular life, boarding and deeply embedded commitment to character development. Located in Central Queensland, the School educates approximately 1,800 day and boarding students from Early Learning to Year 12 and is recognised as Queensland’s largest boarding school. Set across a number of distinctive locations, the School offers exceptional facilities that support a broad and engaging educational experience. From its expansive main campus in Rockhampton to its renowned Ritamada beachfront education centre on the Capricorn Coast, demonstration farm at Port Curtis and working farm at Belmont, Early Learning Centre, Rugby Park, and rowing facilities on the Fitzroy River, students benefit from rich opportunities for learning beyond the classroom within a warm, connected and supportive community. The Rockhampton Grammar School fosters a disciplined, stimulating and innovative learning environment where students are encouraged to pursue excellence in both character and scholarship. Guided by its enduring motto Macte Virtute et Litteris, Grow in Character and Scholarship, the School cultivates resilient, ethical and globally minded young people through a comprehensive educational experience spanning academic, pastoral, co-curricular and boarding programs.

Closing date April 19, 2026
LocationRockhampton QLD, Australia
Type Full-Time
Status Permanent
Contact Michael Bignill
michael.bignill@hutton.education

About this job

The Deputy to the Headmaster is a senior executive leadership appointment responsible for the day-to-day operational leadership of the School. Working closely with the Headmaster and the broader Leadership Team, the Deputy provides strategic oversight across student wellbeing, leadership development, school operations and policy implementation, ensuring alignment with the School’s vision, values and strategic priorities.

This influential role supports and guides key leaders across the School while ensuring the consistent delivery of educational and pastoral programs across the Primary and Secondary schools and the Boarding community. The Deputy to the Headmaster also plays an important ambassadorial role, strengthening relationships with families, alumni, community partners and key stakeholders to support the School’s ongoing growth and development.

Key Selection Criteria:

  • Outstanding record of effective leadership in a complex, innovative organisation.
  • Dynamic, relationship based and accountable leader with ability and drive to deliver agreed strategies and objectives within a defined timeline.
  • Outstanding communicator with a demonstrated and unimpeachable record of engaged leadership.
  • Record as a consultative and participative leader and agent of change, who staff will engage with and follow.
  • Exceptional talent and moral authority for promoting collegial and ethical behaviour across the School.
  • An honourable and trustworthy leader, who exhibits courage and integrity, knows both compassion and empathy, and has sound judgement, emotional intelligence and self-discipline.
  • A leader who facilitates the School’s Vision, Purpose, Ambition and Values and relates to the expectations and needs of students, parents and staff.
  • Leadership skills to create and maintain close working relationships with the Headmaster and Leadership Team.

Offered as a full-time ongoing executive role, with a 2027 commencement, applicants must be eligible to work in Australia and be accredited teachers.

The Rockhampton Grammar School staff comply with the School’s child safety policies and uphold the highest standards of student wellbeing and protection. The Rockhampton Grammar School has a zero-tolerance policy for child abuse.

Hutton Consulting Australia is partnering with The Rockhampton Grammar School in the search and selection process. For a confidential discussion and to obtain a Candidate Information Pack, please contact lead consultant Michael Bignill at  michael.bignill@hutton.education

Applications close 5:00pm (AEDT) on Sunday 19 April 2026.

Please ONLY APPLY directly via Hutton Consulting Australia’s website: https://hutton.education/opportunities

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