EOI - Deputy Principal - Temporary Relieving Pool 2025 - North Queensland Region

Job Reference QLD/NQR606184/24E
Closing date December 12, 2025
Location North West Qld,Townsville region
Type Full-Time
Contact 0417 511 873

About this job

This temporary vacancy is open to Expressions of Interest and any extensions to this appointment will not exceed 12 months.

This continuous applicant pool is open for candidates interested in employment opportunities as a Deputy Principal (primary and secondary) within the North Queensland Region and meet the mandatory employment requirements as detailed in the attached role descriptions. It is recommended that prospective applicants for this advertisement discuss with their current supervisor support for the application and capacity to release.

Applications may be reviewed and considered throughout 2025, if and when Deputy Principal vacancies within the North Queensland Region are identified. The submission of an application to this applicant pool does not guarantee an offer of employment or an application assessment response from the region. The positions may range in duration up to a school semester.

The region may utilise this EOI pool for short term vacancies of up to 1 week to 6 months.

When considered appropriate, and for longer term vacancies, the region may also elect to progress a separate EOI or temporary advertisement, which will be available through Smart Jobs. Requests for relocation expenses/incentives may be discussed with suitable applicants on an individual, case by case basis in alignment with relevant directives.

Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.

How to Apply:

To apply please attach the following:

  • A brief resume (maximum 2 pages) including contact details for 2 referees (one of whom should be your current supervisor)
  • Complete the online questionnaire (the questionnaire will open after you click apply and have entered your personal details).

We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive. 

Applicants need to be a current Queensland Government employee to be eligible to apply. 

Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted. 

When working in regulated employment an employee must have a current Working with Children Clearance (blue card) issued by Blue Card Services.

Salary rate shown is reflective of full-time (1.0 FTE). 

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