About this job
This temporary vacancy is open to Expressions of Interest and any extensions to this appointment will not exceed 12 months.
This is a temporary full-time position is available from 20 April 2026 until 12 July 2026, unless otherwise determined.
About the school
Mundingburra State School was established in 1884 and caters for children from Prep to Year 6. The school motto is 'Act well your part' and this is reflected in the school's values of curiosity, compassion and resilience.
At Mundingburra State School, it is our priority to develop, maintain and effectively implement high quality curriculum programs for our students. All students are challenged and encouraged to reach their academic potential at a rate suited to their ability. The school is committed to developing teacher practices through professional development focusing on aspects of curriculum implementation, pedagogy and assessment and the incorporation of a proactive approach to planning and teaching.
Mundingburra State School is located in Townsville, the largest centre in northern Australia which is home to Australia's largest garrison city, world-class events, leading education providers, cutting-edge health facilities, and a global bustling port. Townsville offers a laid back, easy-going tropical lifestyle and is an ideal base for exploring the wonders of North Queensland such as the Great Barrier Reef, the rainforests of the Wet Tropics World Heritage Area to the north, and the Queensland outback.
About the role
As the Principal, your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
- Leading the school community to develop, articulate and commit to a shared educational vision focused on providing quality learning outcomes for all students.
- Upholding the principalship as a values based, ethical and moral activity.
- Embed socially just practices in daily school life.
- Set high standards for student and staff performance.
- Actively participate in life long learning and ongoing professional development.
Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.
Interested? To Apply
- Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should understand your relevant work history).
- Attach a written response (2-page maximum) to the attached Role Description.
- Attach a copy of your mandatory requirements outlined in the Role Description.
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.