Head of Campus (Level 5) - Spinifex State College - Mount Isa - Junior Campus

Job Reference QLD/NQR690847/26P
Closing date June 16, 2026
Location North West Qld
Status Permanent
Contact 07 4740 1111

About this job

About the Department of Education:

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.

Who We Are:

Spinifex State College is the largest secondary school in North West Queensland and operates across Junior, Senior and Residential campuses.

The Junior Campus, located in Mount Isa, caters for students in Years 7-9 and is known for its strong focus on student wellbeing, pathways, engagement and community connection.

Established on the former Mount Isa State High School site, the campus combines a rich local history with contemporary learning programs, while working closely with industry, families and surrounding communities to support positive educational outcomes for every student.

Step Into Your Next Chapter:

  • Lead the school community to develop, articulate and commit to a shared educational vision focussed on providing quality learning outcomes for all students.
  • Uphold 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.
  • Active participants in life long learning and ongoing professional development.

Please view the role description for a full list of responsibilities.

Submit Your Application:

  • Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history)
  • Attach a 2-page response to the How you may be assessed section of the attached role description.
  • Attach a copy of your mandatory qualifications/registration outlined in the attached role description 

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.