Principal (Level 5) - Beaconsfield State School

Job Reference QLD/CQR678233/26T
Closing date February 19, 2026
Location Mackay region
Contact 0436 811 476

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:

Beaconsfield State School is situated in the northern Mackay suburbs. Beaconsfield State School purpose is to provide high quality education for students that will make a positive difference to their lives, by equipping young people for the future contributing socially, economically and culturally.

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.

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 will 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.